Pre-Arrival Webinar 25 November 2020

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Pre-Arrival Webinar International Admissions Team 22. november 2021

Transcript of Pre-Arrival Webinar 25 November 2020

Page 1: Pre-Arrival Webinar 25 November 2020

Pre-Arrival Webinar

International Admissions Team

22 november 2021

Todayrsquos Agenda1 Current COVID-19 situation in Norway2 Study permit and the last entry date3 Entry rules and quarantine4 Hotel quarantine5 Information from SiS Housing6 BankAxept card (only for non-EU

students who have transferred the deposit money)

7 Police registration (only for Non-EU students)

8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)9 Bank account in Norway10 Verification of your original

documents11 Norwegian course12 Tuberculosis test13 Vaccination Covid helpline14 QampA

1 Current COVID-19 situation in Norway

With increasing vaccination coverage in the population many infection control measures for the population have been removed

Norway is now more or less open ldquowith increased preparednessrdquo

2 Study permit and the entry

period(only for Non-EU students)

Borders are open for international students since 1 August

UDI is now processing study permits for your entry in the end of DecemberJanuary (only for non-EU citizens)

The entry period is between 20 December and 31 January

3 Entry rules and quarantine

Travelers arriving through a countryregion with quarantine duty must go into quarantine upon arrival

Fully vaccinated people and those who have had COVID-19 during the past six months are exempt from entry quarantine if they have valid documentation

What is a valid documentation- COVID-19 certificate with a QR code that is connected to the EUDCC gateway

Check the information regarding entry rules and quarantine on the following website before you arrive in Norway

FHI Helsedirektoratet Government information about travelling to Norway UDI

Please note that the place of quarantine must be at the first entry point in Norway as a rule

4 Hotel quarantine

You will have full-board accommodation at the hotel during the quarantine period The individual share of quarantine is NOK 500 per day

Students should prepare to pay this cost by themselves first The refund can be made later when you open a bank account in Norway Detailed information about the refund will be sent to you in the end of January via email

Remember that you are responsible for the expenses such as phone calls pay-tv mini bar etc

It is not possible to choose your quarantine hotel

Remember to receive a receipt of quarantine a confirmation of quarantine from your hotel With this document you can move into your SIS housing or private accommodation

5 Information from SiS Housing ndash How to pick up your key

If you need a student accommodation apply ASAP no later than 30 November

If you are allocated a student housing via SiS Housing you will receive a housing contract soon

Housing contracts start on 3 January You cannot move in before that date

No one else can pick up the key for you

You must present your covid-19 certificate with a QR code or a receipt from the hotel to document your quarantine in order to pick up your key at SiS Housing

Please note that currently only covid-19 certificate that is connected to the EUDCC gateway is considered as a variable way of proving your vaccination

6 BankAxeptcard (only for non-EU students who have transferred the deposit money)

How to obtain the BankAxept card

This card is for your temporary use until you open your bank account in Norwaybull Your BankAxept card can be picked up at

Student Reception in Arne Rettedalrsquos Building

bull In order to get your card and PIN you need to bring

1- Passport2- Your Norwegian address

bull 50 000 NOK will be transferred into the cardbull The money will be available in the card within

3-4 daysbull You can check your balance at

wwwsmnnoutbetalingskort(available in Norwegian only)

bull No one else can pick up the card for you

7 Police registration(only for Non-EU students)

Normally you are required to register in person at the local immigration office (Stavanger Police Station) within 7 days after your arrival in Norway You need to make an appointment on beforehand through the UDI Application Portal

Due to the ongoing pandemic and quarantine rules Police is more flexible with these deadlines Be aware that you are not allowed to enter the police station before you have finished the quarantine duty

Bring the following documents bull Passportbull Address in Norwaybull Admission letterbull Letteremail from UDI

After the police registration you will receive a residence card and Norwegian ID number in the mail

More information is available on the following linkhttpswwwuisnoenvisa-and-study-permitnoneumaster

8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)

Citizens from EUEEA countries are required to register their stay at Service Centre for Foreign Workers (SUA) within 3 months after their arrival in Norway

You need to make an appointment on beforehand in the UDI Application Portal

Bring the following documents bull Passportbull Address in Norwaybull Admission letterbull European Health Insurance Cardbull Print out of a confirmation email of your

appointment

More information is available on the following linkhttpswwwuisnoenvisa-and-study-permiteueea

9 How to open your bank account in Norway

After the policeSUA registration you will receive a Norwegian ID number via post This can take up to 3-4 weeks after registration

Remember to register your correct postal address and put your name on mailbox

To open bank account bring to the bank bull your passport bull a letter from Skatteetaten which

documents your Norwegian ID number and your residence card (if you are from non-EUEEA countries)

10 Verification of your original documents

You need to bring your original bachelorrsquos diploma and transcripts with you to Stavanger

You will receive an e-mail about this during spring 2021

Please DO NOT show up without being requested

If you fail to present your original documentations your study rights may be denied

11 Norwegian course- Information from theInternational Office

bull A1 level onlybull 2 evening classes a week for 12 weeksbull Make sure to check your timetable prior to

signing up for the coursebull For more information about registration please

contact the International Office (inboundexchangeuisno)

Please read here for more information about our Norwegian language course

12 Tuberculosistest ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control

Mandatory for every person from a high endemic country of tuberculosis and every person who has stayed in those countries for more than 3 months See the list of countries with high and very high occurrence

You should take the test within four weeks after arrival to Norway

The tuberculosis test is free of charge

Please make an appointment with the Smittevernkontoret in Stavanger

Email smittevernkontoretstavangerkommuneno

Phone 5191 3339 (For booking a personal appointment)

More information is available on the following link httpswwwuisnoenhealth-matterstb

13 Covid Vaccination ndashInformation from Stavanger municipality

If you have had the 1st vaccine dose at your place of residence you can have 2nd dose in Stavanger

