Scandinavia is built on a foundation of mutual support, where citizens and businesses contribute to the common good through taxes and respect for shared values. For those considering moving here, it's important to recognize that our society isn’t a fit for extreme religious ideologies or a mindset focused solely on personal profit. We seek individuals who believe in contributing to the well-being of the community rather than prioritizing individual gains. 😉
That's true, I respect that with all my heart and all Scandinavians are better to keep it like that to not face the state of most other European countries nowadays. Unless Sweden is already spoiled with lots of migrants, crimes etc. We have to realise that not a lot of people from other countries are ready to live with such mindset and standards.
As an American who has worked and lived in Oslo Norway for a short period in the 90’s with a work permit, and who similarly worked in the Netherlands for nearly 5 years with both a work and residence permit, I understand this stuff pretty well. I also co-owned a startup in Amsterdam during that time. In short, a tiny fraction of Americans have a tiny fraction of a chance to live abroad in Norway or Scandinavia in general. And once you get there, however you might think you will love it, in my experience most Americans can only stand the cultural differences for a short period of time before wanting to go “home”. And frankly if you want to live and remain in Norway or most places in Europe, by far the easiest way is marrying someone. All my friends that were with me back then who remained are married. My best friend married a Dane and lives in Denmark now. Basically if you want to do this kind of move successfully all the planets have to align.
i moved to Sweden back in 2017, got my citizenship.. absolutely love it. Work hard, pay your way, and it all works out in my experience. Norway was also lovely.
Wow, this video popped into the algorithm at the perfect time. I'm currently aiming to study abroad in Bergen with the hope that I can eventually work on my masters at NTNU in Trondheim.
My family immigrated to the US from Norway and Sweden in the early 1900's. In the late 1990's, I was lucky enough to spend time in the Trondheim and Stavanger areas. Spending time with family over the Christmas leave. During this time I was able to do family research and expand upon the family tree, at the immigration archives in Stavanger. Granted joining the US Marines and doing winter exercises above the Artic Circle isn't for everyone either. The Auroras were something else. Thank you for your weekly newsletter, I have enjoyed your travels
Would love to emigrate to Norway! I was employed by an Oslo based exploration company for almost 10 years before I retired. I was able to spend time in Bergen, Oslo, Stavanger and Kristiansand. I absolutely loved Kristiansand and would love to live there. But as a retiree I can see almost no chance of being successful. Thanks for your video though , it brought back some wonderful memories.
I recently visited Norway. It is a beautiful country, but I am absolutely, positively sure that I don't want to live there during the late fall and winter months when it is dark all of the time!!!
3:44 I stopped the video............".Europeans don't need work permit, to work in Norway, there is pool of 400 million people norweign companies can consider before they would ever need to consider U.S. person.
It is possible, but really not that easy immigrating from outside EU/EEA. A friend, sadly deceased, was married to a Canadian woman - and there was a LOT of hassle, very intricate paperwork and weird rules for her to move permanently. This also applied to him when they some years later moved to Canada. Among many other tasks, he had to prove this was not a marriage of convenience (not easy), document the validity of his seven year long "pre Bologna" Norwegian university education and pass a french language test to be able to work for public health service in Montreal. BTW: Learn some basic Norwegian. For English speakers it is not very hard, the formal languages are closely related - but the many Norwegian dialects can be harder to understand! Most Norwegian speak decent or even very good English, but the daily, working language will be Norwegian for 99 percent of the jobs.
We want immigrants to be able to make an effort and adapt regardless of their nationality. Norway is not for everyone. Recommend The social guidebook to Norway.
My mom's family is from Norway originally, I've wanted to move there since I was very young, just never managed to find an opportunity. Still searching for an in!
Unfortunately due to life circumstances I couldn't go to college and only have a coordinator/management role in an office job in the records industry. Not exactly something that can get me out of the states.
Hello David: short of actually moving to Norway full-time, my understanding is that a US citizen can visit Schengen countries and stay 90 days for every 180 days. So, in theory, that means, I think, that you could live in Norway for 6 months of the year, consisting of two 90-day (3-month) periods without actually "moving" to Norway. Is that correct?
Well yes but you'd be visiting and not really living there. Without a Norwegian identity number (which you get when you are a resident) you're not going to be able to open a bank account, pay bills, sign rental contracts, etc.
trust the OP.. without a person number.. you wont even be able to join most gyms.. let alone do anything like get healthcare .. you gotta WORK and earn it
Just wanted to get your thoughts on my situation if you care to comment: I am a USA resident but would love to relocate to Norway. I am self-employed as an attorney since 1995 and want to work until my brain and/or body turn to mush, so I have no thoughts of retiring, so the starting my own business angle looks to be the only way in, unless I go to a Norwegian dating site (the latter is not likely but hey, who knows). I have a Bachelor's Degree, Law Degree, and Master's Degree in tax law. Don't know if Norway needs or uses lawyers there, but if you have an opinion, would love to know if there might be a chance for someone like me. Thank you!
Your issue is language. Norwegian law is written in Norwegian and you would need an advanced knowledge of the language in order to understand nuances, argue cases, etc.
