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Can't afford a lawyer in Norway? New rules for fri rettshjelp have applied since the end of 2025. We explain step by step who can receive assistance, how to check your situation and where to submit an application.
How much alcohol, cigarettes or snus can you legally bring into Norway duty-free? We explain the current limits for 2026, rules for trips shorter than 24 hours, exchanging part of the allowance and what to do if you have more with you.
Have you lived in Norway for years and are considering citizenship? Check whether you can keep Polish citizenship, how many years of residence you need, which exams you must pass, and how to submit the application step by step.
Norway - Know Your Rights. Thanks to the "Know Your Rights" campaign, foreign workers in Norway were made aware of their rights and obligations. This helps them be less vulnerable to exploitation. The campaign focused on providing
About four out of ten homeowners in Norway do not set aside money for maintenance. The problem is that a small repair postponed can turn into costly damage that insurance does not always cover.
Car insurance in Norway starts with the mandatory ansvarsforsikring, but liability insurance alone does not protect your car. We explain the differences between ansvarsforsikring, delkasko and kasko, the rules of the bonus system, state fees and what the consequences are for being uninsured.
Are you returning to Norway with purchases from Poland or another country? The limit is not always 6000 NOK. It all depends on the length of your stay abroad, the type of goods, and whether the item will remain in Norway. We explain simply what counts toward the limit and when you must declare purchases at the border.
From 1 February 2026 the Norwegian child benefit is 2012 NOK per month for each child up to 18 years. We explain who receives the benefit automatically, when you need to submit an application and what the rules are when the child lives in Poland.
Are you planning a move to Norway? Before you pack the car, check your job, housing, documents and the budget for the first weeks. Then we will guide you through registration, skattekort, D-nummer or fødselsnummer and the first formalities after arrival.
Do you work in Norway but your child lives in Poland? You may be entitled to the Norwegian child benefit, and for a young child also to the cash-for-care benefit. We explain step by step which country pays the benefit, what documents to prepare and where to submit the application.
Do you run a business in Norway? The general pandemic compensation scheme no longer exists, but entrepreneurs can still use grants, tax reliefs, support for hiring and financing investments. We review the most important programs available in 2026.
