The situation
In a change of policy for in-country registrations,
locally-hired non-EU workers in Norway should now secure a local
residence address before travelling to Norway in order to comply
with a new requirement to obtain the permanent social security
number or personal identification number.
A closer look
Such numbers are required to open a bank account, receive wages
and obtain health insurance, among other services in Norway.
Impact
Foreign nationals should secure a lease agreement before they
enter Norway to avoid the 8-11 weeks' processing time it may
take to obtain a permanent social security number or personal
identification number. The lease agreement should have a duration
of at least two months.