Stavanger vaccinates with Pfizer and Moderna

Students from abroad who have been given a non-EU-approved vaccine as 1st dose can be given 2nd dose by Pfizer or Moderna

Questions related to vaccination should be directed to Stavanger municipality Contact 5150 7220

If you need to make an appointment for covid vaccination send email to vaksinasjonskontoretstavangerkommuneno

13 Covid helpline

For general questions about entry rules advice and recommendations

FHI Covid helpline 8155 5015 (Mon-Fri 0800-1530)

For questions related to vaccination in Stavanger Stavanger municipality 5150 7220 (Mon-Fri 0830-1500)

For an emergency help 116 117

If you need to be tested make an appointment by calling 5191 4030 (kl1200-1400)

Questions

  • Pre-Arrival Webinar
  • Todayrsquos Agenda
  • 1 Current COVID-19 situation in Norway
  • 2 Study permit and the entry period(only for Non-EU students)
  • 3 Entry rules and quarantine
  • 4 Hotel quarantine
  • 5 Information from SiS Housing ndash How to pick up your key
  • 6 BankAxept card (only for non-EU students who have transferred the deposit money)
  • 7 Police registration (only for Non-EU students)
  • 8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)
  • 9 How to open your bank account in Norway
  • 10 Verification of your original documents
  • 11 Norwegian course- Information from the International Office
  • 12 Tuberculosis test ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control
  • 13 Covid Vaccination ndash Information from Stavanger municipality
  • 13 Covid helpline
  • Questions
Page 2: Pre-Arrival Webinar 25 November 2020

Todayrsquos Agenda1 Current COVID-19 situation in Norway2 Study permit and the last entry date3 Entry rules and quarantine4 Hotel quarantine5 Information from SiS Housing6 BankAxept card (only for non-EU

students who have transferred the deposit money)

7 Police registration (only for Non-EU students)

8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)9 Bank account in Norway10 Verification of your original

documents11 Norwegian course12 Tuberculosis test13 Vaccination Covid helpline14 QampA

1 Current COVID-19 situation in Norway

With increasing vaccination coverage in the population many infection control measures for the population have been removed

Norway is now more or less open ldquowith increased preparednessrdquo

2 Study permit and the entry

period(only for Non-EU students)

Borders are open for international students since 1 August

UDI is now processing study permits for your entry in the end of DecemberJanuary (only for non-EU citizens)

The entry period is between 20 December and 31 January

3 Entry rules and quarantine

Travelers arriving through a countryregion with quarantine duty must go into quarantine upon arrival

Fully vaccinated people and those who have had COVID-19 during the past six months are exempt from entry quarantine if they have valid documentation

What is a valid documentation- COVID-19 certificate with a QR code that is connected to the EUDCC gateway

Check the information regarding entry rules and quarantine on the following website before you arrive in Norway

FHI Helsedirektoratet Government information about travelling to Norway UDI

Please note that the place of quarantine must be at the first entry point in Norway as a rule

4 Hotel quarantine

You will have full-board accommodation at the hotel during the quarantine period The individual share of quarantine is NOK 500 per day

Students should prepare to pay this cost by themselves first The refund can be made later when you open a bank account in Norway Detailed information about the refund will be sent to you in the end of January via email

Remember that you are responsible for the expenses such as phone calls pay-tv mini bar etc

It is not possible to choose your quarantine hotel

Remember to receive a receipt of quarantine a confirmation of quarantine from your hotel With this document you can move into your SIS housing or private accommodation

5 Information from SiS Housing ndash How to pick up your key

If you need a student accommodation apply ASAP no later than 30 November

If you are allocated a student housing via SiS Housing you will receive a housing contract soon

Housing contracts start on 3 January You cannot move in before that date

No one else can pick up the key for you

You must present your covid-19 certificate with a QR code or a receipt from the hotel to document your quarantine in order to pick up your key at SiS Housing

Please note that currently only covid-19 certificate that is connected to the EUDCC gateway is considered as a variable way of proving your vaccination

6 BankAxeptcard (only for non-EU students who have transferred the deposit money)

How to obtain the BankAxept card

This card is for your temporary use until you open your bank account in Norwaybull Your BankAxept card can be picked up at

Student Reception in Arne Rettedalrsquos Building

bull In order to get your card and PIN you need to bring

1- Passport2- Your Norwegian address

bull 50 000 NOK will be transferred into the cardbull The money will be available in the card within

3-4 daysbull You can check your balance at

wwwsmnnoutbetalingskort(available in Norwegian only)

bull No one else can pick up the card for you

7 Police registration(only for Non-EU students)

Normally you are required to register in person at the local immigration office (Stavanger Police Station) within 7 days after your arrival in Norway You need to make an appointment on beforehand through the UDI Application Portal

Due to the ongoing pandemic and quarantine rules Police is more flexible with these deadlines Be aware that you are not allowed to enter the police station before you have finished the quarantine duty

Bring the following documents bull Passportbull Address in Norwaybull Admission letterbull Letteremail from UDI

After the police registration you will receive a residence card and Norwegian ID number in the mail

More information is available on the following linkhttpswwwuisnoenvisa-and-study-permitnoneumaster

8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)

Citizens from EUEEA countries are required to register their stay at Service Centre for Foreign Workers (SUA) within 3 months after their arrival in Norway

You need to make an appointment on beforehand in the UDI Application Portal

Bring the following documents bull Passportbull Address in Norwaybull Admission letterbull European Health Insurance Cardbull Print out of a confirmation email of your

appointment

More information is available on the following linkhttpswwwuisnoenvisa-and-study-permiteueea

9 How to open your bank account in Norway

After the policeSUA registration you will receive a Norwegian ID number via post This can take up to 3-4 weeks after registration