I would welcome the opportunity to live in such a beautiful region, but I have concerns. What are gainful employment options for a man with an accounting/business degree? Will I face bias as a black man (I am more beige skin colored, lol)? Can I bring my wife and two small dogs? Thanks for sharing, it is an interesting idea.
My great grandfather had a Sons Of Norway District 4 pin. Since then, I've been researching my heritage and how to gain citizenship and visit. Learning Bokmal is it? Anyway, Altid Bestige!
Nice video, Norway is a very very nice country! if taxes are your worry try Switzerland also a brilliant country where you can negotiate your taxes , provided your good for 10 milj plus USD........but anyway the taxlevel givesyou all you need healthcare education no poverty etc so reconsider!
this might be a stupid question but do you need to get a job in order for you to apply for a work visa? or is it the other way around? i found your video super insightful! thank you so much.
Regarding English not being a benefit. It's a half-truth. Not many jobs require English skills, but it's very useful for comunicating until you learn Norwegian.
As someone who lives in Lofoten I can say that temperatures near the coast is relatively mild overall during winter, so if you avoid the inland areas you should be good - as long as the Gulf stream don't disappear that should remain true. Average temperatures near the coast isn't too far below zero C (32 F) at average even in the north, but if you want hot summers you need to go south as the average summer temperature up north is less than 20 C (68 F). However, if you prefer mild summers that don't give you heatstroke as long as the winters aren't too harsh then the northern coast climate isn't a bad deal.
man i cant afford to simply fly out of this country. im a U.S citizen with no major skill minus art and factory work and held those jobs for 13 years now. i was an immigrant here but didnt have a choice as i was a newborn. but being hispanic, it seems im not wanted here either. no criminal record, not even a traffic ticket and alot of hard labor under my belt and i still struggle to simply survive half the time. iv always wanted to move up to norway or sweden, just somewhere cold and beautiful where hard work and being kind could just live peacefully
I am a US citizen and an Italian citizen. So I ama citizen of the EU. Would that help with a Shengen countey like Norway? My kids have dual citizenship too...I just hope that there are job openings for foreign nurses...
Yes. Massively. You are then an Italian and can just pack your bags and move to Norway. No questions asked. Just buy or rent a place, register with the police your new address (so that you will receive offical mail etc). That's it. (You do need to be able to sustain yourself though, aka not go on social welfare).
There are classes in Norwegian for foreigners, and both languages are Germanic. The biggest problem for English speaking people is usually the pronounciation, really no prohibitive problem.
I’ve always wanted to visit norway and maybe live there since my great great grandparents on my mom’s side are from there so the culture has always been interesting; I was thinking about it a few years ago though recent events are making me think about it again.
Dont recommend it. Norway is great but it looks like the AMOC is shutting down and without the warm water from it Norway is going to freeze. Just compare the weather at the same latitude in Canada. That is going to be Norway's climate.
Hoping I'm not going to need this video. Part of me is tempted to give up and move, but I love my home state of Massachusetts, so I'm going to stay and fight.
Thanks for the video. We are moving to Spain because my wife can get EU citizenship in 2 years there. That being said, Norway is a place I could see myself living at least part-time in the long-run once we have our EU passport. We will always be thankful and pay our taxes to Spain for giving us an out from the US, but I can say that I do plan on bringing my income and taxes to a country that is thankful for, and spends my taxes for the better of all. Im tired of spending $100k a year in taxes and seeing no benefits from my money. I LOVE the fact that in most of Europe (Norway included of course) you can see a benefit from your taxes. You can see a return from uour investment, and that is amazing. Im tired of my money not helping people through healthcare and infrastructure, rather going to bomb children in “3rd world” countries. Trump has hastened my exit, and for that I can say I’m thankful I guess? Lol
You're welcome! Getting "EU citizenship" from a third country is certainly a route that's open to some, albeit a complicated one. Thanks for watching 🙌
Well stated thank you. I hate seeing people suffer on our streets, or even if you’re a stable person with a job struggle to get healthcare. It seems there’s only so much fighting we can do before the US put simply, is just unlivable. I wish you luck in your future ventures!
There really should be more positive videos such as yours 🙂 All I ever run into are videos bemoaning how illegal immigration has destroyed all hope, or , Americans bemoaning what a tough run they had and how difficult evrything was and why they went back home.
As I understand it Norwegians are not really in favor of a ton of new immigrants. Which sucks, because I would love to live there but I don't wanna go somewhere where a ton of people don't want me
Norway have had high immigration rate for many years. We don't mind immigrants, but a lot of refugees the last 10 years, first Syria and now Ukraine, have put pressure on the welfare system and housing market.
@@okklidokkli I totally get it. Being in the US we have issues with immigration as well though if you're not living in a sanctuary city you don't really notice it. I do wonder if many Syrians intend to go back home now that Assad is gone
This is painting an overly positive picture about how easy it is to move to Norway. that's certainly not what I'm hearing from Americans who are trying to do it and those who have done it.
