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Transport and services

This section contains information about public transport, traffic rules, car use and different financial and communication services.

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  • Public transport »

    Norway has a well-established public transport system and a large network of buses, ferries, trains and planes. There are many different transport companies in Norway, some of which specialise in l...

  • Transferring money to another country »

    Money can be transferred to another country via a bank (including internet banks), by using a money transfer company, an internet operator, or, for example, at a post office. Different banks and co...

Step by step

  • How do I open a bank account? »
    To open a bank account, you must take along your passport, a passport photo and documentation that you have a D-number or a personal identity number to the bank.

    To open a bank account, you must take along your passport, a passport photo and documentation that you have a D-number or a personal identity number to the bank.

    You must sign the account agreement at the bank.

    You must sign the account agreement at the bank.

    After your visit to the bank, you will recieve your nank card and PIN code separately in the post.

    After your visit to the bank, you will recieve your nank card and PIN code separately in the post.

Important rules/dates

  • Traffic rules »
    When driving, drivers must have their driving licence, vehicle registration certificate, a warning triangle and a safety vest in the car.

    When driving, drivers must have their driving licence, vehicle registration certificate, a warning triangle and a safety vest in the car.

    The use of safety belts is mandatory, including in the back seat. Children must be secured separately in a carry cot, a child seat or a booster seat, depending on the child’s age and size.

    The use of safety belts is mandatory, including in the back seat. Children must be secured separately in a carry cot, a child seat or a booster seat, depending on the child’s age and size.

    It is not permitted to use a handheld mobile phone while driving.

    It is not permitted to use a handheld mobile phone while driving.

    The use of lights when driving is mandatory at all times.

    The use of lights when driving is mandatory at all times.

    Tyres must have an adequate tread depth: For summer tyres, the minimum tread depth is 1.6 mm and for winter tyres, the minimum is 3 mm.

    Tyres must have an adequate tread depth: For summer tyres, the minimum tread depth is 1.6 mm and for winter tyres, the minimum is 3 mm.

    Speed limits: unless otherwise indicated by a road sign, the maximum speed limit is 50 kph in built-up areas and 80 kph in other areas.

    Speed limits: unless otherwise indicated by a road sign, the maximum speed limit is 50 kph in built-up areas and 80 kph in other areas.

    The prescribed blood alcohol limit for driving a car in Norway is 0.2 mg/ml. Do not drive after drinking alcohol.

    The prescribed blood alcohol limit for driving a car in Norway is 0.2 mg/ml. Do not drive after drinking alcohol.

  • Parking »
    Parking is prohibited closer than five meters to a crossroad, a pedestrian crossing or a railway crossing.

    Parking is prohibited closer than five meters to a crossroad, a pedestrian crossing or a railway crossing.

    It is, or within 20 meters of either side of those.

    It is also prohibited to park at a taxi stand or a bus stop, or within 20 meters of either side of those.

    Parking is prohibited on motorways, or major roads with a speed limit higher than 50 km/h. Parking is also regulated by local regulations and traffic signs.

    Parking is prohibited on motorways, or major roads with a speed limit higher than 50 km/h. Parking is also regulated by local regulations and traffic signs.

  • Important dates for motor vehicle owners »