Remember to register your correct postal address and put your name on mailbox

To open bank account bring to the bank bull your passport bull a letter from Skatteetaten which

documents your Norwegian ID number and your residence card (if you are from non-EUEEA countries)

10 Verification of your original documents

You need to bring your original bachelorrsquos diploma and transcripts with you to Stavanger

You will receive an e-mail about this during spring 2021

Please DO NOT show up without being requested

If you fail to present your original documentations your study rights may be denied

11 Norwegian course- Information from theInternational Office

bull A1 level onlybull 2 evening classes a week for 12 weeksbull Make sure to check your timetable prior to

signing up for the coursebull For more information about registration please

contact the International Office (inboundexchangeuisno)

Please read here for more information about our Norwegian language course

12 Tuberculosistest ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control

Mandatory for every person from a high endemic country of tuberculosis and every person who has stayed in those countries for more than 3 months See the list of countries with high and very high occurrence

You should take the test within four weeks after arrival to Norway

The tuberculosis test is free of charge

Please make an appointment with the Smittevernkontoret in Stavanger

Email smittevernkontoretstavangerkommuneno

Phone 5191 3339 (For booking a personal appointment)

More information is available on the following link httpswwwuisnoenhealth-matterstb

13 Covid Vaccination ndashInformation from Stavanger municipality

If you have had the 1st vaccine dose at your place of residence you can have 2nd dose in Stavanger

Stavanger vaccinates with Pfizer and Moderna

Students from abroad who have been given a non-EU-approved vaccine as 1st dose can be given 2nd dose by Pfizer or Moderna

Questions related to vaccination should be directed to Stavanger municipality Contact 5150 7220

If you need to make an appointment for covid vaccination send email to vaksinasjonskontoretstavangerkommuneno

13 Covid helpline

For general questions about entry rules advice and recommendations

FHI Covid helpline 8155 5015 (Mon-Fri 0800-1530)

For questions related to vaccination in Stavanger Stavanger municipality 5150 7220 (Mon-Fri 0830-1500)

For an emergency help 116 117

If you need to be tested make an appointment by calling 5191 4030 (kl1200-1400)

Questions

  • Pre-Arrival Webinar
  • Todayrsquos Agenda
  • 1 Current COVID-19 situation in Norway
  • 2 Study permit and the entry period(only for Non-EU students)
  • 3 Entry rules and quarantine
  • 4 Hotel quarantine
  • 5 Information from SiS Housing ndash How to pick up your key
  • 6 BankAxept card (only for non-EU students who have transferred the deposit money)
  • 7 Police registration (only for Non-EU students)
  • 8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)
  • 9 How to open your bank account in Norway
  • 10 Verification of your original documents
  • 11 Norwegian course- Information from the International Office
  • 12 Tuberculosis test ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control
  • 13 Covid Vaccination ndash Information from Stavanger municipality
  • 13 Covid helpline
  • Questions
Page 3: Pre-Arrival Webinar 25 November 2020

1 Current COVID-19 situation in Norway

With increasing vaccination coverage in the population many infection control measures for the population have been removed

Norway is now more or less open ldquowith increased preparednessrdquo

2 Study permit and the entry

period(only for Non-EU students)

Borders are open for international students since 1 August

UDI is now processing study permits for your entry in the end of DecemberJanuary (only for non-EU citizens)

The entry period is between 20 December and 31 January

3 Entry rules and quarantine

Travelers arriving through a countryregion with quarantine duty must go into quarantine upon arrival

Fully vaccinated people and those who have had COVID-19 during the past six months are exempt from entry quarantine if they have valid documentation

What is a valid documentation- COVID-19 certificate with a QR code that is connected to the EUDCC gateway

Check the information regarding entry rules and quarantine on the following website before you arrive in Norway

FHI Helsedirektoratet Government information about travelling to Norway UDI

Please note that the place of quarantine must be at the first entry point in Norway as a rule

4 Hotel quarantine

You will have full-board accommodation at the hotel during the quarantine period The individual share of quarantine is NOK 500 per day

Students should prepare to pay this cost by themselves first The refund can be made later when you open a bank account in Norway Detailed information about the refund will be sent to you in the end of January via email

Remember that you are responsible for the expenses such as phone calls pay-tv mini bar etc

It is not possible to choose your quarantine hotel

Remember to receive a receipt of quarantine a confirmation of quarantine from your hotel With this document you can move into your SIS housing or private accommodation

5 Information from SiS Housing ndash How to pick up your key

If you need a student accommodation apply ASAP no later than 30 November

If you are allocated a student housing via SiS Housing you will receive a housing contract soon

Housing contracts start on 3 January You cannot move in before that date

No one else can pick up the key for you

You must present your covid-19 certificate with a QR code or a receipt from the hotel to document your quarantine in order to pick up your key at SiS Housing

Please note that currently only covid-19 certificate that is connected to the EUDCC gateway is considered as a variable way of proving your vaccination

6 BankAxeptcard (only for non-EU students who have transferred the deposit money)

How to obtain the BankAxept card

This card is for your temporary use until you open your bank account in Norwaybull Your BankAxept card can be picked up at

Student Reception in Arne Rettedalrsquos Building

bull In order to get your card and PIN you need to bring

1- Passport2- Your Norwegian address

bull 50 000 NOK will be transferred into the cardbull The money will be available in the card within

3-4 daysbull You can check your balance at

wwwsmnnoutbetalingskort(available in Norwegian only)

bull No one else can pick up the card for you

7 Police registration(only for Non-EU students)

Normally you are required to register in person at the local immigration office (Stavanger Police Station) within 7 days after your arrival in Norway You need to make an appointment on beforehand through the UDI Application Portal

Due to the ongoing pandemic and quarantine rules Police is more flexible with these deadlines Be aware that you are not allowed to enter the police station before you have finished the quarantine duty

Bring the following documents bull Passportbull Address in Norwaybull Admission letterbull Letteremail from UDI

