

vingori
Indian expat in Norway
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About me
Indian
Lives in Oslo
Speaks English, Hindi, Tamil, Norwegian (trying to learn)
Registration: 28 December 2009
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Oslo flatshare by Christine
Hi, is it popular to share a flat in Oslo ? What advice would you give to those looking for shared accommodation in Oslo? Can you recommend specialized local websites or newspapers? By the way, keep in mind there is a flat share/house ...

How is opportunity for permanent residents for IndianHei pm9660, Can you please post your question in an appropriate thread, as this thread is related to 'Oslo Flatshare'. Also, could you elaborate on the query to get precise responses. rgds. Read More


Oslo flatshare by Christine
Hi, is it popular to share a flat in Oslo ? What advice would you give to those looking for shared accommodation in Oslo? Can you recommend specialized local websites or newspapers? By the way, keep in mind there is a flat share/house ...

Hi, is it popular to share a flat in Oslo ? What advice would you give to those looking for shared accommodation in Oslo? Can you recommend specialized local websites or newspapers? By the way, keep in mind there is a flat share/house share ... Read More


Moving to Chennai and Communications by GuestPoster11447
Hi, I'm moving to Chennai next week for a 3-month (maybe longer) work assignment. I'll also probably be doing some traveling to rural areas involved with my work. I'm interested in 2 things: 1) What is/are the best option(s) for internet ...

Andrewjmarino12, To straight away answer your questions a. Opting for a 3G phone is a good decision, if you want to be connected ONLINE. And just like in Cambodia you do have numerous options to choose from when you want to buy a 3G USB modem. ... Read More


Opening a bank account in Norway by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Norway ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Norway ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans ...

From my personal experience I can tell that as long as you have a valid permit to live in Norway (work/residences/any other) opening a bank account is pretty easy. All you need is a letter from Skatt/NAV in which your Social ID number & name is ... Read More


Open gathering on Friday 6th of August 8PM --> @Mogador by OT
Here: /forum/viewtopic.php?id=25560&p=2 was proposed a common open gathering for everyone interested. So the decision was to meet up this Friday from 8PM onwards in Moroccon cafe Mogador, http://www.mogadorcafe.no/ Map: ...

Here: /forum/viewtopic.php?id=25560&p=2 was proposed a common open gathering for everyone interested. So the decision was to meet up this Friday from 8PM onwards in Moroccon cafe Mogador, http://www.mogadorcafe.no/ Map: ... Read More


(Quasi) New to Oslo, want to make friends :-) by FabioA
Hiya guys, I've been in Oslo for the past month and a half now, quite new to the place and willing to make friends. Who's up to meet a sociable 31 years old italian? :-)

I'll try to join..if its open for all !! Read More


Anything similar to eBay in Norway ?? by vingori
Hei Folks, Is there any website where one can buy and sell, anything and everything just like eBay....specific to Norway. I know about FINN.NO, anything more? -vineet.

thanks a ton snowy74 !! Read More

Anything similar to eBay in Norway ??
Hei Folks, Is there any website where one can buy and sell, anything and everything just like eBay....specific to Norway. I know about FINN.NO, anything more? -vineet. Read More


Looking for accommodation in Oslo - April onwards !! by vingori
Hei ppl Not sure if this is the rgt place. Jus in case if you have a apartment to share and like to know more abt me..pls leave me a BUZZ. regards, vineet.

Thanks Christine..I'll give that a try :) Read More

Looking for accommodation in Oslo - April onwards !!
Hei ppl Not sure if this is the rgt place. Jus in case if you have a apartment to share and like to know more abt me..pls leave me a BUZZ. regards, vineet. Read More


Vegetarianism by dmcart13
I've mentioned in a few of my posts that I'm a vegetarian. I wondered if there were any others about? Who else has experienced the unadulterated joy of explaining to a Norwegian that you don't eat meat or fish? Who has seen that look of confusion on ...

For those who like Indian cuisine, I would recommend some excellent ready-to eat stuff. Minute Khana from Haldirams - These are ready to eat stuff (Indian Channa Masala, Paneer, etc..), all you need to do is open the pack and heat in the oven for ... Read More


visas for ordinary jobs? by hecklerhouse
how many of you have been granted a visa for an ordinary job? when i say ordinary i mean 7/11, rimi, gas station attendant type ordinary. i have always thought (and been told by UDI) that i need to be a specialist, have a degree in the applicable ...

Hei Thomas, No offense:):) I'm not sure if I can answer you precisely. But just 2 points: a. No job is ordinary, at the end of the day we buy or sell services, products, anythg which certainly demands skills :). I'm sure you are referring to the ... Read More



Vegetarianism by dmcart13
I've mentioned in a few of my posts that I'm a vegetarian. I wondered if there were any others about? Who else has experienced the unadulterated joy of explaining to a Norwegian that you don't eat meat or fish? Who has seen that look of confusion on ...

Hei Pixy Boots !! Nice to see another addition. I would also recommend a lot of Indian restaurants serving veggie food..one of my fav. is 'Indian House' rgt across Jernbarntorget (near the Tiger) !! -vineet. Read More


snakking norsk by godsavetheking
Just in case anybody is looking for a translation and somehow doesn't stumble accross Google's translation service, it's very good! http://translate.google.com/#no|en It can translate text or entire pages (put in the URL). It's not perfect and ...

I've been using google translate for quiet a while and been very handy so far. And for long I've been waiting for something that google has finally added - Translation of documents !! Yes...for those of you who aren't aware of it and have been ... Read More