About "Welcome to Oslo"
This corner of the Oslo Kommune (City of Oslo) website is for anyone moving to Oslo for work, study, or to join a family member.
Welcome to Oslo is an English-language section of the Oslo Kommune website, created specifically to help international students, skilled workers, and their families plan their move and settle into life in Norway's capital.
Whether you're here to study, work, or join a loved one, moving to a new country can be exciting and overwhelming. From finding housing and schools to understanding public services and learning Norwegian, there's a lot to figure out. That's where we come in!
What you'll find here
This site brings together reliable, up-to-date information from the City of Oslo and other government services (much of which was originally only available in Norwegian) and presents it in a clear and structured way.
Through the Welcome to Oslo pages, you can:
- Understand how to set up key processes (see: Electronic ID and other digital services)
- Discover useful services, organizations, and resources
- Learn what to expect in your first weeks and months here (see: Your first few months)
- Activities and events you can join (see: Welcome to Oslo events)
- Find answers to questions you didn't even know to ask!
Where possible, we link to official sources. When no English version exists, we still point you to the best available information, even if it's in Norwegian.
Sharing real stories
The Welcome to Oslo webpage content is shaped by the voices of people who've been in your shoes, and have experienced this before you.
We have interviewed and surveyed international students, professionals, job seekers, entrepreneurs, parents, and so many others about life in Oslo. Their insights, tips, and stores are woven throughout these pages. As you browse, keep an eye open for our "Voices from Oslo" stories featuring insights from other internationals.
Thank you, and welcome to Oslo!
We're grateful to everyone who contributed their time and experiences, and to the many public, private, and volunteer organizatoins who helped us fact-check and improve the quality of this content.
We hope this website helps you feel more at home, and more at ease, in Oslo.
