Hravn
Norwegian expat in the Netherlands
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About me
Norwegian
Lives in Den Helder
Speaks Norwegian, english
Registration: 13 May 2011
Cost of living in the Netherlands 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in the Netherlands in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Netherlands you are living in. How much does it cost to live in the ...
We invite you to talk about the cost of living in the Netherlands in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Netherlands you are living in. How much does it cost to live in the Netherlands? > ... Read More
MUST DO's and NEVER DO's in the Netherlands?! by TammyDeyn
What are the things that you have to do,and, at the same time, what are the stuff that you should not even think about doing if you are a fresh settler in the Netherlands?
If youre eating on the street and a person say "eet smakelijk", that means directly translated "eat tasty" so make sure to say thank you. Make sure to go and say hallo to your nabours!!! Keep inmind that nederlands people are very private also, so ... Read More
Are you a norwegian in the Netherland?
Hallo. A friend of mine is having a school prodject and we need one norwegian person to awnser a few questions for a survey. Its questions about media and how you have adopted to the dutch culture. It will only take you a minut, but help the ... Read More
Cost of living in Norway by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Norway[/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Norway. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
> common bills (Internet, television, telephone, mobile phone) Internet 300, tv 250, mobile phone is very cheap. .You also have the NRK lisens. That 1200 twise a year. THats just for owning a tv. Read More
Insurance issue - Please help me :) by nantia23
I came in the Netherlands 6 months ago but 2 months ago i found a job so i am looking to be insured. Now they are asking me to pay all the months from the moment i got registered. Is this normal or they are trying once more as an expat to make me ...
Its not legal to live in holland without a health incurance, thats why you need to pay from the day you said you moved here. Read More
Insurance issue - Please help me :) by nantia23
I came in the Netherlands 6 months ago but 2 months ago i found a job so i am looking to be insured. Now they are asking me to pay all the months from the moment i got registered. Is this normal or they are trying once more as an expat to make me ...
I moved here just 7 month ago and I have just been though everything. Even if you have your european health card, you have to pay from the day you are registered. I checked with a lawer in NOrway (where I come from), and he comfirmed its from the ... Read More
Insurance issue - Please help me :) by nantia23
I came in the Netherlands 6 months ago but 2 months ago i found a job so i am looking to be insured. Now they are asking me to pay all the months from the moment i got registered. Is this normal or they are trying once more as an expat to make me ...
Thanks. But is from the moment i am registered or from the moment i am starting working? Because it is not normal to pay 500 for no reason! I didn't use any of the insurances.Its from the moment you registred in the city you live in. THe date you ... Read More
Appartment to rent in oslo by Rems19
Hi all. I am a 32 years old french guy, living in copenhagen for more than one year. I opened a shop in a market place, and i am doing the same in oslo. The market open in Oktober, and i have to be in Oslo early august. I am looking for an ...
Hallo. You can use this site: www.finn.no If you dont know danish or norwegian and dont have anyone to help you I narrowed the search for you. Here are the same site with appartment for rent in oslo, singeroom or small appartment, 1 - 6000 ... Read More
Insurance issue - Please help me :) by nantia23
I came in the Netherlands 6 months ago but 2 months ago i found a job so i am looking to be insured. Now they are asking me to pay all the months from the moment i got registered. Is this normal or they are trying once more as an expat to make me ...
This is completly normal and you have to pay it. But you can call them and ask if they can devide it up for you so you can downpay it. Its alot of money, I know. Went though the same thing. Read More
funeral flowers
You can try contact: euroflorist.no/En/Home?gclid=CJ37r_-4w7ACFWchtAodz0gPWQ I chose the english option and you can wright them an e mail and ask if they can deliver your request :) Good luck! Read More
home schooling
Are there any families in Bergen with children aged 10 to 15 years who are home schooling?Homeschooling is exstremly rare in Norway....... Read More
Moving to Oslo.... Big Step! by GuestPoster149
Hi everyone, So I have decided to take the big step and leave the UK, which I have been trying to do for the last 3 years. Ideally I wanted to move to Sweden as I had more of a friend base there. I have been offered an IT support role in Oslo and ...
I would bring one anyway. I just moved within the eu contryies and they said it was easy easy, but thats not always the case. So I would bring all my papers ect. Read More
Moving to Oslo.... Big Step! by GuestPoster149
Hi everyone, So I have decided to take the big step and leave the UK, which I have been trying to do for the last 3 years. Ideally I wanted to move to Sweden as I had more of a friend base there. I have been offered an IT support role in Oslo and ...
