Apply for companion certificate

Orkland kommune

Companion certificates are issued to disabled persons who would like to be accompanied by a friend, family member or care assistant when they are out and about in society. The companion certificate scheme is voluntary organised by municipal authorities. It aims to improve the quality of life for disabled persons. In areas where the scheme is in operation, the certificate entitles a disabled person's companion to free entrance to public cultural events and travel on public transport. You can apply for one online.

Change your child's attendance at kindergarten

Bergen municipality
Apply to your municipal authority for a kindergarten place for your child. If you wish change your child's attendance at a public kindergarten, you should notify your municipality. You can do so online.

Applications to the Directorate of Immigration

Norwegian Directorate of Immigration

Create a user account and register your application online for a Norwegian: - visa - residence permit (work, studies and family immigration) - permanent residence permit - citizenship - travel documents.

Student loan repayment calculator

Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen)

Create a draft repayment plan showing repayment instalments, interest rates and fees for your student loan.

Motor Insurance tax

Norwegian Tax Administration

From January 2018, the annual road tax was replaced with a motor insurance tax to the authorities. This provides greater flexibility for owners of vehicles. Read more about the Motor Insurance tax.

Housing allowance calculator

Norwegian State Housing Bank

If you live in a low-income household, you may be entitled to receive housing allowance. Here you can calculate how much housing allowance you may be entitled to.

Autopass - collection of road tolls

Statens vegvesen

Here you can find information about toll roads, enter into an agreement, and find information about payment with Autopass. Autopass is the Norwegian system for the collection of road tolls. All tolls stations in Norway are automated, except for the Atlantic Ocean Tunnel and some ferries. With a valid Autopass contract and a tag in vehicles, a discount is conceded for the use of toll roads. 

Child maintenance calculator

Norwegian Labour and Welfare Service (NAV)

If possible, parents should agree privately on child maintenance payments. However, guidance on how much child maintenance should be paid is available via an online calculator from the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV). 

Find or change your regular GP / family doctor

Helfo

Everyone who wishes to do so, may have a regular General Practitioner (GP). The majority of people who reside in Norway are entitled to a regular GP. You may select and change your regular GP doctor yourself by either logging in to the helsenorge.no website ("Bytte fastlege"). You may change your regular GP twice per calendar year.