After the police registration you will receive a residence card and Norwegian ID number in the mail

More information is available on the following linkhttpswwwuisnoenvisa-and-study-permitnoneumaster

8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)

Citizens from EUEEA countries are required to register their stay at Service Centre for Foreign Workers (SUA) within 3 months after their arrival in Norway

You need to make an appointment on beforehand in the UDI Application Portal

Bring the following documents bull Passportbull Address in Norwaybull Admission letterbull European Health Insurance Cardbull Print out of a confirmation email of your

appointment

More information is available on the following linkhttpswwwuisnoenvisa-and-study-permiteueea

9 How to open your bank account in Norway

After the policeSUA registration you will receive a Norwegian ID number via post This can take up to 3-4 weeks after registration

Remember to register your correct postal address and put your name on mailbox

To open bank account bring to the bank bull your passport bull a letter from Skatteetaten which

documents your Norwegian ID number and your residence card (if you are from non-EUEEA countries)

10 Verification of your original documents

You need to bring your original bachelorrsquos diploma and transcripts with you to Stavanger

You will receive an e-mail about this during spring 2021

Please DO NOT show up without being requested

If you fail to present your original documentations your study rights may be denied

11 Norwegian course- Information from theInternational Office

bull A1 level onlybull 2 evening classes a week for 12 weeksbull Make sure to check your timetable prior to

signing up for the coursebull For more information about registration please

contact the International Office (inboundexchangeuisno)

Please read here for more information about our Norwegian language course

12 Tuberculosistest ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control

Mandatory for every person from a high endemic country of tuberculosis and every person who has stayed in those countries for more than 3 months See the list of countries with high and very high occurrence

You should take the test within four weeks after arrival to Norway

The tuberculosis test is free of charge

Please make an appointment with the Smittevernkontoret in Stavanger

Email smittevernkontoretstavangerkommuneno

Phone 5191 3339 (For booking a personal appointment)

More information is available on the following link httpswwwuisnoenhealth-matterstb

13 Covid Vaccination ndashInformation from Stavanger municipality

If you have had the 1st vaccine dose at your place of residence you can have 2nd dose in Stavanger

Stavanger vaccinates with Pfizer and Moderna

Students from abroad who have been given a non-EU-approved vaccine as 1st dose can be given 2nd dose by Pfizer or Moderna

Questions related to vaccination should be directed to Stavanger municipality Contact 5150 7220

If you need to make an appointment for covid vaccination send email to vaksinasjonskontoretstavangerkommuneno

13 Covid helpline

For general questions about entry rules advice and recommendations

FHI Covid helpline 8155 5015 (Mon-Fri 0800-1530)

For questions related to vaccination in Stavanger Stavanger municipality 5150 7220 (Mon-Fri 0830-1500)

For an emergency help 116 117

If you need to be tested make an appointment by calling 5191 4030 (kl1200-1400)

Questions

  • Pre-Arrival Webinar
  • Todayrsquos Agenda
  • 1 Current COVID-19 situation in Norway
  • 2 Study permit and the entry period(only for Non-EU students)
  • 3 Entry rules and quarantine
  • 4 Hotel quarantine
  • 5 Information from SiS Housing ndash How to pick up your key
  • 6 BankAxept card (only for non-EU students who have transferred the deposit money)
  • 7 Police registration (only for Non-EU students)
  • 8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)
  • 9 How to open your bank account in Norway
  • 10 Verification of your original documents
  • 11 Norwegian course- Information from the International Office
  • 12 Tuberculosis test ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control
  • 13 Covid Vaccination ndash Information from Stavanger municipality
  • 13 Covid helpline
  • Questions
Page 4: Pre-Arrival Webinar 25 November 2020

2 Study permit and the entry

period(only for Non-EU students)

Borders are open for international students since 1 August

UDI is now processing study permits for your entry in the end of DecemberJanuary (only for non-EU citizens)

The entry period is between 20 December and 31 January

3 Entry rules and quarantine

Travelers arriving through a countryregion with quarantine duty must go into quarantine upon arrival

Fully vaccinated people and those who have had COVID-19 during the past six months are exempt from entry quarantine if they have valid documentation

What is a valid documentation- COVID-19 certificate with a QR code that is connected to the EUDCC gateway

Check the information regarding entry rules and quarantine on the following website before you arrive in Norway

FHI Helsedirektoratet Government information about travelling to Norway UDI

Please note that the place of quarantine must be at the first entry point in Norway as a rule

4 Hotel quarantine

You will have full-board accommodation at the hotel during the quarantine period The individual share of quarantine is NOK 500 per day

Students should prepare to pay this cost by themselves first The refund can be made later when you open a bank account in Norway Detailed information about the refund will be sent to you in the end of January via email

Remember that you are responsible for the expenses such as phone calls pay-tv mini bar etc

It is not possible to choose your quarantine hotel

Remember to receive a receipt of quarantine a confirmation of quarantine from your hotel With this document you can move into your SIS housing or private accommodation

5 Information from SiS Housing ndash How to pick up your key

If you need a student accommodation apply ASAP no later than 30 November

If you are allocated a student housing via SiS Housing you will receive a housing contract soon

Housing contracts start on 3 January You cannot move in before that date

No one else can pick up the key for you

You must present your covid-19 certificate with a QR code or a receipt from the hotel to document your quarantine in order to pick up your key at SiS Housing

Please note that currently only covid-19 certificate that is connected to the EUDCC gateway is considered as a variable way of proving your vaccination

6 BankAxeptcard (only for non-EU students who have transferred the deposit money)

How to obtain the BankAxept card

This card is for your temporary use until you open your bank account in Norwaybull Your BankAxept card can be picked up at

Student Reception in Arne Rettedalrsquos Building

bull In order to get your card and PIN you need to bring

1- Passport2- Your Norwegian address

bull 50 000 NOK will be transferred into the cardbull The money will be available in the card within

