Thanks to my network on InterNations, I already had some contact persons to ask for support on coming to Oslo. Between the islands in the Oslofjord and the forests and mountains surrounding the city, expats living in Oslo benefit from a vibrant metropolis.
Indeed, Oslo has a lot to offer both to its local and its expat population. However, it takes more than a beautiful city and breathtaking fjords to fully enjoy your expat life in Oslo. While living in Oslo, you will be able to access public healthcare services and facilities with good quality standards, as well as a smaller amount of private healthcare institutions if you wish. You should remember, however, that in most cases, only public services are covered under the National Insurance Scheme, to which all expats working in Norway are obliged to contribute.
The public health service Folketrygden is financed by the Norwegian government and run by the individual municipalities. Expats in Oslo can always turn to a public medical clinic Helsesenter or refer to our list of medical services below.
Every expat living in Oslo has the right to join the National Insurance Scheme. This rule applies even if you are not a national of an EEA country, as long as you are a legal resident in Norway or are working in Norway. Members of the National Insurance Scheme must pay contributions with their taxes.
In order to claim certain insurance benefits, like disability benefits, you must have been a member of the National Insurance Scheme for a while β in the case of disability benefits, for example, you must have been a member in the three years prior to becoming disabled.
