Relocating to Bergen

Steps to complete when you arrive in Bergen and your first days at the university.

Registration with the Norwegian authorities

• Nordic citizens
• EU/EEA citizens
• Non-EU/EEA citizens

If you are in Norway for a short-term stay there are less requirements for registration, see our webpages for staying less than 90 days.

Useful information

Introduction courses for new international employees

Join our courses to get settled in Norway and at the university.

New employee A-Z

We have gathered some useful information to you who are just starting your position at UiB.

Byttebua

Exchange market at UiB for both students and employees - where you can drop off and pick up useful things free of charge.

Tax in Norway

Find information about the Norwegian tax system and how to get a tax card here.

Opening a bank account

One of your priorities when moving to Norway for more than six months should be to open a Norwegian bank account. 

Mandatory tubercolosis test for those coming from a country with high risk

If you are coming from a country with a high risk of tubercolosis, you must undergo a free examination within 4 weeks after your arrival to Norway. See list of countries this applies to from Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH/FHI), and find more information about the process at Bergen kommune (click on "Information in other languages").

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