3-4 daysbull You can check your balance at

wwwsmnnoutbetalingskort(available in Norwegian only)

bull No one else can pick up the card for you

7 Police registration(only for Non-EU students)

Normally you are required to register in person at the local immigration office (Stavanger Police Station) within 7 days after your arrival in Norway You need to make an appointment on beforehand through the UDI Application Portal

Due to the ongoing pandemic and quarantine rules Police is more flexible with these deadlines Be aware that you are not allowed to enter the police station before you have finished the quarantine duty

Bring the following documents bull Passportbull Address in Norwaybull Admission letterbull Letteremail from UDI

After the police registration you will receive a residence card and Norwegian ID number in the mail

More information is available on the following linkhttpswwwuisnoenvisa-and-study-permitnoneumaster

8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)

Citizens from EUEEA countries are required to register their stay at Service Centre for Foreign Workers (SUA) within 3 months after their arrival in Norway

You need to make an appointment on beforehand in the UDI Application Portal

Bring the following documents bull Passportbull Address in Norwaybull Admission letterbull European Health Insurance Cardbull Print out of a confirmation email of your

appointment

More information is available on the following linkhttpswwwuisnoenvisa-and-study-permiteueea

9 How to open your bank account in Norway

After the policeSUA registration you will receive a Norwegian ID number via post This can take up to 3-4 weeks after registration

Remember to register your correct postal address and put your name on mailbox

To open bank account bring to the bank bull your passport bull a letter from Skatteetaten which

documents your Norwegian ID number and your residence card (if you are from non-EUEEA countries)

10 Verification of your original documents

You need to bring your original bachelorrsquos diploma and transcripts with you to Stavanger

You will receive an e-mail about this during spring 2021

Please DO NOT show up without being requested

If you fail to present your original documentations your study rights may be denied

11 Norwegian course- Information from theInternational Office

bull A1 level onlybull 2 evening classes a week for 12 weeksbull Make sure to check your timetable prior to

signing up for the coursebull For more information about registration please

contact the International Office (inboundexchangeuisno)

Please read here for more information about our Norwegian language course

12 Tuberculosistest ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control

Mandatory for every person from a high endemic country of tuberculosis and every person who has stayed in those countries for more than 3 months See the list of countries with high and very high occurrence

You should take the test within four weeks after arrival to Norway

The tuberculosis test is free of charge

Please make an appointment with the Smittevernkontoret in Stavanger

Email smittevernkontoretstavangerkommuneno

Phone 5191 3339 (For booking a personal appointment)

More information is available on the following link httpswwwuisnoenhealth-matterstb

13 Covid Vaccination ndashInformation from Stavanger municipality

If you have had the 1st vaccine dose at your place of residence you can have 2nd dose in Stavanger

Stavanger vaccinates with Pfizer and Moderna

Students from abroad who have been given a non-EU-approved vaccine as 1st dose can be given 2nd dose by Pfizer or Moderna

Questions related to vaccination should be directed to Stavanger municipality Contact 5150 7220

If you need to make an appointment for covid vaccination send email to vaksinasjonskontoretstavangerkommuneno

13 Covid helpline

For general questions about entry rules advice and recommendations

FHI Covid helpline 8155 5015 (Mon-Fri 0800-1530)

For questions related to vaccination in Stavanger Stavanger municipality 5150 7220 (Mon-Fri 0830-1500)

For an emergency help 116 117

If you need to be tested make an appointment by calling 5191 4030 (kl1200-1400)

Questions

  • Pre-Arrival Webinar
  • Todayrsquos Agenda
  • 1 Current COVID-19 situation in Norway
  • 2 Study permit and the entry period(only for Non-EU students)
  • 3 Entry rules and quarantine
  • 4 Hotel quarantine
  • 5 Information from SiS Housing ndash How to pick up your key
  • 6 BankAxept card (only for non-EU students who have transferred the deposit money)
  • 7 Police registration (only for Non-EU students)
  • 8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)
  • 9 How to open your bank account in Norway
  • 10 Verification of your original documents
  • 11 Norwegian course- Information from the International Office
  • 12 Tuberculosis test ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control
  • 13 Covid Vaccination ndash Information from Stavanger municipality
  • 13 Covid helpline
  • Questions
Page 5: Pre-Arrival Webinar 25 November 2020

3 Entry rules and quarantine

Travelers arriving through a countryregion with quarantine duty must go into quarantine upon arrival

Fully vaccinated people and those who have had COVID-19 during the past six months are exempt from entry quarantine if they have valid documentation

What is a valid documentation- COVID-19 certificate with a QR code that is connected to the EUDCC gateway

Check the information regarding entry rules and quarantine on the following website before you arrive in Norway

FHI Helsedirektoratet Government information about travelling to Norway UDI

Please note that the place of quarantine must be at the first entry point in Norway as a rule

4 Hotel quarantine

You will have full-board accommodation at the hotel during the quarantine period The individual share of quarantine is NOK 500 per day

Students should prepare to pay this cost by themselves first The refund can be made later when you open a bank account in Norway Detailed information about the refund will be sent to you in the end of January via email

Remember that you are responsible for the expenses such as phone calls pay-tv mini bar etc

It is not possible to choose your quarantine hotel

Remember to receive a receipt of quarantine a confirmation of quarantine from your hotel With this document you can move into your SIS housing or private accommodation

5 Information from SiS Housing ndash How to pick up your key

If you need a student accommodation apply ASAP no later than 30 November

If you are allocated a student housing via SiS Housing you will receive a housing contract soon

Housing contracts start on 3 January You cannot move in before that date

No one else can pick up the key for you

You must present your covid-19 certificate with a QR code or a receipt from the hotel to document your quarantine in order to pick up your key at SiS Housing

Please note that currently only covid-19 certificate that is connected to the EUDCC gateway is considered as a variable way of proving your vaccination

