Comments on: Losing a Work Permit After 18 Months in Norway

By: Me

Me — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:36:41 +0000

In reply to Thomas. Why were you denied?

By: Erik Hovdahl

Erik Hovdahl — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 09:24:34 +0000

In reply to A white immigrant living in Norway. My thoughts exactly... If it was easy to come here, it wouldn't take long before the system, social welfare, would brake down and it wouldn't be a place where you would like to stay.

By: John Smith

John Smith — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 11:59:25 +0000

I found it by searching the internet for “”human rights””residence permit””tax purposes””norway””

By: John Smith

John Smith — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 11:52:31 +0000

In reply to April. I would advise any self-employed EU / British nationals to avoid Norway. The main issue is the difference between living in Norway "for tax purposes" and where you actually live. Norway will refuse you permission to live in Norway but insist you live there for tax purposes. You cease to be habitually resident anywhere with predictable results for your credit rating, ability to apply for travel visas, access to banking and insurance services. I could go on but, in a nutshell, there's a high chance you will will end up destitute and, as NAV Skandalen revealed, the "fundamental rights" you might have as a Brit or EEA national cannot be enforced. NAV Skandalen pretty much shows the EU is a bad idea. What has the EU been doing regarding ensuring EEA nations uphold the EEA Agreement protecting EU nationals' fundamental rights? Nothing ... except new "initiatives" , "reports" , "conferences" ... it was all better under the bilateral treaties pre 1994.

By: guestreader

guestreader — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 08:59:50 +0000

In reply to Perry de Vere. Hi Perry. How did you get to this page in the first place? Don't tell me you wanted to ruin YOUR own day. Then why? Just curious...

By: Alexander Alekhine

Alexander Alekhine — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 18:43:28 +0000

In reply to A white immigrant living in Norway. Did you read the article? He wrote: "I’d made more money in a month than I did in the previous year. Going into the renewal for my visa I thought this would show promise in my company and it would be easy to renew for another year."

By: Perry de Vere

Perry de Vere — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 17:12:14 +0000

It’s worth pointing out the nations change status as the UK has done with Brexit. You can try and settle in a nation and your rights change after you got there due to a vote back home.

My advice?

Stay where you’re from

It’s far less complicated

If you must leave a nation, go somewhere warm. Becoming destitute in Norway will kill you and paying into Norway’s national insurance scheme is mandatory even if you can’t be a member of it or receive any benefits or healthcare.

Take a cruise there but

a. never work there … ever
b. never stay more than three months a year
c. never open a bank account there
d. never buy a house in Norway

Go and enjoy the place as a tourist but make sure you leave

By: A white immigrant living in Norway

A white immigrant living in Norway — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 08:38:21 +0000

As I understand, you don’t have desirable qualifications or professional experience that enabled you to get a job. You don’t have the finances to support yourself but you seem to believe that you can move to a country of choice because.. it is your right? Or your .. Dream.. or God’s will! If you were from Nigeria, India or any other non white privileged country, would the readers be so sympathetic to your cause? Just get some decent qualifications and experience, make yourself worthy and don’t expect hand outs.

By: Nelly

Nelly — Fri, 01 May 2020 09:25:33 +0000

This is really sad but it’s not the end of it! I understand it completely since I’m in the same situation as you but in Germany.
I don’t get why you didn’t start in Oslo in the first place? Small cities might be cheaper but if you can’t find a job there, especially as a foreigner, then it can really mess up with your goal.
Luckily, it seems like you’re in your early 20’s so you still have enough time to do anything you want, and you really shouldn’t give up your dream! It might take a bit longer but you can do it.

I’m an Israeli (and Russian) citizen who wants to stay in the EU, my dream is to live in Amsterdam but the Dutch immigration laws are quite difficult so I had to move to Germany because it’s a lot easier and it’s close enough.
Basically, what I always tell people who want to move to Europe, is to check what kind of unique agreements their governments have with other countries. so, for example, work holiday visas, this is what kept me in Germany. Also, as a freelancer, there is an agreement between the US and the Netherlands so that could be an option too.
The thing is, even though the EU isn’t 1 country in terms of immigration like the US, it’s still possible to live in one country and then after a few years be able to move to another. It’s not the end of the world if you start in another country and then move, everything here is a cheap few hours Ryanair flight away so you can always visit and even maintain a long-distance relationship that could potentially even get you a family reunion visa when the time comes (by love ofc).
Also, schools, language visas, and many more can get you there, maybe you can live in Sweden for a while and after a few years get a permit and move to Norway.
Most important thing is to do your homework, know your rights, and be patient. Immigration, especially alone without any support in that country is incredibly difficult. But those who really want and are willing to make sacrifices will succeed. good luck 🙂
Please write another post or your future endeavors!

By: Vaslav Smith

Vaslav Smith — Sat, 07 Dec 2019 02:33:02 +0000

As the NAV Skandalen has illustrated, paying trygdeavgift does not entitle you to any benefits in Norway.

It’s a breach of human rights but Norway ignores the ECtHR so you can do nothing. Google “gaygusuz vs Austria”

I would advise you don’t work in Norway and stay no longer than three months and only as a tourist

You run the risk of being declared resident for tax purposes in Norway but denied permission to live there as happened to me. EU citizens’ time in Norway should be governed by EU/EEA laws but Norway ignores those rules and the EU tolerates it

Really, it’s not worth it …. then, if you’re still tempted, google “barnevernet”.

I have a girlfriend who wanted to join me in Norway and relocate her businesses here. I talked her out of it.