ChrissyJohansen
English expat in Norway
Forum posts
28
Contacts
24
About me
English
Lives in Vestfold
Speaks English, Norwegian
Registration: 09 May 2014
moving to norway by sol368
hi, how many days did you received from post the confirmation letter from skat after registering in national population registry? Thanks for the info
Less than two weeks, though expect a few days extra at the moment as its summer holidays here. Read More
Safety in Norway by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Norway? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
I have lived in Norway for few years now and I personally do feel safe here in Vestfold. I walk the dog alone both day and night though I will admit I avoid going out alone on Friday and Saturday nights and Norwegians can make for loud intrusive ... Read More
About fiancee visa in Norway by ludz
Anyone here who had experience about fiancee visa?Do you have any updates about your application?How long you been waiting?please share your experience.
An engagement ring is really not required, I have one but I actually think I wasnt wearing it when I went into the interview thingy since I always forget to put it back on after a shower. They just want to know that you are engaged with intention to ... Read More
The big move! Eeeek!
Wow, a job offer before you've even decided to move there, you lucky thing! Stavanger is a beautiful place, it really depends where in Stavanger you're planning to live as to how your lifestyle might be since there is beautiful mountain ... Read More
Looking some friends in Vestlandet(near Molde and 脜lesund area)?
I think so many expats will feel your pain on this subject, myself included. I live in Vestfold, a little too far away to go out for coffee sadly but best of luck and don't give up! Read More
Passport renewal apply visa by Jhona Hafskj忙r
Hi everyone.. Did anyone of you married a norwegian but you didnt change your married name on your passport when you applying visa? Because im planning to apply family visa soon i get the marriage cert. and i dont like to change my name yet on the ...
I had this exact problem!! The best solution we could work out in the end was for me to apply under my maiden name. I could have gone a changed my passport but it had years left so I decided to apply under my maiden name and they said i could ... Read More
About fiancee visa in Norway by ludz
Anyone here who had experience about fiancee visa?Do you have any updates about your application?How long you been waiting?please share your experience.
I waited around five weeks, but I think I got lucky Read More
About fiancee visa in Norway by ludz
Anyone here who had experience about fiancee visa?Do you have any updates about your application?How long you been waiting?please share your experience.
Heard back on family immigration but not sure that goes down the same paths. Maybe call them and ask where you are at as you've exceeded the wait time of nine months. Read More
British girl in Norway - new member! by ChrissyJohansen
Hi all! I'm new to 大咖福利影院 I've come across the site before but I thought I'd try networking on it this time around! So to introduce myself I'm a 24 year old expat currently living in Vestfold, Norway with my hubby Stian and our furry family ...
Hey, Nice to know a fellow brit is here! I'm from Cambridge/Essex/Norwich I moved around a little ;) How about you? What do you miss the most about England? Read More
Do Norwegian men date foreign women? by hanifam
Surely there are obviously some who probably do but is it common to see? I was in Norway for a few weeks and couldn't believe how many handsome men I saw. I think Norwegian men are the best looking I have seen. I tried to strike up some conversation ...
You know this is the second time Ive heard someone recently mention the staring thing, I'm starting to think I must be blind to it since I've been here a while because that just seems totally weird to me hah I'm married to a Norwegian ... Read More
Language certificate by DutchPrincess
Hello, to be able to work in Norway or study you're probably required a certficate? Now I wonder if there's a universal name for it and where this could be acquired since I was thinking taking Norwegian classes (self study) in Holland, but I ...
I moved here to live with my Norwegian husband, we've been married a couple years now :) In my opinion Vestfold is an easier adjustment than some other places in Norway because its not deathly quiet and the people around you to an extent are ... Read More
Language certificate by DutchPrincess
Hello, to be able to work in Norway or study you're probably required a certficate? Now I wonder if there's a universal name for it and where this could be acquired since I was thinking taking Norwegian classes (self study) in Holland, but I ...
Here from languages courses all I have to show from the time I spent learning (Other than my language skills.) is a piece of paper that really just says basic norwegian / every day norwegian / norwegian niv氓 1/2 etc. Read More
Norwegian citizenship by lmla21
Hello everyone! I'm new here. My name's Mery, from Mexico and I my husband is Norwegian. We have a kid, she is Mexican citizen because she was born here but we would like to know what we should do to register her in Norway in order to get ...