6 BankAxeptcard (only for non-EU students who have transferred the deposit money)

How to obtain the BankAxept card

This card is for your temporary use until you open your bank account in Norwaybull Your BankAxept card can be picked up at

Student Reception in Arne Rettedalrsquos Building

bull In order to get your card and PIN you need to bring

1- Passport2- Your Norwegian address

bull 50 000 NOK will be transferred into the cardbull The money will be available in the card within

3-4 daysbull You can check your balance at

wwwsmnnoutbetalingskort(available in Norwegian only)

bull No one else can pick up the card for you

7 Police registration(only for Non-EU students)

Normally you are required to register in person at the local immigration office (Stavanger Police Station) within 7 days after your arrival in Norway You need to make an appointment on beforehand through the UDI Application Portal

Due to the ongoing pandemic and quarantine rules Police is more flexible with these deadlines Be aware that you are not allowed to enter the police station before you have finished the quarantine duty

Bring the following documents bull Passportbull Address in Norwaybull Admission letterbull Letteremail from UDI

After the police registration you will receive a residence card and Norwegian ID number in the mail

More information is available on the following linkhttpswwwuisnoenvisa-and-study-permitnoneumaster

8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)

Citizens from EUEEA countries are required to register their stay at Service Centre for Foreign Workers (SUA) within 3 months after their arrival in Norway

You need to make an appointment on beforehand in the UDI Application Portal

Bring the following documents bull Passportbull Address in Norwaybull Admission letterbull European Health Insurance Cardbull Print out of a confirmation email of your

appointment

More information is available on the following linkhttpswwwuisnoenvisa-and-study-permiteueea

9 How to open your bank account in Norway

After the policeSUA registration you will receive a Norwegian ID number via post This can take up to 3-4 weeks after registration

Remember to register your correct postal address and put your name on mailbox

To open bank account bring to the bank bull your passport bull a letter from Skatteetaten which

documents your Norwegian ID number and your residence card (if you are from non-EUEEA countries)

10 Verification of your original documents

You need to bring your original bachelorrsquos diploma and transcripts with you to Stavanger

You will receive an e-mail about this during spring 2021

Please DO NOT show up without being requested

If you fail to present your original documentations your study rights may be denied

11 Norwegian course- Information from theInternational Office

bull A1 level onlybull 2 evening classes a week for 12 weeksbull Make sure to check your timetable prior to

signing up for the coursebull For more information about registration please

contact the International Office (inboundexchangeuisno)

Please read here for more information about our Norwegian language course

12 Tuberculosistest ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control

Mandatory for every person from a high endemic country of tuberculosis and every person who has stayed in those countries for more than 3 months See the list of countries with high and very high occurrence

You should take the test within four weeks after arrival to Norway

The tuberculosis test is free of charge

Please make an appointment with the Smittevernkontoret in Stavanger

Email smittevernkontoretstavangerkommuneno

Phone 5191 3339 (For booking a personal appointment)

More information is available on the following link httpswwwuisnoenhealth-matterstb

13 Covid Vaccination ndashInformation from Stavanger municipality

If you have had the 1st vaccine dose at your place of residence you can have 2nd dose in Stavanger

Stavanger vaccinates with Pfizer and Moderna

Students from abroad who have been given a non-EU-approved vaccine as 1st dose can be given 2nd dose by Pfizer or Moderna

Questions related to vaccination should be directed to Stavanger municipality Contact 5150 7220

If you need to make an appointment for covid vaccination send email to vaksinasjonskontoretstavangerkommuneno

13 Covid helpline

For general questions about entry rules advice and recommendations

FHI Covid helpline 8155 5015 (Mon-Fri 0800-1530)

For questions related to vaccination in Stavanger Stavanger municipality 5150 7220 (Mon-Fri 0830-1500)

For an emergency help 116 117

If you need to be tested make an appointment by calling 5191 4030 (kl1200-1400)

Questions

  • Pre-Arrival Webinar
  • Todayrsquos Agenda
  • 1 Current COVID-19 situation in Norway
  • 2 Study permit and the entry period(only for Non-EU students)
  • 3 Entry rules and quarantine
  • 4 Hotel quarantine
  • 5 Information from SiS Housing ndash How to pick up your key
  • 6 BankAxept card (only for non-EU students who have transferred the deposit money)
  • 7 Police registration (only for Non-EU students)
  • 8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)
  • 9 How to open your bank account in Norway
  • 10 Verification of your original documents
  • 11 Norwegian course- Information from the International Office
  • 12 Tuberculosis test ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control
  • 13 Covid Vaccination ndash Information from Stavanger municipality
  • 13 Covid helpline
  • Questions
Page 6: Pre-Arrival Webinar 25 November 2020

4 Hotel quarantine

You will have full-board accommodation at the hotel during the quarantine period The individual share of quarantine is NOK 500 per day

Students should prepare to pay this cost by themselves first The refund can be made later when you open a bank account in Norway Detailed information about the refund will be sent to you in the end of January via email

Remember that you are responsible for the expenses such as phone calls pay-tv mini bar etc

It is not possible to choose your quarantine hotel

Remember to receive a receipt of quarantine a confirmation of quarantine from your hotel With this document you can move into your SIS housing or private accommodation

5 Information from SiS Housing ndash How to pick up your key

If you need a student accommodation apply ASAP no later than 30 November

If you are allocated a student housing via SiS Housing you will receive a housing contract soon

Housing contracts start on 3 January You cannot move in before that date

No one else can pick up the key for you

You must present your covid-19 certificate with a QR code or a receipt from the hotel to document your quarantine in order to pick up your key at SiS Housing

Please note that currently only covid-19 certificate that is connected to the EUDCC gateway is considered as a variable way of proving your vaccination