@@lifeinnorway1I’m glad you pointed out that it’s difficult. So many Americans are proclaiming to want open borders and are met with a rude awakening of how hard it can actually be for them to go anywhere else because of…not open borders.
Thanks. First Norway relocation video! Off the top of your head is there a route for a single retired American to move to Norway? Over 65. Annual retirement income (Social security and small work pension) of about $60,000 and net worth in high 6 figures in US dollars.
No, it’s very challenging for an American without family ties or a job offer in Norway to retire there, given the lack of a specific retirement visa or any kind of "self-sufficiency permit" for non-EU citizens. Some European countries offer residency by investment and/or wealth, but not Norway.
Consider if another EU country might be easier to get visa access to. Then when you have that, you can pretty much just move to Norway as Norway is part of the Schengen area.
No, it’s very challenging for an American without family ties or a job offer in Norway to retire there, given the lack of a specific retirement visa or any kind of "self-sufficiency permit" for non-EU citizens. Some European countries offer residency by investment and/or wealth, but not Norway.
why would you even consider retiring there?! it's the most expensive country in the world and it will definitely drain your retirement funds quickly, lol .
You can live and work in Norway as an EU citizen even though Norway is not an EU member. This is my plan. (And hoping a Norwegian will want to marry me someday, so I can gain full Norwegian citizenship.)
Hello, I am a Bulgarian living in Turkey. I have many reasons for seeking asylum, such as race, religion, politics. I want to go to Norway for a while to save money and after I have accumulated the necessary financial savings, I want to get a visa and seek asylum in the USA. Do you have any advice?
I saw the results of the 2024 election back in 2020. My husband and I are a bit too old to move to Norway, so in 2022 we did the next best thing: we bought a cottage in a small town in Minnesota and we’re retiring next year.
Yeah, I don’t think 400 million EU citizens have or are pursuing an PhD. And Fulbright has tons of K-10 English teacher positions. I was going to see about a PhD entirely in Norway but have decided to do only a year exchange there. And I wouldn’t expect any US companies to be able to stay open overseas much longer, with our economy heading into the toilet since none of the Dem programs that have reduced inflation and created millions of jobs are going to be expanded.
Boy I wish family roots were enough. My grandmother’s family hails from Lillestrom and I’ve stood in the house where she was born. Would love to immigrate from the fascist nightmare we are about to enter in the US.
You'd be pretty well off if you can pick up your whole life and move to Norway, in which case, unless you live in an underdevoloped country... why would you? Leaving your friends and family and all you know, including having to learn a new language... it'd only be worth it if you're a refugee and/or poor/lower middle class.
I can testify that Norwegians don't like Americans that much: I have applied to many jobs using the same resume, but the only difference is that I would say I am from Europe on one and the USA on the other...I would immediately get replies from the one with European citizenship and no callbacks from the American one. I took it another step farther and have sent some emails around asking the SAME things to norwegian universities except that I would say I am European on one and American on the others...IDENTICAL results...nobody would answer my emails with the American background , but would get quick replies from the European one. I have the same feeling all the nordics are like this....shameful, but it is what it is what's the saddest part is that a lot of universities or government bodies that require application fees will hope you pay up only to profit from your automatic "no" on everything.
You'll be a minority for sure, but Norway has a substancial population from African and Asian countries. Specially in Oslo and the bigger cities you would not really stand out.
Oh yeah, I'd love to end up on a government watchlist for being successful in any fashion and thereby having an Unrealized Capital Gains Tax levied onto my head like a bounty. Oh yes, and if you ever move AWAY from Norway, you get handed an Exit Tax, which includes MORE unrealized gains taxes along with the rest of their list.
I make one joke on a live stream about moving to Switzerland because the US is terrible and RUclips's like, "Have you considered moving to Europe?" Yep, yep I have lol, but unless I win the lottery it's not happening any time soon. But who knows, maybe one of these days, jeg ikke snakker Norsk skjønt, but hey I can learn lol.
So basically, since I'm poor and don't have a bachelors degree yet, im completely screwed lmao 👍 thanks... i guess I'm really banking on meeting a nice single norwegian girl 🤷
What about retired people moving to Norway? My mother and grandparents were born and lived near Molde. After the November election, I’m not sure I want to live here anymore. Trump and his billionaires are going to trash the place.
Isn’t your government moving towards the far right? I have thought about moving to Norway, but if it’s just going to be one more domino that is going to fall in the realm of modern European right wing fascism, I’m not sure if it’s worth all of the time and investment. If you could be so kind to expand on this, I would truly appreciate it. Thanks in advance!
No. We will probably get a conservative/liberal right wing government with the 3 parties Høyre, FRP and Venstre. FRP is very anti immigration, but it is not "far right" or faschist. And they have to work with Høyre and most probably Venstre, and the latter being very liberal and pro immigration.
@@lifeinnorway1When I was there between March and August 1998, one of my many memories of living in an apartment in Oslo was the sun coming up around 3:30am with no blackout shades. 😂 Or going to the Vinmonopolet to buy wine or liqour only on the weekend with my ration stamps! It’s an amazingly beautiful country with a fundamentally different living experience than Americans are familiar with.