Hi Mery I hope you've found some answers by now, but if you haven't I recommend you go and look at UDI.no this is the website Norway uses for all its immigration, its also a website you can start the process of applying for your visas from. ... Read More
friends to.hang out with by cazvilla
Hi. I just move here in arendal 2month ago. Away from my normal lifestyle from sunny Bali to this weather and all alone is killing me. Hopefully can meet up someone to hang out with or exchange culture
This is a problem for so many expats, Norwegians aren't always the easier to make friends with. Where about are you? I live in Vestfold. I have a couple close friends here but my social life has really suffered moving here, for one going out ... Read More
tourist to working visa by ychian
Hi! Good day to all. I would like to ask if anyone knows if it is possible to enter Norway with a tourist visa then shift it to working visa if I would be able to find an employer there? Hope someone could help me with my inquiry. Thank you. :)
It depends where you are coming from but if you are in the EU you can come to Norway for three months looking for work, getting an employer to employ you will be the hard part. I dont know if it will help but I wrote about my expeience with work in ... Read More
Getting Married in Norway with a swedish Guy
First things first is visit the church or registry office that you would like to use, these are the people that will able to tell you about availability, if they are fully booked for a long time you need to know that straight away so you can come up ... Read More
How to make friends in Norway by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Norway :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
I would recommend joining as many clubs as you can to throw yourself into the culture, it would also help with the language if you need that too :) I might do a full post about this over on my blog later this week so keep an eye out :) Read More
Fiance Visa Denied - Suggestions on a stronger appeal? by Willow13
So, we applied December 2013 / early January 2014 for a Fiance Visa. Since we actually applied in 2013, we gave his 2012 tax papers in, but since we moved into 2014, they also looked at how much my fiance earned last year. Thing is, he came to visit ...
Such horrible news about your VISA it can be difficult to say the least. When I went through family immigration I was also told 9 months but heard back within six weeks so bare in mind it doesnt have to be as long as they quote you. Since its ... Read More
About fiancee visa in Norway by ludz
Anyone here who had experience about fiancee visa?Do you have any updates about your application?How long you been waiting?please share your experience.
Sorry to hear you haven't heard anything back yet. The waiting game is tedious when it comes to immigration here, I got quoted 9 months on my UDI forms its really just a approximate figure, you can call them and ask where your application is at? ... Read More
New members of the Norway forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Norway forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hey! Nice to have you here. Forum and country :D How are you finding things? The job hunting can be grueling here... Though the fact that you've held a manager position in England should work in your favor. Read More
New members of the Norway forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Norway forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi Aaleren! Its so nice you have a starting place with your significant others circle of friends. I live a good hour and a half away from Bergen so I'm probably not much help but its such a beautiful part of Norway I'm sure you'll find ... Read More
British girl in Norway - new member! by ChrissyJohansen
Hi all! I'm new to 大咖福利影院 I've come across the site before but I thought I'd try networking on it this time around! So to introduce myself I'm a 24 year old expat currently living in Vestfold, Norway with my hubby Stian and our furry family ...
Hi David, This is my third year in Norway, and now I've gotten used to the changes (mostly) I'm enjoying it. How about you? I see your from Scotland so I'm guessing you might have been a bit more used to the cold than me ;) Read More
New members of the Norway forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Norway forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi all! I'm new to 大咖福利影院 I've come across the site before but I thought I'd try networking on it this time around! So to introduce myself I'm a 24 year old expat currently living in Vestfold, Norway with my hubby Stian and our furry family ... Read More
Norwaygian language
I'll keep it to simple terms to keep it easy for mods :) But I doubt they will have a problem with people trying to pick up some easy phrases! What level of Norwegian are you at? I'll start with some simple ones and maybe we can get the ball ... Read More
British girl in Norway - new member!
Hi all! I'm new to 大咖福利影院 I've come across the site before but I thought I'd try networking on it this time around! So to introduce myself I'm a 24 year old expat currently living in Vestfold, Norway with my hubby Stian and our furry family ... Read More