6 BankAxeptcard (only for non-EU students who have transferred the deposit money)

How to obtain the BankAxept card

This card is for your temporary use until you open your bank account in Norwaybull Your BankAxept card can be picked up at

Student Reception in Arne Rettedalrsquos Building

bull In order to get your card and PIN you need to bring

1- Passport2- Your Norwegian address

bull 50 000 NOK will be transferred into the cardbull The money will be available in the card within

3-4 daysbull You can check your balance at

wwwsmnnoutbetalingskort(available in Norwegian only)

bull No one else can pick up the card for you

7 Police registration(only for Non-EU students)

Normally you are required to register in person at the local immigration office (Stavanger Police Station) within 7 days after your arrival in Norway You need to make an appointment on beforehand through the UDI Application Portal

Due to the ongoing pandemic and quarantine rules Police is more flexible with these deadlines Be aware that you are not allowed to enter the police station before you have finished the quarantine duty

Bring the following documents bull Passportbull Address in Norwaybull Admission letterbull Letteremail from UDI

After the police registration you will receive a residence card and Norwegian ID number in the mail

More information is available on the following linkhttpswwwuisnoenvisa-and-study-permitnoneumaster

8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)

Citizens from EUEEA countries are required to register their stay at Service Centre for Foreign Workers (SUA) within 3 months after their arrival in Norway

You need to make an appointment on beforehand in the UDI Application Portal

Bring the following documents bull Passportbull Address in Norwaybull Admission letterbull European Health Insurance Cardbull Print out of a confirmation email of your

appointment

More information is available on the following linkhttpswwwuisnoenvisa-and-study-permiteueea

9 How to open your bank account in Norway

After the policeSUA registration you will receive a Norwegian ID number via post This can take up to 3-4 weeks after registration

Remember to register your correct postal address and put your name on mailbox

To open bank account bring to the bank bull your passport bull a letter from Skatteetaten which

documents your Norwegian ID number and your residence card (if you are from non-EUEEA countries)

10 Verification of your original documents

You need to bring your original bachelorrsquos diploma and transcripts with you to Stavanger

You will receive an e-mail about this during spring 2021

Please DO NOT show up without being requested

If you fail to present your original documentations your study rights may be denied

11 Norwegian course- Information from theInternational Office

bull A1 level onlybull 2 evening classes a week for 12 weeksbull Make sure to check your timetable prior to

signing up for the coursebull For more information about registration please

contact the International Office (inboundexchangeuisno)

Please read here for more information about our Norwegian language course

12 Tuberculosistest ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control

Mandatory for every person from a high endemic country of tuberculosis and every person who has stayed in those countries for more than 3 months See the list of countries with high and very high occurrence

You should take the test within four weeks after arrival to Norway

The tuberculosis test is free of charge

Please make an appointment with the Smittevernkontoret in Stavanger

Email smittevernkontoretstavangerkommuneno

Phone 5191 3339 (For booking a personal appointment)

More information is available on the following link httpswwwuisnoenhealth-matterstb

13 Covid Vaccination ndashInformation from Stavanger municipality

If you have had the 1st vaccine dose at your place of residence you can have 2nd dose in Stavanger

Stavanger vaccinates with Pfizer and Moderna

Students from abroad who have been given a non-EU-approved vaccine as 1st dose can be given 2nd dose by Pfizer or Moderna

Questions related to vaccination should be directed to Stavanger municipality Contact 5150 7220

If you need to make an appointment for covid vaccination send email to vaksinasjonskontoretstavangerkommuneno

13 Covid helpline

For general questions about entry rules advice and recommendations

FHI Covid helpline 8155 5015 (Mon-Fri 0800-1530)

For questions related to vaccination in Stavanger Stavanger municipality 5150 7220 (Mon-Fri 0830-1500)

For an emergency help 116 117

If you need to be tested make an appointment by calling 5191 4030 (kl1200-1400)

Questions

  • Pre-Arrival Webinar
  • Todayrsquos Agenda
  • 1 Current COVID-19 situation in Norway
  • 2 Study permit and the entry period(only for Non-EU students)
  • 3 Entry rules and quarantine
  • 4 Hotel quarantine
  • 5 Information from SiS Housing ndash How to pick up your key
  • 6 BankAxept card (only for non-EU students who have transferred the deposit money)
  • 7 Police registration (only for Non-EU students)
  • 8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)
  • 9 How to open your bank account in Norway
  • 10 Verification of your original documents
  • 11 Norwegian course- Information from the International Office
  • 12 Tuberculosis test ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control
  • 13 Covid Vaccination ndash Information from Stavanger municipality
  • 13 Covid helpline
  • Questions
Page 7: Pre-Arrival Webinar 25 November 2020

5 Information from SiS Housing ndash How to pick up your key

If you need a student accommodation apply ASAP no later than 30 November

If you are allocated a student housing via SiS Housing you will receive a housing contract soon

Housing contracts start on 3 January You cannot move in before that date

No one else can pick up the key for you

You must present your covid-19 certificate with a QR code or a receipt from the hotel to document your quarantine in order to pick up your key at SiS Housing

Please note that currently only covid-19 certificate that is connected to the EUDCC gateway is considered as a variable way of proving your vaccination

6 BankAxeptcard (only for non-EU students who have transferred the deposit money)

How to obtain the BankAxept card

This card is for your temporary use until you open your bank account in Norwaybull Your BankAxept card can be picked up at

Student Reception in Arne Rettedalrsquos Building

bull In order to get your card and PIN you need to bring

1- Passport2- Your Norwegian address

bull 50 000 NOK will be transferred into the cardbull The money will be available in the card within

3-4 daysbull You can check your balance at

wwwsmnnoutbetalingskort(available in Norwegian only)

bull No one else can pick up the card for you

7 Police registration(only for Non-EU students)

Normally you are required to register in person at the local immigration office (Stavanger Police Station) within 7 days after your arrival in Norway You need to make an appointment on beforehand through the UDI Application Portal