Make sure you have your papers in order. You need a birthsertificate apostille amongs things. Just a heads up. Read More
Cost of Living by nbsmaniann
hi I wanted to know the cost of living in Rotterdam. as i have been offered a job in Rotterdam with Netto 3000 euros. Kindly throw some light. my family consists of me, my wife and my son 15 months old. whether the said salary will be enough for ...
Yes, 3000 is more then enought. You will even be able to get a house loan. Go for it :D Read More
international schools in Amsterdam
AMSTERDAM AREA Amsterdam International Community School (AICS) Prinses Irenestraat 59-61 1077 WV Amsterdam 020 577 1240 www.aics.espritscholen.nl Read More
Cost of living in Norway by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Norway[/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Norway. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
Hallo. I was born in Norway (now moved to another contry), but that does not say that I dont know a thing or two. (i only moved 4 month ago). Well: Living costs \rent: To find prices of rent in different locations I strongly recoment people ... Read More
Information for Job Seekers to Norway by MamaPanda
Many people have been asking about coming to Norway on a job seekers visa, so I am writing to give you my experiences. I have lived as an immigrant in Norway now for 7 1/2 years and these views are based on my experiences as well as the ...
These days Norway are working hard on getting people out of the contry. So good luck getting in. Also, I cant express this enough, Yes Norway is a rich contry, BUT every this is overly EXPENCIVE!!! So really, you dont have much money. Read More
Getting married in the Netherlands by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in the Netherlands or who are about to get married in the Netherlands to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in the Netherlands? Is it the same for a couple of ...
After that, you need to arrange the ceremonies. I haven't heard of the mass civil ceremonies, nor have I seen it here. I do know that most couples that get married have the civil ceremony (the one that counts) in the Stadhuis, and then they either ... Read More
Getting married in the Netherlands by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in the Netherlands or who are about to get married in the Netherlands to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in the Netherlands? Is it the same for a couple of ...
Im about to get married here. I have not gotten into it jet as we have had so much to do after we moved here 4 month ago. BUT the nabour said that every monday you can get married for free. You may have to get married while other people get married, ... Read More
what would I need to do to own a coffee shop in amsterdam? by mithcol
I know this has probably been asked a million times, I tried looking but no real answer. Im 24 years old and in a few years I will have saved up a couple hundred thousand dollars that I want to invest in moving to amsterdam with a few friends and ...
Hallo. Moved from Norway til Holland and have been thinking baout this myself. The thing is, the mayor in each area decides how many coffeeshops there should be. So its freakin difficult. Many places have 60.000 people living there, but the ... Read More
LOOKING DESPERATE FOR MY HUSBAND!!!
You posted this for the first time in august 2010 and you still have not heared from him?? In that case you should upgrade alot of what says in your post...... Read More
Norway
Here is a webpage about Norway: http://www.norway.no/Default.asp? Im from Norway my self and I can tell you that Norway is a cold contry so you need clothes. Norway is very expencive so you need alot of money. People in Norway like to keep to ... Read More
Looking for a job in Netherlands! by Rin
Hi Everyone, I'm 23 yrs old Singaporean graduating in March. I'm interested to look for a job in the Netherlands. I only speak English and Mandarin.. Anyone knows where I can start looking for info or how do I go about doing that? Any advice or ...
I just moved to Holland and its hard. LOTS of paperwork. One of the reasons they let me stay is because I can provide for my self with the money i recieve from norway (i have pension). If it not were for that I would need even more papers and ... Read More
Climate in Oslo by prash7280
Hi there !! I would be moving to Oslo with my wife next week. I would like to know how is the climate in Oslo these days and how easy/difficult is it to travel by public transport ? I would be staying at Gr眉ner apartment. How can I reach there from ...
Here is a link for the weather in oslo right now: http://www.yr.no/place/Norway/Oslo/Oslo/Oslo/long.html Its wintertime so make sure to bring warm clothes and good boots! Public transport is Oslo are pretty good. Usually there are no delays, but ... Read More
Moving to Norway by a_i928
I have to chose to live in any one of the following city. WHihc city should i chose and why? I am Ali and from Pakistan. A.Bergen/Straume B. Stavanger C. Trondheim D. Fredrikstad
Bergen, there it rains alot. North of norway are colder then rest of norway. I dont know what you would get paid.... Im not working myself, Im getting pension. But if you want to keep away from drugs, keep away from Oslo and 脴stfold. ... Read More
Moving to Norway by a_i928
I have to chose to live in any one of the following city. WHihc city should i chose and why? I am Ali and from Pakistan. A.Bergen/Straume B. Stavanger C. Trondheim D. Fredrikstad
I do not recomend Fredrikstad. It was just confirmed to be the biggets Heroin city in Norway. SO stay away from there! I from there so I know. Moved away from there. Read More
INFO NEEDED REGARDING VISAS!!!
