Norwegian Courses for Spouse

Last activity 05 September 2018 by fornight

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sarjaysMember09 August 2018 11:37:08

Hello,

I am going to receive my residence permit as I am married to a Norwegian Citizen. Does anyone know if Norwegian classes are free for foreign spouses?

Thanks!

alina4384Contributor09 August 2018 17:40:57

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Yes it is rett og plikt (Right and obligation) for spouses of Norwegian citizens to have 550 norskkurs + 50 norwegian social studies hours. You need to go to your kommune once you have your midlertidig oppholdstilatelse ( Temporary Residence Card).

fornightSerial expat16 August 2018 06:32:19

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It also depends if you are from EU or EEA. Only spouses of norwegians that are outside EU or EEA have free classes.

MrsBoljevicMember03 September 2018 12:23:10

My husband is EU citizen and already got his Residence. I am not from EU/EEA, do you happen to know if that rule would apply for our case as well (free language course)? Thanks!

fornightSerial expat05 September 2018 07:36:43

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https://www.kompetansenorge.no/English/ … n/#ob=9649

Who gets free language tuition?
Newly arrived refugees, their family members and persons who have been granted family reunification with a Norwegian or Nordic citizen are given 600 hours tuition free of charge.

Immigrants who come from outside the EEA-/EFTA area with a work permit are obliged to take part in 300 hours of tuition, but they have no legal right to get the courses for free.

EU citizens, students and au-pairs have to pay for their tuition and for the Norwegian language test.

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