

David
@dmcart13
Norwegian expat in Scotland
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About me
Norwegian
Lives in Glasgow
Speaks English, Norwegian
Registration: 15 December 2009
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Buying a car in Norway by Kenjee
Hi, To be able to move in Norway, a lot of expatriates think of buying a car, whether new or second-hand. What are the formalities to buy a vehicle in Norway: car registration, insurance, etc.? What are the relevant authorities or ...

Buying and running a car in Norway is horrendously expensive. I would recommend avoiding it if at all possible. You can read a bit more about rules at Statens Vegvesen (the government agency in charge) at http://www.vegvesen.no/en/Home David Read More


Pressure cooker in oslo by Routima
Hello, I am an Indian, living in Oslo. I really want to buy a pressure cooker. Experts, please help, how can I find it ? Thanks a lot, Routima

Hello, I think you might have problems finding one if you restrict yourself to a particular model. Norway is a small market and choice is often limited. You can of course order from abroad over the internet, but you will have to pay import taxes. ... Read More


Molasses by d.jane.s
So glad I've found this page! Luckily a trip to Sweden brings in my butter for shortbread. Is there a molasses equivalent in Norway?? tusen takk...

I prefer to use treacle, but that's almost the same thing. I just looked up some Norwegian recipes for gingerbread and those recipes used lys sirup. I guess you can experiment though if you want to. Read More



Molasses by d.jane.s
So glad I've found this page! Luckily a trip to Sweden brings in my butter for shortbread. Is there a molasses equivalent in Norway?? tusen takk...

I used to see it in Ultra, imported from the UK. I think the Norwegian equivalent is Mørk Sirup, which you should be able to buy in almost any supermarket. I don't think it is identical, but probably close enough for most purposes. Read More


National Insurance Number and Jobcentre Plus by dmcart13
Hello, Has anyone here had to got for an interview at the Jobcentre Plus in order to get a national insurance number? What is the purpose of the interview? What is it that they need to know? Thanks for your help, David

Hello, Thanks for your input. We actually had our appointment a few weeks ago and have now received a national insurance number in the post. It went a lot quicker than I had expected. There weren't many questions. The man conducting the ... Read More


Can any friends tell me how to find job in stavanger by sukriti
I am new in Stavanger and its a couple of weeks that I am here in Stavanger. I do not know how to find a job. Please can anybody can tell how to find job in Stavanger?

Hello, Learning Norwegian is usually essential, although some IT jobs are available without knowing it. I would suggest you have a profile on LinkedIn, since it is popular in Norway and I have heard of several people who have found a job through ... Read More


anyone waiting for spousal visa(family immigration) visa approval? by MO86
i applied in April 2014

I am afraid the great Norwegian bureaucracy lacks a sense of urgency, unless they want money from you in which case they are surprising efficient. Read More


good carpenter wants to live and work in Norway by carpenter36
good carpenter wants to live and work in Norway Of course, I'd like to meet someone, who would help me start a new life, or someone with whom to start a new life in Norway.

Hello, If you want to move to Norway I would suggest you try to learn some Norwegian. It will help you a lot, even if you only speak a little. You can find a free online course at: http://www.ntnu.edu/now You can find out about the requirements ... Read More


Cake Baking! - Need advice on shops! by ARya90
Hi, I just moved here and I need to bake a cake - simple. So where can I go to find some decent cake tins, coloured marzipan icing, writing icing, cookie cutters, that kind of stuff. There has to be a decent baking supplies shop somewhere? ...

Hello, Cacas has a shop in Oslo which is probably your best bet for all things cake. They are at Kongensgate 14. They also have a website: http://www.cacas.no/. There are also some other online retailers which you might be interested in, but ... Read More


Scotland seems right for me by marymiracle12
Hello everybody. I'm Mary half Venezuelan half Italian.. I'm living in Panama City right now but I'm thinking in moving to a EU member country. I don't really fit in with Panama culture and lifestyle! I wonder if any of you can ...

Hello, I really like Edinburgh. It's a small city but is quite cosmopolitan and offers a lot for its size. I think it's a very beautiful city with some fantastic architecture as well as being surrounded by nature. It's definitely a ... Read More


Scotland seems right for me by marymiracle12
Hello everybody. I'm Mary half Venezuelan half Italian.. I'm living in Panama City right now but I'm thinking in moving to a EU member country. I don't really fit in with Panama culture and lifestyle! I wonder if any of you can ...

Unemployment in Scotland is 5.9%, which is below the U.K. average. Whether you think it's cold depends on what you are used to. For me it is a mild climate and the winters aren't that long. Read More


Scotland seems right for me by marymiracle12
Hello everybody. I'm Mary half Venezuelan half Italian.. I'm living in Panama City right now but I'm thinking in moving to a EU member country. I don't really fit in with Panama culture and lifestyle! I wonder if any of you can ...

Hello Mary, I think you can probably find a lot of that kind of factual information on Scotland's Wikipedia page. It might be easier to respond if you have more specific questions. David Read More


Where to look for a small flat ? by ManonTh
Hi ! I'm quite new to Glasgow (there since september 2014) and since I am going to stay for quite a long time, and my boyfriend is likely to come and live here with me in May 2015 for six months and then in June 2016 for a much longer period, I ...

Hello, Have you tired looking on www.rightmove.co.uk or www.s1homes.co.uk. That's how I found somewhere to rent. David Read More


Anyone from Norway? by lisamoen
Hi all :) I'm new to Edinburgh as an expat wife. Are there other scandinavians here?

Hello rolfjo, I have just moved to Glasgow from Norway as well, although I am originally from Scotland. How are you finding Glasgow so far? David Read More