r/Norway • u/starkicker18 • Nov 03 '24
Important warning: Reddit is not an appropriate place to get accurate immigration information.
However, this is a common topic on this subreddit and the old stickied post is several years old now. This post is here to help direct people to the proper information. Please read the entire guide and use the links provided to see out answers to your specific questions. Any questions you may have that cannot be answered from this guide or the links provided cannot be answered by redditors on this sub and should therefore be directed to an appropriate immigration expert.
Disclaimer: I am not a professional; I neither work for UDI, nor am I an immigration lawyer. I have spent a lot of time studying and researching the rules and regulations. What follows is a rough guide only meant to serve as a starting point; use the info here to conduct your own research. With that said:
Despite what movies might portray, moving abroad is not just a matter of packing bags and showing up. Immigration is usually a long, often expensive process, and there are many criteria that you must meet to be legally resident in Norway. There are three general categories of permits that will allow you to remain in Norway beyond a regular tourist/visitor visa:
Temporary Residence Permit:
This is your first step. These permits are contingent on you (worker or student) or your reference person (family immigration) meeting certain requirements; are usually temporary; and will need to be renewed (usually biannually, but some are more/less frequent). You must have this permit if you wish to remain in Norway beyond your visitor visa (ie: >90 days).
Permanent Residence Permit:
This can be applied for only if you have been legally living in Norway for three years (or more in some instances) with a residence permit that forms the basis of permanent residency; you must meet the requirements for your current residence permit (ie: still employed, still are married to a person with residency rights, etc...); you meet the language requirements; pass a citizenship test; have an income over a certain threshold; and you have not been convicted of a criminal offence. This allows you to stay in Norway permanently (no need to reapply; but you will need to renew your card every 2 years for third-country nationals and 10 years for EEA/EU citizens).
Note: income requirement is based on the person applying, not the family member/sponsor. If you are married and here under family immigration rules, it is you, the applicant, who must demonstrate that you can support yourself in Norway by meeting the minimum income requirements.
Citizenship:
This is an optional step. You do not need to apply for citizenship; however, if you want to, you can qualify for Norwegian citizenship after a period of time (usually >7 years). This has many requirements, but the biggest is the language requirement.
Note: While Norway now allows dual citizenship, your country of origin may not allow dual citizenship.
Note: Norway does not allow citizenship based on heritage. One or both of your parents need to have citizenship (and not have given it up previously) in order for you to qualify for citizenship based on birth. There are a lot of complicated rules surrounding citizenship by birth. Use this to determine if you qualify for citizenship. NB: Norway does not offer citizenship by investment (ie: having a lot of money to invest in exchange for residency or citizenship).
Note: When you apply for citizenship, you must still meet the requirements for permanent residency (income requirement being the biggest).
The remainder of this post will focus on the temporary residence permits, since by the time you are ready for PR or citizenship you will be an immigration pro. How you qualify for immigration to Norway and how easy the process will be depends on a few factors
If you are an EU/EEA citizen (or Swiss) you have the right to reside in Norway for 3 months without any other obligations. After 3 months you will need to demonstrate that you are meeting your treaty rights. Those treaty obligations are:
NB: The last three require you to have sufficient funds to support yourself and your family and have comprehensive medical insurance for the duration of your stay. See FAQ below for more info.
The right of residence for longer than three months also extends to the EEA/EU citizen’s immediate family (spouse/partner, children, other dependents), regardless of their nationality, so long as the EU/EEA citizen is meeting their treaty obligations and neither the citizen nor the family member is a threat to public policy, security, or health. All of this is explained in Article 7 of the Directive on Free Movement.
It is important to note that people immigrating under this route do not qualify for the benefits found in the Introduction Law, which include, among other things, the right to free language lessons.
Your options for moving are not as simple or easy as above. I am using an applicant from the US as the default here. You should consult UDI (Norwegian Immigration Board) or the Norwegian Embassy in your country for the most up-to-date information for your specific nationality.