@ Probably a queue ticket, and no offense meant. I just vividly recall having one place in the city to purchase liquor or wine and that you had a purchase limit. I bought beer at the grocery store. My memory could absolutely be wrong, but I know I couldn’t just go to a store on say a Tuesday night to buy a bottle.
@@IDriveAnAudi Thanks for replying. My comment was meant to be funny. I clearly remember the queue tickets at the Wine Monopoly (they are still common at places like drug stores/pharmacies). The restrictive closing times and Wine Monopoly are related to the prohibition era in 1920s. Some trivia: Kevin Costners role in "The Untouchables" was a son of Norwegian immigrants named "Ness". You can say prohibition never really ended in Norway 🙂
"Do you want to trade paying under 15% in taxes and a warmer climate for 55% taxes and 8 months of winter?" Gonna be a hard pass on that one, chief. I dont give a shit how good the social programs are or how nice the views are.
Scandinavia is built on a foundation of mutual support, where citizens and businesses contribute to the common good through taxes and respect for shared values. For those considering moving here, it's important to recognize that our society isn’t a fit for extreme religious ideologies or a mindset focused solely on personal profit. We seek individuals who believe in contributing to the well-being of the community rather than prioritizing individual gains. 😉
That is beautiful 😭❤️
Thanks for your input!
The antithesis of the US. Many Americans would have trouble fitting in there.😂
@@curiouspenguin6887as an American that’s literally all I want 😭
That's true, I respect that with all my heart and all Scandinavians are better to keep it like that to not face the state of most other European countries nowadays. Unless Sweden is already spoiled with lots of migrants, crimes etc. We have to realise that not a lot of people from other countries are ready to live with such mindset and standards.
As an American who has worked and lived in Oslo Norway for a short period in the 90’s with a work permit, and who similarly worked in the Netherlands for nearly 5 years with both a work and residence permit, I understand this stuff pretty well. I also co-owned a startup in Amsterdam during that time. In short, a tiny fraction of Americans have a tiny fraction of a chance to live abroad in Norway or Scandinavia in general. And once you get there, however you might think you will love it, in my experience most Americans can only stand the cultural differences for a short period of time before wanting to go “home”. And frankly if you want to live and remain in Norway or most places in Europe, by far the easiest way is marrying someone. All my friends that were with me back then who remained are married. My best friend married a Dane and lives in Denmark now. Basically if you want to do this kind of move successfully all the planets have to align.
I agree totally that it isn't for everyone. Thanks for sharing your experiences! 🙌
i moved to Sweden back in 2017, got my citizenship.. absolutely love it. Work hard, pay your way, and it all works out in my experience. Norway was also lovely.
What could they not stand about the culture?
Wow, this video popped into the algorithm at the perfect time. I'm currently aiming to study abroad in Bergen with the hope that I can eventually work on my masters at NTNU in Trondheim.
I wish you well in your studies, and welcome to Trondheim!
and don't be afraid of the dark in Trondheim! If you need a 'pep talk' drive to Røros and enjoy the color of the mountains or the sky 😀
My family immigrated to the US from Norway and Sweden in the early 1900's. In the late 1990's, I was lucky enough to spend time in the Trondheim and Stavanger areas. Spending time with family over the Christmas leave. During this time I was able to do family research and expand upon the family tree, at the immigration archives in Stavanger. Granted joining the US Marines and doing winter exercises above the Artic Circle isn't for everyone either. The Auroras were something else. Thank you for your weekly newsletter, I have enjoyed your travels
Thanks for your input!
Would love to emigrate to Norway! I was employed by an Oslo based exploration company for almost 10 years before I retired. I was able to spend time in Bergen, Oslo, Stavanger and Kristiansand. I absolutely loved Kristiansand and would love to live there. But as a retiree I can see almost no chance of being successful. Thanks for your video though , it brought back some wonderful memories.
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and sharing your experiences 🙌
I recently visited Norway. It is a beautiful country, but I am absolutely, positively sure that I don't want to live there during the late fall and winter months when it is dark all of the time!!!
That's fair! It's definitely not for everyone :)
3:44 I stopped the video............".Europeans don't need work permit, to work in Norway, there is pool of 400 million people norweign companies can consider before they would ever need to consider U.S. person.
Yes indeed, that's the biggest hurdle for sure.
It's okay, you can just marry a Norwegian. Better start dating. 💘
Same, no reason to bother with the rest of the video lmao, not in reach.
It is possible, but really not that easy immigrating from outside EU/EEA. A friend, sadly deceased, was married to a Canadian woman - and there was a LOT of hassle, very intricate paperwork and weird rules for her to move permanently. This also applied to him when they some years later moved to Canada. Among many other tasks, he had to prove this was not a marriage of convenience (not easy), document the validity of his seven year long "pre Bologna" Norwegian university education and pass a french language test to be able to work for public health service in Montreal. BTW: Learn some basic Norwegian. For English speakers it is not very hard, the formal languages are closely related - but the many Norwegian dialects can be harder to understand! Most Norwegian speak decent or even very good English, but the daily, working language will be Norwegian for 99 percent of the jobs.
