Welcome to Vestfold! Now that you have successfully arrived, there are several important steps you need to take to ensure a smooth transition into your new life and work in Vestfold. This section provides a step-by-step guide on what you must do after your arrival in Norway.
Step-by-Step Guide
This guide provides the steps that are required once you have moved to Vestfold for work. We have outlined the essential actions and requirements to help you settle to your life in Vestfold.
Step 1: Register Your Address
- Action/Task: Register your address with the Norwegian National Population Register (Folkeregisteret).
- Requirement: You must provide documentation, such as your rental agreement or proof of homeownership.
- Why: Registering your address is crucial for tax purposes and receiving important official correspondence.
- Resources: Visit your local municipality's website to find more information about registration.
Ste 2: Get a Tax Card (Skattekort)
- Action/Task: Apply for a tax card from the Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten).
- Requirement: You will need your residence permit, job details, and proof of your address.
- Why: A tax card is necessary for your employer to calculate the correct amount of tax to withhold from your salary.
- Resources: Skatteetaten Website.
Step 3: Open a Bank Account
- Action/Task: Open a bank account in Norway to receive your salary and manage your finances.
- Requirement: Bring your identification, residence permit, and proof of address to the bank.
- Why: A Norwegian bank account is essential for safe financial transactions and salary deposits.
- Resources: Research local banks to find one that suits your needs.
Step 4: Get a Norwegian Personal Identification Number (Fødselsnummer)
- Action/Task: Apply for a personal identification number through the Norwegian Tax Administration.
- Requirement: You will need your tax card, residence permit, and proof of address.
- Why: The personal identification number is essential for accessing public services and conducting various official transactions in Norway.
Step 5: Get acces to health Insurance and GP registration
- Action/Task: Register with the National Health Insurance Scheme and select a general practitioner (fastlege).
- Requirement: You will need your personal identification number and proof of residency.
- Why: Registration ensures you have access to public healthcare services in Norway.
- Resources: Visit Helsenorge.no for more information.