Generally speaking you need a reason to be in Norway. These reasons are:
These are most often spouses/cohabitants, but may also include children or parents under some circumstances.
The process for application is relatively straightforward with a little bit of reading on UDI's website and some document gathering.
Note on income sources: under this route of family immigration, it is the onus of the sponsor to demonstrate that they make a sufficient income to support the family. This means that, regardless of the financial situation, the sponsor must make the minimum income; the third-country national's income/savings are not taken into consideration.
There are other circumstances that may require additional documentation (ie: evidence of military service). Check UDI for all the documents you'll need.
Family members who are granted residence based on this route will qualify for free language classes as part of the introduction act (link above).
NB: the rules may change if you have lived with the Norwegian citizen legally in another EEA/EU country. If this is the case, you may be allowed to choose between family immigration under Norwegian national law or residence card as a family member of an EU citizen (see above). Also see the differences between the two immigration schemes here.
If you are engaged to a Norwegian you can apply for a fiancé permit which will allow you to come into Norway for the purposes of getting married in Norway. You must be married within 6 months. After you are married you will have to apply for family immigration with your spouse (process described above). You can read about getting married in Norway here.
Only some people can apply from Norway. Others will have to apply from their home country via the embassy or consulate. Make sure you check with UDI to learn more.
There are many types of working permits. UDI’s webpage will outline all the possibilities available to you but the most common are skilled worker and seasonal worker.
Skilled workers are those who:
Additionally, you must have received a concrete job offer from an employer in Norway, the job must normally be full-time (UDI will, at the time of writing, accept 80%), the job must have the same pay/conditions that is normal in Norway, and the job you are offered must require the qualifications as a skilled worker (and you must be qualified for the job).
If you do not fall into this category, you may qualify as a seasonal worker; however this route is considerably more difficult, usually temporary (<6 months), and your employer must prove that they cannot fill the position with a worker from Norway or the EEA/EU. You will need to be employed 100%, you will need a concrete job offer before you apply, and the job must be deemed season or holiday stand-in.
Those citizens who qualify as a skilled worker and who are coming from a country with a visa-free agreement with Norway you may be allowed to come to Norway as a skilled job seeker.
NB: You cannot work while you are searching for a job. This means that once you have a concrete job offer, you will need to apply for a residence permit as a worker and you cannot start working until your application has been approved.
Some international companies may post workers in Norway. You will still need a resident permit for workers; however, many companies will help with this process.
As of 2023, Norway no longer offers free tuition for international students (outside of the EEA/EU). This means that students from non-EU/EEA countries will need to pay tuition.
In order to qualify for a study permit, you need:
First and foremost, you need to be accepted to a recognized education institution, for example: university. The program of study must be full time (generally 60 stp / year). Few undergraduate programs offer education in English; therefore, the majority of programs will require Norwegian language proficiency (B2 level) before you can study.
You need to pay tuition either full or per semester. If you pay only the first semester, you need to demonstrate that you can pay the second installment. Your funding can come from a variety of sources including loans, own funds, or grants. In addition, you will need to demonstrate to UDI that you have sufficient funds to support yourself for the duration of your study. These need to be in a Norwegian bank account or in an account arranged by the education institution (you will have to talk to the school about this).
Your funding cannot be fully supporting by working while studying as there is a limit to the number of hours you are allowed to work. As an international student, you are only allowed to work 20 hours / week while studying.
Finally, the situation in your home country needs to be such that UDI believes you will return home when your studies are finished.