Agree with all of this! Thanks for watching 🙌
My father's side is from Norway, maybe it's time to get in contact with my roots 🇳🇴
Lots of people come to Norway investigating their heritage!
How do Norwegians feel about Americans moving there?
Americans are in general welcome in Norway.
We want immigrants to be able to make an effort and adapt regardless of their nationality. Norway is not for everyone. Recommend The social guidebook to Norway.
I don't like it.
My mom's family is from Norway originally, I've wanted to move there since I was very young, just never managed to find an opportunity. Still searching for an in!
Well I hope this video helped a bit! Thanks for watching 🙌
How about the fields of Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or Python Development? Those are three fields I'm interested in.
IT is certainly one area with jobs available.
Unfortunately due to life circumstances I couldn't go to college and only have a coordinator/management role in an office job in the records industry. Not exactly something that can get me out of the states.
Hello David: short of actually moving to Norway full-time, my understanding is that a US citizen can visit Schengen countries and stay 90 days for every 180 days. So, in theory, that means, I think, that you could live in Norway for 6 months of the year, consisting of two 90-day (3-month) periods without actually "moving" to Norway. Is that correct?
Well yes but you'd be visiting and not really living there. Without a Norwegian identity number (which you get when you are a resident) you're not going to be able to open a bank account, pay bills, sign rental contracts, etc.
trust the OP.. without a person number.. you wont even be able to join most gyms.. let alone do anything like get healthcare .. you gotta WORK and earn it
Awesome video. Really informative!
Aw thanks, I hope it sparks some ideas! Thanks for watching 🙌
Just wanted to get your thoughts on my situation if you care to comment: I am a USA resident but would love to relocate to Norway. I am self-employed as an attorney since 1995 and want to work until my brain and/or body turn to mush, so I have no thoughts of retiring, so the starting my own business angle looks to be the only way in, unless I go to a Norwegian dating site (the latter is not likely but hey, who knows). I have a Bachelor's Degree, Law Degree, and Master's Degree in tax law. Don't know if Norway needs or uses lawyers there, but if you have an opinion, would love to know if there might be a chance for someone like me. Thank you!
Your issue is language. Norwegian law is written in Norwegian and you would need an advanced knowledge of the language in order to understand nuances, argue cases, etc.
@@lifeinnorway1 they might have an in with trade-law between Norway and English speaking markets?
I hope your video encourages many Americans to move there.
I think it’s more likely to put people off when they realise how challenging it can be. Thanks for watching 🙌
I would welcome the opportunity to live in such a beautiful region, but I have concerns. What are gainful employment options for a man with an accounting/business degree? Will I face bias as a black man (I am more beige skin colored, lol)? Can I bring my wife and two small dogs? Thanks for sharing, it is an interesting idea.
Come to Alaska. We have space, and need people in all sectors.
My great grandfather had a Sons Of Norway District 4 pin. Since then, I've been researching my heritage and how to gain citizenship and visit. Learning Bokmal is it? Anyway,
Altid Bestige!
Thxs!
Thank you for watching! 🙌
Love your channel and podcasts. Watching with interest from Australia too.👍🏼
I have always wanted to move to Norway . I have Norwegian roots and relatives
I definitely recommend an extended visit first :)
Love your content!
Thank you so much! 🙌🏼
Would love to live there. Just subscribed. Hope to be there someday when a pensioners visa becomes available.
Thank you for subscribing!
I'm sorry but as a native Norwegian pensioners visa isn't accepted. We watched Italy, we said no.
How about nurses? I've heard that nurses are needed but any idea what the work environment like?
I'd love to, but I don't have in demand employment skills.
Thanks for watching anyway! 🙌
Nice video, Norway is a very very nice country! if taxes are your worry try Switzerland also a brilliant country where you can negotiate your taxes , provided your good for 10 milj plus USD........but anyway the taxlevel givesyou all you need healthcare education no poverty etc so reconsider!
Thanks for watching and for sharing your thoughts! 🇳🇴🇨🇭
what if i just wanted a vacation home in norway would that be as difficult ?
this might be a stupid question but do you need to get a job in order for you to apply for a work visa? or is it the other way around? i found your video super insightful! thank you so much.
Yes a work visa requires a job offer. There’s a job-seeker visa but they are hard to get and only last six months anyway.
Regarding English not being a benefit. It's a half-truth.
Not many jobs require English skills, but it's very useful for comunicating until you learn Norwegian.
Your point is true but that's not the point I was making! Thanks for watching, anyway 🙌
Where would the best place to move to if weather was a major consideration?
Great vid btw. Thank you 👍🏻
If you mean warmer & more sunny - probably a little south of Oslo
@HomeWorkouts_LS Thank you.
The south coast has the "best" weather, but Norway is not a country to move to if you don't like cold weather or mild summers!
As someone who lives in Lofoten I can say that temperatures near the coast is relatively mild overall during winter, so if you avoid the inland areas you should be good - as long as the Gulf stream don't disappear that should remain true. Average temperatures near the coast isn't too far below zero C (32 F) at average even in the north, but if you want hot summers you need to go south as the average summer temperature up north is less than 20 C (68 F). However, if you prefer mild summers that don't give you heatstroke as long as the winters aren't too harsh then the northern coast climate isn't a bad deal.
