1. Norwegian Tax Administration
→ Before arrival
When you know your arrival date, book an appointment with the Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten) as close to your arrival date as possible. During this appointment, you will complete an ID check, apply for a tax card, and, if applicable, report your move to Norway. This process will trigger the creation of your Norwegian ID number.
Check whether you also need to report a move out of your home country. This is a separate obligation, based on your home country's own rules.
2. Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
→ Upon arrival
Registration with UDI is entirely online and can only be done once you are in Norway. We recommend doing it on your arrival day. You won't meet UDI in person. Instead, you'll be asked to book an appointment with the police.
3. Police
→ Upon arrival, after registering with UDI
Book an appointment with the police after registering online with UDI. At this appointment, you'll finalise your registration in Norway as an EU/EEA citizen and receive your proof of registration.
4. UiB's Service Centre for Salary, Travel and Absence
→ After arrival, once you have your ID number
Once you have your ID number, which you'll get after your visit to the tax administration, send it to our Service Centre for Salary, Travel and Absence. Your tax card is digital and will be retrieved automatically once your ID number is in the payroll system.
Important: if your tax card isn't applied by the time you receive your first salary payment, UiB is required by law to withhold 50% tax from your salary.
5. Electronic ID (MinID or BankID)
→ After arrival, once you have your ID number
Most public services in Norway are accessed digitally. To use these services, you'll need an electronic ID (eID) (external link), which verifies your identity and allows you to log in securely. The two main eID options are MinID and BankID.