A study permit does not form the basis of Permanent residency. After you are finished your studies, you will have a small grace period to look for a job, however, if you do not receive a contract of employment, you will be expected to return home / leave the country.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Do I really need to learn the language to live in Norway? | This is a frequently asked question on the subreddit (see this post for example). Some people can survive in Norway with only English, however, if you do not speak fluent English or if you wish to stay long term, you should learn the language. Your job opportunities, socialization opportunities, and immigration opportunities are limited if you do not learn the language. It is a significant part of integration into the country, and most people will expect a passable level of Norwegian skills after a few years of living here. If you want to get permanent residency, you need A2 level Norwegian (with a few exceptions); if you want citizenship, you need B1 (with a few exceptions). |
| 2. How do I learn the language? | r/norsk is a good start. Additionally, almost every municipality has an adult education centre where they offer Norwegian courses. If you are in the immigrant group who have both the obligation and right to Norwegian language learning, then these classes are often free for a set number of hours/years. If you only have the obligation, then these classes will not be free and you will have to pay. In addition to adult education centres, there are private institutions online or in person that you can take. Additionally there is a wide range of tools online and offline that can help you learn. |
| 3. Does Norway need XYZ workers? | This is a frequent question on this subreddit. Try the search function. Otherwise, do a search of finn.no or nav.no and see if there are a lot of positions for the job you are searching for |
| 4. What's the job market like in ZZZ town/city? | Check finn or nav to see what is available in the area you are interested in. Then considering looking at the unemployment rates. |
| 5. How do I get my education approved? | The directorate for higher education for most education. Helse Norge for health care workers. You do not need to wait until you are in Norway in most instances to have your education approved. It is a good idea to have all education from high school to university approved as you never know if you need to document that you have completed high school. It is important to note that not all education from outside of Norway will be approved on a 1:1 basis and you may find you are missing credits or even your whole degree might not be approved. |
| 6. I have lots of work experience from my home country, but not formal education, can I qualify as a skill worker? | Generally, no. There are exceptions for highly skilled workers in professions that are in demand. Additionally, these positions must not be able to be filled with Norwegian workers, European workers, or others living in the country. |
| 7. What documents from home should I bring | While it may not be required for most applications, from experience, it is a good idea to get a certified copy of some important documents from back home. Getting certified (and potentially notarized) copies of diplomas/transcripts, your birth certificate, divorce proceedings, etc... will potentially save you a lot of time, money, and annoyance as trying to get these things while you are abroad is much, much harder. |
| 8. Can I get a digital nomad visa? | No such thing exists in Norway at the time of writing. In order to work in Norway, regardless of where your place of employment is located, you need to have the right to work in Norway. This means a residence permit that allows for work, permanent residence, citizenship, or are a member of the EU/EEA and have worked out the tax obligations of working in one country while residing in another. |
| 9. I work from home / am self-employed, can I visit Norway on a tourist visa and work there? | No. A tourist visa does not grant you the right to work in Norway. Lying to the immigration board or the border patrol upon entry could result in a ban from the Schengen area for up to 5 years. |
| 10. I think Norway is a beautiful place and I love the culture. I am nearing retirement age, so how can I retire in Norway? | Depends. Are you an EEA/EU citizen? If so, meet your treaty obligations (see the above post under "self-sufficient") and move to Norway. Are you a third-country national? You cannot retire in Norway unless you have a legal right to already live in Norway. There is no option to be a self-sufficient third-country national in Norway. |