@@lifeinnorway1 Florida
Do you have one of these videos for an about-to-turn-50 years old Australian/UK citizen moving to Norway?
I don't, but it's basically the same rules.
man i cant afford to simply fly out of this country. im a U.S citizen with no major skill minus art and factory work and held those jobs for 13 years now. i was an immigrant here but didnt have a choice as i was a newborn. but being hispanic, it seems im not wanted here either. no criminal record, not even a traffic ticket and alot of hard labor under my belt and i still struggle to simply survive half the time. iv always wanted to move up to norway or sweden, just somewhere cold and beautiful where hard work and being kind could just live peacefully
I am a US citizen and an Italian citizen. So I ama citizen of the EU. Would that help with a Shengen countey like Norway? My kids have dual citizenship too...I just hope that there are job openings for foreign nurses...
Yes. Massively. You are then an Italian and can just pack your bags and move to Norway. No questions asked. Just buy or rent a place, register with the police your new address (so that you will receive offical mail etc). That's it. (You do need to be able to sustain yourself though, aka not go on social welfare).
Yes, Italians are free to travel to and move to Norway, although you'll need an income to register as a resident.
Norway need nurses. With Italian citizenship there should be some possibilities for you.
I just want health care. I've had a torn labrum ruining my life for 2 years and I just partially tore my bicep. I can't get any help
Sorry to hear that ❤️
How would one be able to learn Norway and its culture. I have always loved this land and snow and want to take my family.
You can start with my website at www.lifeinnorway.net :)
There are classes in Norwegian for foreigners, and both languages are Germanic. The biggest problem for English speaking people is usually the pronounciation, really no prohibitive problem.
I’ve always wanted to visit norway and maybe live there since my great great grandparents on my mom’s side are from there so the culture has always been interesting; I was thinking about it a few years ago though recent events are making me think about it again.
You should totally visit sometime!
Dont recommend it. Norway is great but it looks like the AMOC is shutting down and without the warm water from it Norway is going to freeze. Just compare the weather at the same latitude in Canada. That is going to be Norway's climate.
Thanks for the info!
I would love to I am too old, and my health is failing.
Hoping I'm not going to need this video. Part of me is tempted to give up and move, but I love my home state of Massachusetts, so I'm going to stay and fight.
Thank for watching!
LOL, fight for what?
@@cbgbstew4072 for starters the rights of women in the US to control their own bodies.
@@cbgbstew4072for our country, taking it back from fascists.
@@cbgbstew4072 Democracy? Sanity? Rule of law? Women's rights? Take your pick. 🙄
Thanks for the video. We are moving to Spain because my wife can get EU citizenship in 2 years there. That being said, Norway is a place I could see myself living at least part-time in the long-run once we have our EU passport. We will always be thankful and pay our taxes to Spain for giving us an out from the US, but I can say that I do plan on bringing my income and taxes to a country that is thankful for, and spends my taxes for the better of all. Im tired of spending $100k a year in taxes and seeing no benefits from my money. I LOVE the fact that in most of Europe (Norway included of course) you can see a benefit from your taxes. You can see a return from uour investment, and that is amazing. Im tired of my money not helping people through healthcare and infrastructure, rather going to bomb children in “3rd world” countries. Trump has hastened my exit, and for that I can say I’m thankful I guess? Lol
You're welcome! Getting "EU citizenship" from a third country is certainly a route that's open to some, albeit a complicated one. Thanks for watching 🙌
Well stated thank you. I hate seeing people suffer on our streets, or even if you’re a stable person with a job struggle to get healthcare. It seems there’s only so much fighting we can do before the US put simply, is just unlivable. I wish you luck in your future ventures!
Welp that’s Norway eliminated from my escape from the US plan
There really should be more positive videos such as yours 🙂 All I ever run into are videos bemoaning how illegal immigration has destroyed all hope, or , Americans bemoaning what a tough run they had and how difficult evrything was and why they went back home.
Thanks for watching and for the kind comments! More videos like this coming.
As I understand it Norwegians are not really in favor of a ton of new immigrants. Which sucks, because I would love to live there but I don't wanna go somewhere where a ton of people don't want me
Norway have had high immigration rate for many years. We don't mind immigrants, but a lot of refugees the last 10 years, first Syria and now Ukraine, have put pressure on the welfare system and housing market.
@@okklidokkli I totally get it. Being in the US we have issues with immigration as well though if you're not living in a sanctuary city you don't really notice it. I do wonder if many Syrians intend to go back home now that Assad is gone
What is the microphone you use at 0:50 called?
It might be a Hollyland Lark M2
Hi! Yes, Hollyland Lark M2
This is painting an overly positive picture about how easy it is to move to Norway. that's certainly not what I'm hearing from Americans who are trying to do it and those who have done it.
If what you took away was that it’s easy for Americans to move to Norway, I think you need to watch the video again! I said quite the opposite.
