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Moving to Oslo: Language & First Steps
Norway's capital between fjord and forest; sort your D-number / fødselsnummer early.
Living in Oslo
Norway's capital sits between fjord and forest; sort your D-number, then fødselsnummer, early. Grünerløkka, Grønland and St. Hanshaugen draw newcomers; it's expensive but high-quality, and English is widely spoken while Norwegian helps at work.
To settle into Oslo you'll need Norwegian — and the practical kind: registration with the police and tax office to get your fødselsnummer (or a D-number for shorter stays), opening a bank account, and seeing a doctor. Here's what to do first and the phrases to learn.
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What to do in your first week in Oslo?
- Register your address / residency — registration with the police and tax office to get your fødselsnummer (or a D-number for shorter stays).
- Open a local bank account so you can get paid and pay rent.
- Register with a local doctor (GP) and sort health insurance.
- Get a local SIM / mobile plan and set up any required digital ID.
- Learn your transport options — tickets, passes and routes.
Norwegian phrasebooks for Oslo
For the full country picture, see our guide to moving to Norway.
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