You can call IND. http://www.immigratiedienst.nl/ Read More
Exchange shops
Hello. I have a bunch of playstation games I dont want anymore and I would like to exchange them for money in a store. Is it a store like that in Den Helder or near??? Tot ziens! Read More
Some advice needed regarding moving to the Netherlands, please
I think that would be quite hard. Unless you have a illnesspayment or pension that can be exported I dont know what youre options are. Good Luck Read More
Already applied and still so many unanswered questions. by Reanef
I am an american married to a Norwegian. We have a child together, born in Norway. I have already applied for family reunion but something has me really worried. The finacial situation. My husband was supposed to start work but became very ill. I ...
One word of advice is that if UDI give you any trouble, go to the news papers with your story. Then UDI suddenly change their mind...... Im from Norway and I know it works Read More
Relocating to Norway by pinkajain
Hi I am having 6+ years of Experience in IT/Software and Planning to shift to Oslo as I have given interview in a company.Please give me some idea as what is a gud salary for this experience and also approximate cost of living for family of 3(2 ...
BTW: You chould check this link: http://www.norway.no/ Read More
Relocating to Norway by pinkajain
Hi I am having 6+ years of Experience in IT/Software and Planning to shift to Oslo as I have given interview in a company.Please give me some idea as what is a gud salary for this experience and also approximate cost of living for family of 3(2 ...
Hello. Just some input. Yes, school are free, but kids dont attend school until they are 6 years old. So before that is kindergarden and that costs money. (from 1800 kroners to 3000 kroners). Dependt if the child is gonna be there everyday and ... Read More
Rent a flat or a house in Oslo by Christine
Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in Oslo. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in Oslo. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Is it hard to find a flat or a house for rent ...
Here is a direct link on finn.no on appartments and house for rent in Oslo. Its all in norwegian, but you can see pictures of the appartments and see what they cost. 1 euro = 8 kroners. So just devide the cost with 8. LINK: Finn.no OSLO Read More
Moving to Norway? Here is a great...
hi dear i want to live in norwayThen check out the link :) Read More
Relocating to Norway..!!
Hi Hravn, Whats an animal question page? Regards JaydeepYou can post in many pages: Pages for visas Pages for jobs And so on THis is a page you post animal questions. Ecsample: If you have a dog and wonder where the nearest vet is. Read More
Relocating to Norway..!!
Hi, My name is Jaydeep. I am in the field of IT/Software Techonology and have 9 years of experience in it. I intend to find a job and relocate to Norway. I was wondering, how is the IT job scene in Norway. Moreover, is it wise to come there on a ... Read More
Birth certificates ect information
Hello. I moved with my family from Norway to HOlland. Norway and Holland are in the EEA agreement. In Norway the father of the baby signs that he is the father after 16 weeks pregnancy. No more then that is needed. But when you move to Holland ... Read More
Moving to Norway? Here is a great...
Here is great link for you who want to move to Norway: norway.no/Default.asp? Read More
Need some Info
I think you will struggle if you dont know dutch language. Many dutch people know english, but to work and not knowing the language I think you will struggle. I dunno if anyone will hire you..... Read More
Can someone help?
To start a new life in Norway there are several things you need to consider. Norway is an expencive contry. We have harsh winters. People in Norway are private people. You can contact the norwegian embassy in your contry to get the information ... Read More
Cost of different stuff, HELP by Hravn
Hello! I am moving to Alkmaar hopefully in November and are searching for some help for knowing what the cost of some stuff is. 1. For a family of 3, what are the water price each month? 2. What are the electricity prive per kWh. What do you ...
Hi Hrvan, 2. Electricity is about 聙 0,22 / 聙 0,23 each kWh. Also you'll have to pay " Vastrecht" each month, this is about 聙 2,50. I use between 180 (summer) and 250 (winter) kWh each month. Greetings, KlaasSo you use under 100 euro a month on ... Read More
Cost of different stuff, HELP by Hravn
Hello! I am moving to Alkmaar hopefully in November and are searching for some help for knowing what the cost of some stuff is. 1. For a family of 3, what are the water price each month? 2. What are the electricity prive per kWh. What do you ...
Hi Hrvan, 6. We don't have children so cannot anwser your question right. The website Rijksoverheid.nl awnsers that there is no tuition for children untill they are 18 yo. The Dutch government pays the tuitions which costs around 聙 7.300,- each ... Read More
Cost of different stuff, HELP by Hravn
Hello! I am moving to Alkmaar hopefully in November and are searching for some help for knowing what the cost of some stuff is. 1. For a family of 3, what are the water price each month? 2. What are the electricity prive per kWh. What do you ...