@@lifeinnorway1I’m glad you pointed out that it’s difficult. So many Americans are proclaiming to want open borders and are met with a rude awakening of how hard it can actually be for them to go anywhere else because of…not open borders.
Almost like borders are a requirement for a stable society...
Thanks. First Norway relocation video! Off the top of your head is there a route for a single retired American to move to Norway? Over 65. Annual retirement income (Social security and small work pension) of about $60,000 and net worth in high 6 figures in US dollars.
No, it’s very challenging for an American without family ties or a job offer in Norway to retire there, given the lack of a specific retirement visa or any kind of "self-sufficiency permit" for non-EU citizens. Some European countries offer residency by investment and/or wealth, but not Norway.
Consider if another EU country might be easier to get visa access to. Then when you have that, you can pretty much just move to Norway as Norway is part of the Schengen area.
@Mosern1977 thanks. Was born in Germany decades ago and then naturalized US. Recently started working on getting German citizenship.
Peter...as per the video, could you start a business? Depending on your experience, maybe a small consulting job would work.
What if you are retiring? What are the qualifications to move there in that case?
No, it’s very challenging for an American without family ties or a job offer in Norway to retire there, given the lack of a specific retirement visa or any kind of "self-sufficiency permit" for non-EU citizens. Some European countries offer residency by investment and/or wealth, but not Norway.
why would you even consider retiring there?! it's the most expensive country in the world and it will definitely drain your retirement funds quickly, lol .
What are the chances for a dual US and EU citizen to move there? Norway is my fav country because I’m outdoorsy.
It's much easier for an EU citizen to move. You can check the immigration guides on www.lifeinnorway.net for more.
You can live and work in Norway as an EU citizen even though Norway is not an EU member. This is my plan. (And hoping a Norwegian will want to marry me someday, so I can gain full Norwegian citizenship.)
@ I’m married but I’d do the same 😉
Fresh produce?
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Hello, I am a Bulgarian living in Turkey. I have many reasons for seeking asylum, such as race, religion, politics. I want to go to Norway for a while to save money and after I have accumulated the necessary financial savings, I want to get a visa and seek asylum in the USA. Do you have any advice?
I have no idea about moving to the US, sorry
I saw the results of the 2024 election back in 2020. My husband and I are a bit too old to move to Norway, so in 2022 we did the next best thing: we bought a cottage in a small town in Minnesota and we’re retiring next year.
For those of you who are curious as to where…I’ll give you a hint: Norwegian royalty visits one of our local colleges often.
Happy retirement!
No way. Too cold.
Fair enough!
Yo! Where my Norwegian singles at? 😅
Yeah, I don’t think 400 million EU citizens have or are pursuing an PhD. And Fulbright has tons of K-10 English teacher positions. I was going to see about a PhD entirely in Norway but have decided to do only a year exchange there. And I wouldn’t expect any US companies to be able to stay open overseas much longer, with our economy heading into the toilet since none of the Dem programs that have reduced inflation and created millions of jobs are going to be expanded.
Thanks for watching, and enjoy your year in Norway! 🇳🇴
So as a middle-aged, unskilled American laborer, I could move to Norway and be homeless. Great! I'll catch the next flight. (rolls eyes)
What an odd comment. Would you rather I had lied and pretended the process was easy then? (rolls eyes)
Can I bring my cats? Can I teach English? Will I get to meet Fenriz?
Are they Norwegian Forest Cats? Fenriz seems pretty cool, sometimes I listen to the playlist he compiled on Spotify
Boy I wish family roots were enough. My grandmother’s family hails from Lillestrom and I’ve stood in the house where she was born. Would love to immigrate from the fascist nightmare we are about to enter in the US.
You'd be pretty well off if you can pick up your whole life and move to Norway, in which case, unless you live in an underdevoloped country... why would you? Leaving your friends and family and all you know, including having to learn a new language... it'd only be worth it if you're a refugee and/or poor/lower middle class.
Based on my experience I disagree completely, but fair enough :) Thanks for watching!
TL;DR you probably can't.
This video's going to be some evergreen content.
I can testify that Norwegians don't like Americans that much:
I have applied to many jobs using the same resume, but the only difference is that I would say I am from Europe on one and the USA on the other...I would immediately get replies from the one with European citizenship and no callbacks from the American one.
I took it another step farther and have sent some emails around asking the SAME things to norwegian universities except that I would say I am European on one and American on the others...IDENTICAL results...nobody would answer my emails with the American background , but would get quick replies from the European one.
I have the same feeling all the nordics are like this....shameful, but it is what it is
what's the saddest part is that a lot of universities or government bodies that require application fees will hope you pay up only to profit from your automatic "no" on everything.
That is not about liking. As he said, it is easier to employ someone from a European country. Norwegians are mostly positive to American people.
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As a dark Asian American man, would I stand out too much in Norway?
You'll be a minority for sure, but Norway has a substancial population from African and Asian countries. Specially in Oslo and the bigger cities you would not really stand out.
Very much so lol
I would advise visiting to see how comfortable you are with wherever it is you're thinking of moving to.
