The Community Guide
We offer you a guide to important information on living in Norway. We help point you in the right direction to information pertaining to getting a job, financial help, housing, and obtaining residence permits in Norway.
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IMPORTANT INSTITUTIONS

UDI
Are you an immigrant living in Norway? Are you an asylum seeker? Are you looking to apply for a residence permit, a permanent residence permit, a residence permit through family reunification or a Norwegian citizenship

NAV
Are you facing difficulties in your life? Do you need social welfare assistanse, a pension, cash for living expenses; medical, unemployment and/or child benefits?

State Housing Bank
Do you require assistanse with your housing needs? Would you like to buy a house or be able to meet the financial obligations that come with keeping your house? The Housing Bank can help you.

The Tax Administration
Everyone receives a tax return in March / April every year. You are required to check, change or submit the tax return.

Helsenorge
How you make an appointment to see your general practitioner (GP), change your GP, get the latest information on COVID-19 and other health matters.
TOPICS
Rights and duties
What rights do you have when you send applications to public agencies in Norway and what are your obligations?
Special needs
You may need extra help if you have special needs. There are several organisations that can help you. We can guide you to get the help that you need.
Children
You are considered a child in Norway if you are under 18 years old. How can children receive the help that they need and which applications do you need to send out to get such help in Norway.
Kvinner
You can get assistance from several Crisis Centers and organisations if you are a woman who needs help in Norway.
Organisations
You can find organisations for almost anything that you may need help with in Norway. Here is a list of some of the more important ones