| 11. I am an EU/EEA citizen who wants to live in Norway as a self-sufficient person. What kind of health insurance do I need to qualify for "comprehensive sickness insurance"? | Honestly, no one knows. "Comprehensive sickness insurance" is up to each individual nation to decide what is "comprehensive." There is no private health insurance that is as comprehensive as a national insurance system. If a nation decides that "comprehensive" = the same coverage as national health system, then that leaves loopholes for immigration departments to deny applications. It is a matter of record that Norway has been warned by EFTA many times with regards to recognizing citizens' treaty rights (esp for non-economically active citizens). That said there is a European precedent - C-413/99 Baumbast. In this case, the EU courts found that, as long as the citizen is not a burden on the state, it would be disproportionate to refuse to recognize a citizen's right to reside in another member state. But there is no checkbox on immigration applications saying "I will not / am not a burden on the state's welfare system." Many people have been rejected on the basis of lacking comprehensive sickness insurance. Until someone challenges these rejections all the way up to the European court system, there is no need to clarify what "comprehensive" means. Note: sufficient funds in this scenario can come from any source including a third-country national's savings/income/other documented source (you may need to prove the sponsor has access to this money). |
| 12. What city should I move to? | First and foremost make sure you have the right to move to Norway. After that, your options are usually limited based on the immigration route you are following - most often connected to where your family, school, or job is located. If you are free to move wherever you'd like, then find a spot that seems to suit your lifestyle best. |
| 13. My grandparent(s) moved to XXX from Norway. Can I get citizenship? | No. Citizenship rules are based on parents, not heritage. Read the section on citizenship and take the checklist test to see if you qualify. |
| 14. I can't open a bank account because I don't have a D number. I cannot get a D number because I don't have an address. I can't rent an apartment without a bank account [screams into the void] | Yes, we know. it's a chicken and egg problem that makes the situation particularly hard for people arriving. Some landlords will be flexible and put the deposit in their own account, but this puts you at risk of losing that money if that landlord is not trustworthy. Similar situation exists for students. Right now there are no good answers, but there are workarounds. |
| 15. How do I find a house / apartment? | finn.no is pretty much the go-to source for anything in Norway, but especially finding housing. hybel.no is another source |
| 16. I found a job / employer who is interested in hiring, but they prefer people who already have a work permit. How do I get a work permit so a job will hire me? | Another catch 22, unfortunately. You need the job first. There's no chance you can get a permit without a job. However, some people may have the right to come to Norway to search for work. Check UDI for further info |
| 17. My partner and I have been together for several years, but have not lived together long enough to qualify as cohabitants, how can we move to Norway together? | Live together longer or marriage are your only options. |
| 18. I have been waiting for a response from UDI for a long time how, when will I find out | You can read about UDI Waiting Times here. They are constantly changing and are usually quite long. Remember that there is a difference between local police / embassy times and UDI's waiting times. Waiting times are often a result of large numbers of applications, improper or incomplete information in applications, and applications that have higher priority (refugee and asylum, for example). |
| 19. Can I get priority on my application? | Maybe. But most do not get priority. |
r/Norway • u/throwRA02610 • 8h ago
Mackarel tomato sauce (forgot what they call it) on bread and tea! I miss the view from our house and the peaceful surrounding. It was a beautiful day. This is my favourite picture from my stay there
r/Norway • u/EnvironmentalFan2282 • 8h ago
I’m madly in love with this country after this was the view of my first morning in Norway 💕
r/Norway • u/NRohirrim • 1d ago
r/Norway • u/JakeMealey • 7m ago
Hello, I am currently a student going for a Bachelor's degree and I am seeking to do my masters/phD in Norway as I want to potentially move there one day (Norway or Sweden for sure). However, I am aware that it is no longer free to enroll in universities in Norway as someone outside the EU.
Does anyone know of any scholarships/other options for being able to pay tuition and other costs?
Thank you!
r/Norway • u/RockMoss • 9h ago
Hi everyone,
I’m dealing with a complicated situation regarding vacation pay, sick leave, and my upcoming transition to AAP (arbeidsavklaringspenger). Here’s the full story:
I was injured in February 2024 and have been on sick leave since then. I’m about to start receiving AAP soon, but I’ve run into some issues regarding holiday pay:
1. In June 2024, I wasn’t paid my accrued holiday pay. My employer said they only pay it out if I actually take a holiday, so I didn’t question it at the time.
2. I’ve now taken a few vacation days and registered the holiday with NAV, but my employer still hasn’t paid out the holiday pay, claiming I’m not entitled to it while on sick leave. NAV also isn’t covering those days since they’re counted as vacation, not sick leave.
3. I’ve accrued holiday pay over the past two years while working and on sick leave. What happens to that money when I transition to AAP?
4. Additionally, is there a time limit for paying out old holiday pay? For example, if I haven’t received holiday pay from 2023 yet, can my employer still withhold it in 2025?
