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Guide Poland → Norway · moving · checked 1 Nov 2026

Moving from Poland to Norway

A plain checklist: what to sort before you go, and your first weeks in Norway.

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First, the good news

No visa, inside the EEA

Poland is in the EU and Norway in the European Economic Area, so you can live and work in Norway without a visa. A valid ID card or passport is enough.

The key step: if you stay longer than 3 months, register as an EU/EEA citizen. Then, at the tax office (Skatteetaten), an ID check gets you a Norwegian number and a tax card (skattekort).

Before you go

Your checklist in Poland

  1. A valid ID card or passport.
  2. Documents in one folder: birth and marriage certificates, diplomas, work references, driving licence.
  3. Money for the start: a deposit (at most 6 months' rent), the first rent and a few weeks of living costs; Norway is expensive, so save more.
  4. Tell your Polish bank you are moving and keep the app working, so you can pay bills at home.
  5. Set up Polish TV before you go, so it works from day one (how to watch Polish TV in Norway).
A cosy living room in the evening with a TV and warm shelf lights
Day one in Norway

Polish TV, ready from day one

The first weeks abroad are the hardest. The news from home, your series and the kids' cartoons in Polish make the new flat feel like home faster.

How to watch Polish TV in Norway →
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Your first weeks

Your checklist in Norway

  1. Register as an EU/EEA citizen if you stay longer than 3 months.
  2. ID check at Skatteetaten: a Norwegian number and a tax card (skattekort).
  3. Bank account: usually needs a Norwegian number.
  4. Doctor: residents of Norway have the right to a regular GP (fastlege).
  5. TV fee: Norway has none.
  6. Driving: a Polish licence is valid in Norway.
Quick answers

Questions people ask

Do I need a visa to work in Norway?

No. Norway is in the EEA, so as an EU citizen you can live and work there without a visa.

What is a skattekort?

Your tax card. Without it your employer takes 50% tax.

How big is a rent deposit in Norway?

At most 6 months' rent.

Can I watch Polish TV in Norway?

Yes. Our Polish TV in Norway guide shows every option, from the free TVP Polonia channel to all-in-one subscriptions.

More for Polish people in Norway

Guides for you

Polish TV in NorwayEvery Polish channel, live, and how the official apps compare.The Polish community in NorwayHow many, where people live, Polish Mass and schools, and where people meet online.Moving from Poland to NorwayA plain checklist: before you go and your first weeks.
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