Oh yeah, I'd love to end up on a government watchlist for being successful in any fashion and thereby having an Unrealized Capital Gains Tax levied onto my head like a bounty.
Oh yes, and if you ever move AWAY from Norway, you get handed an Exit Tax, which includes MORE unrealized gains taxes along with the rest of their list.
Then watching a video about moving to Norway is probably not something you should waste time doing. There’s money to be made! 😂
Becky here commenting on my honey`s channel. My grandparents came to the US from Norway. I have cousins that still live there.
I make one joke on a live stream about moving to Switzerland because the US is terrible and RUclips's like, "Have you considered moving to Europe?"
Yep, yep I have lol, but unless I win the lottery it's not happening any time soon. But who knows, maybe one of these days, jeg ikke snakker Norsk skjønt, but hey I can learn lol.
It's well worth a visit, at the very least ;)
Sometimes the place you were born doesn’t match your values
True! Thanks for watching 🙌
I am.a Norwegian , and I want to move away from here 🤣 A rich country, but many poor peoples. Expensive country.
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Too cold for you? Well, thanks for watching anyway!
Edit: Can I marry Fenriz?
americans moving to norway is the last thing you want
So basically, since I'm poor and don't have a bachelors degree yet, im completely screwed lmao 👍 thanks... i guess I'm really banking on meeting a nice single norwegian girl 🤷
DONT TEMPT ME FRODO
OK! 🙌
Do you get many geordies coming across? Haway the toon, thats champion 😂
We get all kinds! Even a handful of mackems 🤫
We even have some 'Black Cats' coming here.
What about retired people moving to Norway? My mother and grandparents were born and lived near Molde. After the November election, I’m not sure I want to live here anymore. Trump and his billionaires are going to trash the place.
The women are so beautiful 😍
Not my area of expertise.
Isn’t your government moving towards the far right? I have thought about moving to Norway, but if it’s just going to be one more domino that is going to fall in the realm of modern European right wing fascism, I’m not sure if it’s worth all of the time and investment. If you could be so kind to expand on this, I would truly appreciate it. Thanks in advance!
Well our current prime minister is from the Labour Party 🤷♀️
No. We will probably get a conservative/liberal right wing government with the 3 parties Høyre, FRP and Venstre. FRP is very anti immigration, but it is not "far right" or faschist. And they have to work with Høyre and most probably Venstre, and the latter being very liberal and pro immigration.
Let's say the Norwegian "extreme right" is far less extreme than American one.
You couldn't get much further right than the US is about to be, just about anywhere would be an improvement lol.
@@1mariomaniac oh, you totally can. Think about modern Russia...
Norway propaganda, but I'm here for it
I’m not sure a video outlining how difficult it can be to move to Norway qualifies as Norway propaganda, but thanks for watching anyway! 🙌
@lifeinnorway1 Sorry I had no bad intent, it was just a joke 😭 I love Norway, the beautiful mountains and nature is insane.
At this point, it seems like Norway is at less risk of a Russian takeover than America
Who knows.
What's with all the politcal weebs here? 😂😂😂
Trump has inspired millions of US citizens to move abroad. Welcome to Norway. Free healthcare, free education, well developed public transport.
Yes but Norway is definitely not for everyone, that's for sure! Thanks for watching 🙌
@@lifeinnorway1When I was there between March and August 1998, one of my many memories of living in an apartment in Oslo was the sun coming up around 3:30am with no blackout shades. 😂 Or going to the Vinmonopolet to buy wine or liqour only on the weekend with my ration stamps! It’s an amazingly beautiful country with a fundamentally different living experience than Americans are familiar with.
@@IDriveAnAudi Ration cards? You must be joking! There hasn't been ration cards since WW2. Or maybe you meant queue ticket?
@ Probably a queue ticket, and no offense meant. I just vividly recall having one place in the city to purchase liquor or wine and that you had a purchase limit. I bought beer at the grocery store. My memory could absolutely be wrong, but I know I couldn’t just go to a store on say a Tuesday night to buy a bottle.
@@IDriveAnAudi Thanks for replying. My comment was meant to be funny. I clearly remember the queue tickets at the Wine Monopoly (they are still common at places like drug stores/pharmacies). The restrictive closing times and Wine Monopoly are related to the prohibition era in 1920s. Some trivia: Kevin Costners role in "The Untouchables" was a son of Norwegian immigrants named "Ness". You can say prohibition never really ended in Norway 🙂
Any single Norwegian guys out there? LOL! 😂❤
LOL!
0:33 If there’s any Americans you want in Norway, it’s definitely not those ones, we don’t want the here either lmao
"Do you want to trade paying under 15% in taxes and a warmer climate for 55% taxes and 8 months of winter?" Gonna be a hard pass on that one, chief. I dont give a shit how good the social programs are or how nice the views are.
More like 3-4 months of winter and 30% taxes.
55% taxes and 8 months of winter!??
i have Norwegian blood but economy is garbage & this is not my words these words of native born Norwegian!
Ok! Thanks for watching 🙌
Love your content ❤
Ah thanks!