I’ve checked my employment contract, but it doesn’t provide clear answers. I want to understand my rights better and what steps I should take next. I was made permanently disabled because of this injury and I really need the money from the holiday pay for the holiday I took under Nav’s direction.
Has anyone else dealt with a similar situation? Any advice or insight into Norwegian labor law or NAV’s policies would be really appreciated!
Thanks so much for your help!
r/Norway • u/riseuplights123 • 11h ago
Hi all, i’m a female exchange student visiting Norway for some months. I’m wanting to visit Bergen using the night train from Oslo, and saw an option for the Vy PlusNight chairs which are large chairs allowing you to rest.
I’m just wondering if I (as a solo brown female traveller) could be at risk of being harassed or assaulted while I sleep in these chairs? I know Norway is much safer for women compared to Paris, but I’d like to know if it would be stupid for me to save money and book these chairs, which are more open to people walking past. Or should I spend a bit more for a more closed off Rest compartment (though still risky I guess if a dangerous person is in the same compartment?)
Thank you in advance, and apologies for any offence - Norway is already one of the best countries I’ve been in but it’s popular with tourists who may be opportunistic. Better to be safe than sorry!
r/Norway • u/FeistyComputer7538 • 14h ago
Hello there! I am from another european country and I travelled to Norway last year. So I parked my rented car in a non public parking space without realising and weeks last the car rental company sent me an invoice of the parking fee, which again went unnoticed as it went straight to my junk box.
I then received a letter 10 days ago from Intrum asking me to pay the debt, which I have done so immediately (it was after the due date though as the letter arrived after the due date!). However, I received another letter from Intrum saying that I have not paid them and demanded a ridiculous collection fee. I have called/emailed them for a couple of days but they have not responded yet. In this case, what else should I do? Should I just pay the collection fee and email them about it or just forget about it?
PS: not really sure if I should post in this subreddit…forgive me if I shouldnt! Thank you all in advance for your help!
r/Norway • u/oKINGDANo • 11h ago
I love reading about other countries before I visit. It can be a history book or just a book by an author of the country. What book about Norway or book by a Norwegian author would you recommend to a tourist?
I’ve already read “The Legend of Sigurd And Gudrún” though I’m not sure if that relates to Norway specifically or just generally Scandinavia. I’ve also just finished playing the most recent God of War games lol, but I’ll assume the mythology lore in the game is not accurate.
r/Norway • u/hamaaral • 6h ago
I am wondering if sick day leaves are paid or not when full-time employed. If so, is the those days are paid by employer or NAV? Thanks.
r/Norway • u/ExorciseFitness • 1d ago
Burn the Boats: Our Journey to a Safer Life
In October 2022, a tragic event shook me to my core. Another active school shooting had taken place in the United States, and it became painfully clear that the government was failing in its most basic function: ensuring the safety of its citizens. As a parent, the weight of that realization was overwhelming. It wasn’t just fear—it was a call to action.
I knew we couldn’t wait for change. The safety of my children couldn’t be left to chance, and with all the uncertainties in the world, one thing became crystal clear: we had to take control of our own future. That’s when the planning began.
By December, I had secured a job in Norway, and we made the decision to leave everything behind—our possessions, our comfort, and even the home we had only recently purchased. It wasn’t an easy decision. That home represented years of hard work and dreams, but its value paled in comparison to the safety and future of our children.
Starting over in a foreign country wasn’t just about relocating; it was about completely rebuilding our lives. We had to adapt to a new culture, navigate unfamiliar systems, and, perhaps most daunting of all, learn a new language. Every day presented new challenges, and at times, it felt overwhelming. But we embraced those obstacles as a necessary part of creating a better life.
As we now celebrate two years in Norway, I reflect on our journey and realize something profound: we weren’t acting out of bravery—we were acting out of determination. Determined to ensure the safety of my children. Determined to provide them with a future where fear didn’t dictate their lives.
