NorwayHverdag 11 · Everyday life in Norway
You have applied for a residence permit. Why do you usually have to appear in person at the police?
In the exam (Norwegian)
Du har søkt om oppholdstillatelse. Hvorfor må du vanligvis møte opp hos politiet?
- aTo take an oral test in NorwegianFor å ta en muntlig prøve i norsk
- bTo show your passport and give fingerprints and a photoFor å vise passet og gi fingeravtrykk og bildeCorrect answer
- cTo pay tax for the first yearFor å betale skatt for det første året
Why?
The police check who you are. They look at your passport and take your fingerprints and a photo for your residence card.
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Hva betyr det å ha permanent oppholdstillatelse i Norge? — Du kan bo og arbeide i Norge uten tidsbegrensning
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Leo was sentenced to three months in prison and has served his sentence. What does this mean for an application for Norwegian citizenship?Correct answer:He must wait for a while before he can get it
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You move to a new address in Norway. Who must you report the move to?Correct answer:The National Population Register (Folkeregisteret) at the Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten)
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