Register your arrival in Oslo
Depending on your residence status, the registration process in Oslo might require different steps with different public authorities involved.
Welcome to Oslo! When you move here, you'll interact with several different public authorities, each responsible for different parts of the relocation process. It's important to know who does what so you know where to go to for help.
Please reference the original authority's websites for the most up-to-date and correct information.
Who does what? An intro to Norway's immigration authorities
Before you arrive: UDI (Norwegian Directorate for Immigration)
The Norwegian Directorate for Immigration (UDI) is often where the immigration journey starts, before you even enter Norway. UDI handles resident permits and visas, and is your main source of information about the entire application and registration process, based on your citizenship and situation.
Once you're in Oslo, UDI does not handle your move registration. They get your updated address later, but they won't be the ones handling you as a resident in Norway.
Go to UDI.no (English homepage).
🔗 Read more from Welcome to Oslo: Before you move.
Politiet (The Norwegian Police)
Once you arrive in Norway, you may need to register your residence, make an appointment to confirm your identity, or submit physical documents for your ID number.
If you're from the EU/EEA and staying longer than 3 months, you need to register with the local police. The police confirms your right to live here, but don't handle tax or address registration.
Read more: "Residence permit and protection" at politiet.no.
Skatteetaten (The Norwegian Tax Administration)
Skateetaten manages your ID number (either D-number or fødselsnummer), tax card, and your official address registration in the National Population Register (Folkeregisteret).
SUA (Service Centre for Foreign Workers)
SUA SUA is a cooperation between the Labour Inspection Authority, the police, the Tax Administration and UDI. This means that, practically, SUA is a one-stop service in some cities (including Oslo) where you can meet deal with several matters in one place, with help available in multiple languages.
Learn more about how to book an appointment with SUA.
NAV (The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Authority)
NAV handles social services and welfare, including unemployment benefits, sick leave, parental leave, and more. You usually don't deal with NAV immediately upon moving to Oslo uless you need support services right away.
Visit the NAV.no website (English homepage).
Oslo Kommune (Oslo Municipality)
Oslo Kommune is the local municipality, and we handle local services like health, education, childcare, and things related to daily life in Oslo. The municipality is not part of your registration process. However, we are here to help you understand the system and point you in the right direction.
Good to know: D-Number of Fødselsnummer?
A D-number is a temporary identification number for people staying in Norway short-term. A Fødselsnummer is a permanent national ID number for long-term residents.
You will need either a D-Number or a Fødselsnummer in order to open a bank account, get assigned a doctor, access digital public services like Helsenorge or Alltinn, and more.
🔗 Read more from Welcome to Oslo: Getting a Norwegian phone number.
🔗 Read more from Welcome to Oslo: Accessing digital services.