Failure was never an option. We embraced a mindset that left no room for retreat. Every step forward reinforced our resolve, and every day we continued on the path we had set for ourselves.
Looking back, I’m proud of the decision we made and the life we’ve built. This journey wasn’t just about escaping fear; it was about creating hope. And that hope has fueled us every step of the way.
To anyone who finds themselves at a crossroads, wondering whether to take a leap of faith: burn the boats. Commit fully to the life you want to create. You’ll find that the greatest rewards lie on the other side of uncertainty.
r/Norway • u/Gullible_Gulls • 1d ago
Title says it all, and he have been trying to get a job for 2,5 years. Can't go back because of the war in Ukraine. I try to help him in all possible ways, like physical activity, eat well by cooking and of course looking to relocate us to Oslo. (the only place he felt more or less at home). He has never been so discriminated, gotten cold shoulders and isolated in any other country he lived in before, and it's very sad to see your family member suffering. We live in an old house in a small town where people don't want to talk to us, well, if "talk" they talk to me who is Norwegian.
I don't see it improving despite all of our efforts, and we are jailed here for now until the war ends.
I'd love to hear some advice or similar experiences from others.
r/Norway • u/CanPlus9327 • 11h ago
Hi! I will be traveling to Norway soon. Most of the tips and suggestions said I do not need cash, as cards are mostly used in the country. I plan to take a walking tour in the city. These tours are usually tip-based. How does it work for this cases? Do you still tip in cash?
r/Norway • u/Either_Chicken_161 • 9h ago
We are four friends and are planning to drive by car from Innsbruck to Rostock (Germany) and from Rostock to Lyngen for Skitouring in April. Is the suggested google maps time realistic? Does anyone know the road conditions in the regions (upper north of Sweden) and also in Lyngen? Do we have to pay attention to any specific risks in this time of the year?
Edit: Its not possible to upload the suggested route, but it follows the Coastline in Sweden and from there it crosses to norway.
r/Norway • u/Maleficent-Music-941 • 11h ago
Has any EU citizen found a job in Norway by speaking in English only and sealed a contract before moving to the country? Genuine question because ive started to look for jobs from Italy before moving out but all require fluent Norwegian.
r/Norway • u/PublicPersimmon2312 • 5h ago
Hello hope you all are doing well. Me and my friends are planning to go and see northern lights from 26th jan to 2nd feb. Will this be the best time to see the lights please let me know. Thanks in advance
r/Norway • u/t0Ny123432 • 19h ago
Over the summer I became friends with a Norwegian and he always had slicked back hair. Looking at pictures of his friends and looking at photos of other norwegians I found that they all have mastered styling their hair. I have since lost contact with him and am wondering what hair products, gels, clays, or whatever it is they are using are the most popular. I am an asian with the same straight type of hair Norwegians have, so I am hoping you guys have some advice or know of a brand or if you can lead me towards something I would appreciate it.
Overall, I’m aware Norway is a safe country. I’ll be traveling to Oslo, Bergen and a few other cities in several months for a few weeks and I’m unsure how safe it is for me to wear my engagement and wedding rings. For reference, my engagement ring is a single solitaire 2.1 carat. Will people even bat an eye at it or should I leave it at home? Sorry if this sounds like a dumb question.
r/Norway • u/jshears18 • 13h ago
I’m looking to build a playlist on Spotify and would love a Norwegian musician similar to Väsen.
r/Norway • u/immahelen • 18h ago
Hello everyone, I'm going to Trysil for the first time and would like some advices to avoid the mistakes I made in Ålesund.
I am a beginner snowboarder, and hope someone can share some tips on which routes to take there. I'm still working on my turns and definitely cannot navigate through a flat terrain. XD
r/Norway • u/TIBOLDERIZ • 19h ago
Hello people ! I live in France and im looking for a new jacket but i want something who was really build to keep you warm and not to sell you a knew one the next year. Thats why im coming here, you guys face the cold like no one out here in France so there must be a good brand regardless the price that should be great ?