Dear Klaasvdveen! Thank you SOOOOO much for your reply. My mind is more at ease now. We are renting a villa of 152 kvm and are looking forward to get to our new home. I was specially wondering about the doctor thing. So if I have incurance I ... Read More
Cost of different stuff, HELP
Hello! I am moving to Alkmaar hopefully in November and are searching for some help for knowing what the cost of some stuff is. 1. For a family of 3, what are the water price each month? 2. What are the electricity prive per kWh. What do you ... Read More
Banks for loan in Netherland
We are moving to Alkmaar and cant get a house loan in Norway since they dont give out loans for a house in other lands then norway, sweden, spain and one more contry. Can someone pliz tell me witch bank(s) to use for applying for a houseloan in the ... Read More
looking for Norwegians in Amsterdam area
Hello. I dunno who long you are staying in Amsterdam, but me and my boyfriend (and son) are moving to Alkmaar (about 20 min by train from Amsterdam) ASAP. I dunno how long ASAO is gonna be, but how long are you staying in Amsterdam? If you are ... Read More
cost of living and house rent details
Jesu to say, Leiden is one of the most expencive places to live Read More
Ohh!!!! It聮s boring
Thats NOrway for you! No one talks, no one smiles, no one helps. Everybody just want to keep for themselvs and dont be bothered. Sad to say, but get used to it. If you want to make contact with anyone.....just try to talk with some people on a ... Read More
Accomodation in Norway by surensoft999
Hai Friends , I am Surender . I planning to apply for a residence permit to Norway . I have to fill the address details in the residence permit application form of the city that i have chosen to live in Norway . But , i do not have such ...
Do you need help with the working visa, job or where to find a place to live? Read More
Desperate to move to Amsterdam
Amsterdam is full of people and tourists. I think the best place to live is maybe outside Amsterdam and BIG citys when you have children. Why Amsterdam? :) Read More
Shopping in the Netherlands by Yud
Hello dear members, I guess this could be an interesting topic. I invite all members in Netherlands (both locals & expats) to share their daily/weekly/monthly experience about shopping. [i]You may also include some shopping ...
Does someone have any experience in Leiden? What the shopping like there? What does an average person use in (us doallars) on food each month? What is the avearge rent for a 2 - 3 bedroom appartment or for a house? What is the cost of buying a house ... Read More
Norwegian language by LisaK
Hi, Anyone know of a norwegian language course provider in Bergen or tutor they would recommend, or simply like to meet up to practise and develop their norwegian - any other ideas? I have a very basic knowledge but would like to improve. Thanks ...
Is Norwegian more difficult that Deutch ?Both Norwegian and dutch is an germanian language. Im norwegian and want to lear dutch (im moving there next year). I can read some dutch since it is some like norwegian. The differences I have seen \ hearn ... Read More
Moving from Uk to Norway tax query
You can call the taxoffice: 0047 800 80 000. Its located in Oslo, and they speak english. THere also have english options on their phone if you just wait until they say: " for english menu press....". Im sure they will help you with whatever ... Read More
Cost of living in oslo norway by sandy01986
hi frinds this is sandeep from mumbai india i just planning to relocate in norway can anyone tell me, what is minimum living cost is there?
Living in NOrway, its expencive. ON this link are apartments for rent. Just click on one of the options for looking at one area within oslo and it will show the apartments for rent in that area. If you want to live in the center of the town it will ... Read More
Tips for moving to Norway by ezzix
Dear All, Im a planning to move to norway and settle down there, but many discourage me from this move, saying that work is hard to find and life expanses with no work are crazy! I am an italian working in Jeddah,saudi arabia as sales/customer ...
Hello :) Yes its true that is expencive to live in Norway. If you want to know more about what things cost PM me :) Hravn Read More
Want to move to Amsterdam
Hi and welcome What would you like to know about moving here? I'll help if I can.I sent you a message :) I really hope you know some of the stuff I wonder about :) Thank you! :) Read More
You know you've been in Norway too long if.. by arjam
*You think there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing *You associate warm rice porridge with Saturday and Xmas eve *It seems nice to spend a week in a small wooden cottage up in the mountains, with no running water and no ...
Hahahaha! Since I am norwegian most of it fits me. HAHAHAHA! Uff da Read More
Shar Pei in Amsterdam
Ahh, thats good news then :D Thank you Bill! Read More
Want to move to Amsterdam
Hello:) Im 28 years old and from Norway. Me and my family (me, my man, our son, 3 cats and 2 dogs) wants to move to Amsterdam. Norway is a land for those who love to feel like a prisoner and like following the goverment by saying "baaa baaa". ... Read More
Shar Pei in Amsterdam
Hello :) I was wondering if someone knows or can fint out if the Shar Pei dogs are allowed in Amsterdam? I know they are banned in China. I hope someone can help me :) Read More