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Overview
Moving to Norway
How can I register myself in Norway?
The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) is responsible for the registration of immigrants in Norway. You can find all information about the registration procedure here.
Be aware that the registration procedure can sometimes take several months, especially in large cities such as Oslo.
The websites below also offer useful information:
- Taxation: Skatteetaten
- Labour regulations, social security and pension: NAV
- Public health: Helsenorge
- Mobility and driving licences: Statens Vegvesen
- Customs: Toll
- Recognition diploma: Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and skills
Does a Belgian identity card suffice?
The Belgian identity card is an officially recognized identity document and is accepted by all government institutions in Norway.
However, many (private) services and in particular banks only accept a passport. It is therefore recommended to apply for a passport before moving to Norway.
How can I deregister from Belgium?
If you move abroad, you are required to deregister with the municipality in Belgium. Contact your municipality to do so.
Only deregister from the municipality in Belgium after your registration in Norway has been completed.
How can I register in the consular registers in Oslo?
You can find all information about registration here.
You can only register after your registration in Norway has been completed.
Where can I get in touch with other Belgians in Norway?
Facebookgroup Belgians in Norway.
Facebookgroep The B-side, focused on Belgians in Oslo.
Moving to Iceland
How can I register myself in Iceland?
If you want to work in Iceland or stay in Iceland for more than 6 months, you are required to register. Iceland's Directorate of Immigration provides a structured overview of the necessary steps: Directorate of Immigration (island.is).
We recommend that you start up any applications already before your departure.
Upon arrival in Iceland, you should go to the registration office of the Icelandic authorities or the nearest police station with your valid passport or identity card at hand. In addition, you must also be able to prove that you can meet the minimum living requirements. Keep in mind that the cost of living is generally high in Iceland.
The websites below also offer useful information:
- Public Services Iceland : https://island.is/en
- Registration in Iceland: https://www.skra.is/english/
- Taxation: https://www.skatturinn.is/english/
- Social Security and pension: https://www.government.is/topics/social-security-and-pensions/
- Mobility: https://www.road.is/
- Recognition diploma: https://www.government.is/topics/education/recognition-of-professional-qualifications/
Does a Belgian identity card suffice?
The Belgian identity card is an officially recognized identity document and is accepted in Iceland.
How can I deregister from Belgium?
If you move abroad, you are required to deregister with the municipality in Belgium. Contact your municipality to do so.
Only deregister from the municipality in Belgium after your registration in Iceland has been completed.
How can I register in the consular registers in Oslo?
You can find all information about registration here.
You can only register after your registration in Iceland has been completed.
There is no Belgian consulate in Iceland. Only an honorary consulate, which cannot assist you with administrative matters.
Therefore, although a passport is not compulsory, you cannot obtain a Belgian passport in Iceland. This can only be done in person in Oslo, in other consulates (Copenhagen, The Hague, London...) or in Belgium. It may therefore be useful to apply for a passport before your departure from Belgium.
Where can I get in touch with other Belgians in Iceland?
Facebookgroup Belgians in Iceland.
Moving to Belgium
You can find more information about moving to Belgium on this page (only available in Dutch or French).