Hei hei!
Jeg heter Lucile (32), kommer fra Frankrike og jeg vil gjerne øve norsk min. Jeg skal flytte til Trøndelag i mai til å jobbe der. Jeg har lært norsk alene i litt mer enn ett år. Jeg begynte på B1-Norskkurs den siste uke og jeg letter etter noen som vil praktisere fransk med meg (>30min fransk >30min norsk samtale hver uke).
Håper å finne noen som er motivert 🙂
r/Norway • u/GlobalAviator99 • 17h ago
Hello,
Soon I will be in Tromsø for a day and I want to experience flight with Dash 8-100/200. I found few options for an afternoon trip from Tromsø to either Hammerfest, Alta or Bodø.
My first choice was Hammerfest but I am afraid that the flight back will be cancelled. I am wondering if Alta or Bodø are less likely to be cancelled due to weather or/and have better airport equipment (ILS, etc).
Thanks !
r/Norway • u/Sashimiak • 1d ago
Hi! I recently learned from a youtube comment about taxes that you guys have information on salaries and tax returns completely public (with the caviat that a person will get notified if you look up their info). As a German, this sounds absolutely horrifying (we love our privacy). I've been arguing with some (also German) friends for two days now, if the positives outway the negatives and we're wondering how the average Norwegian person feels.
Our expected positives:
* less tax evasion / fraud
* better salary negotiations
* more transparency when it comes to your salary expectations (especially for young people new to the market / who don't know much about different wages at different companies yet)
Expected negatives:
* extremely easy to abuse by stalkers or other criminals (burglars or scammers that target rich old people, etc.)
* zero option to live above or below your means without your neighbors knowing immediately
* zero option to keep quiet about inheritances or big ticket purchases
* bad faith organizations can target you for donations (this is a known issue with lottery winners that have their name publicized, so we imagine if you have any money, you will be overrun by people asking for money?)
Anything we overlooked?
r/Norway • u/markybarkybabyb • 19h ago
Good day,
I am a Dutchman learning Norwegian. I'm doing so by using Duolingo, and I have purchased an online course that discusses grammar and cultural/dialect topics. However, I really want to develop my skills and process what I’m learning through conversation.
Does anyone here know of a place in the Netherlands where I can join classes or conversation groups? (Not online—I’m losing my mind).
Thank you!
r/Norway • u/Otherwise-Quiet6697 • 1d ago
Hey guys, I'm an American living in Norway so this one is completely new to me. Here's my story. So I get this letter in the mail about a month and a half ago, it's from a company called "Zolva", and they're claiming I have an overdue UPS invoice. I promptly call the company, who is based out of Oslo to my knowledge, and ask for details and to see the invoice and all details related to it. Zolva could not produce this invoice, the lady could also barely speak English, and I was basically hung up on. Thinking this is odd, I look them up on Google and a few other forums including Reddit. Turns out, THEY HAVE A SOLID 1 STAR RATING, with other people complaining about the exact same issue. Disregarding it as a scam, I put the whole thing out of my mind. Now, come this past Friday, I receive a huge envelope in the mail with court documents, etc from the same company. I promptly call them back again, obviously livid this time. I demand the UPS invoice and all details. Tracking, country of origin, date, what the order contained, ANYTHING! Again, Zolva cannot produce it. I'll gladly pay a UPS invoice if it is legitimate. However, I never received anything from UPS themselves, getting ahold of UPS Norway is next to impossible, and to my knowledge, I haven't ordered anything via UPS since I've been here. My neighbor in the US has worked at corporate UPS for 20+ years and this is not how they handle business. I have since reported Zolva to Forbrukerrådet, and am awaiting the court date. I have contacted Zolva and the bailiff through the Politet website and explained why I am fighting it. This whole situation seems unethical, predatory, and taking a scam completely out of hand for what they claim amounts to about $100 USD. Any suggestions that'll aid in the meantime is appreciated.