Due to the ongoing pandemic and quarantine rules Police is more flexible with these deadlines Be aware that you are not allowed to enter the police station before you have finished the quarantine duty

Bring the following documents bull Passportbull Address in Norwaybull Admission letterbull Letteremail from UDI

After the police registration you will receive a residence card and Norwegian ID number in the mail

More information is available on the following linkhttpswwwuisnoenvisa-and-study-permitnoneumaster

8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)

Citizens from EUEEA countries are required to register their stay at Service Centre for Foreign Workers (SUA) within 3 months after their arrival in Norway

You need to make an appointment on beforehand in the UDI Application Portal

Bring the following documents bull Passportbull Address in Norwaybull Admission letterbull European Health Insurance Cardbull Print out of a confirmation email of your

appointment

More information is available on the following linkhttpswwwuisnoenvisa-and-study-permiteueea

9 How to open your bank account in Norway

After the policeSUA registration you will receive a Norwegian ID number via post This can take up to 3-4 weeks after registration

Remember to register your correct postal address and put your name on mailbox

To open bank account bring to the bank bull your passport bull a letter from Skatteetaten which

documents your Norwegian ID number and your residence card (if you are from non-EUEEA countries)

10 Verification of your original documents

You need to bring your original bachelorrsquos diploma and transcripts with you to Stavanger

You will receive an e-mail about this during spring 2021

Please DO NOT show up without being requested

If you fail to present your original documentations your study rights may be denied

11 Norwegian course- Information from theInternational Office

bull A1 level onlybull 2 evening classes a week for 12 weeksbull Make sure to check your timetable prior to

signing up for the coursebull For more information about registration please

contact the International Office (inboundexchangeuisno)

Please read here for more information about our Norwegian language course

12 Tuberculosistest ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control

Mandatory for every person from a high endemic country of tuberculosis and every person who has stayed in those countries for more than 3 months See the list of countries with high and very high occurrence

You should take the test within four weeks after arrival to Norway

The tuberculosis test is free of charge

Please make an appointment with the Smittevernkontoret in Stavanger

Email smittevernkontoretstavangerkommuneno

Phone 5191 3339 (For booking a personal appointment)

More information is available on the following link httpswwwuisnoenhealth-matterstb

13 Covid Vaccination ndashInformation from Stavanger municipality

If you have had the 1st vaccine dose at your place of residence you can have 2nd dose in Stavanger

Stavanger vaccinates with Pfizer and Moderna

Students from abroad who have been given a non-EU-approved vaccine as 1st dose can be given 2nd dose by Pfizer or Moderna

Questions related to vaccination should be directed to Stavanger municipality Contact 5150 7220

If you need to make an appointment for covid vaccination send email to vaksinasjonskontoretstavangerkommuneno

13 Covid helpline

For general questions about entry rules advice and recommendations

FHI Covid helpline 8155 5015 (Mon-Fri 0800-1530)

For questions related to vaccination in Stavanger Stavanger municipality 5150 7220 (Mon-Fri 0830-1500)

For an emergency help 116 117

If you need to be tested make an appointment by calling 5191 4030 (kl1200-1400)

Questions

  • Pre-Arrival Webinar
  • Todayrsquos Agenda
  • 1 Current COVID-19 situation in Norway
  • 2 Study permit and the entry period(only for Non-EU students)
  • 3 Entry rules and quarantine
  • 4 Hotel quarantine
  • 5 Information from SiS Housing ndash How to pick up your key
  • 6 BankAxept card (only for non-EU students who have transferred the deposit money)
  • 7 Police registration (only for Non-EU students)
  • 8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)
  • 9 How to open your bank account in Norway
  • 10 Verification of your original documents
  • 11 Norwegian course- Information from the International Office
  • 12 Tuberculosis test ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control
  • 13 Covid Vaccination ndash Information from Stavanger municipality
  • 13 Covid helpline
  • Questions
Page 8: Pre-Arrival Webinar 25 November 2020

6 BankAxeptcard (only for non-EU students who have transferred the deposit money)

How to obtain the BankAxept card

This card is for your temporary use until you open your bank account in Norwaybull Your BankAxept card can be picked up at

Student Reception in Arne Rettedalrsquos Building

bull In order to get your card and PIN you need to bring

1- Passport2- Your Norwegian address

bull 50 000 NOK will be transferred into the cardbull The money will be available in the card within

3-4 daysbull You can check your balance at

wwwsmnnoutbetalingskort(available in Norwegian only)

bull No one else can pick up the card for you

7 Police registration(only for Non-EU students)

Normally you are required to register in person at the local immigration office (Stavanger Police Station) within 7 days after your arrival in Norway You need to make an appointment on beforehand through the UDI Application Portal

Due to the ongoing pandemic and quarantine rules Police is more flexible with these deadlines Be aware that you are not allowed to enter the police station before you have finished the quarantine duty

Bring the following documents bull Passportbull Address in Norwaybull Admission letterbull Letteremail from UDI

After the police registration you will receive a residence card and Norwegian ID number in the mail

More information is available on the following linkhttpswwwuisnoenvisa-and-study-permitnoneumaster

8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)

Citizens from EUEEA countries are required to register their stay at Service Centre for Foreign Workers (SUA) within 3 months after their arrival in Norway

You need to make an appointment on beforehand in the UDI Application Portal

Bring the following documents bull Passportbull Address in Norwaybull Admission letterbull European Health Insurance Cardbull Print out of a confirmation email of your

appointment

More information is available on the following linkhttpswwwuisnoenvisa-and-study-permiteueea

9 How to open your bank account in Norway

After the policeSUA registration you will receive a Norwegian ID number via post This can take up to 3-4 weeks after registration

Remember to register your correct postal address and put your name on mailbox

To open bank account bring to the bank bull your passport bull a letter from Skatteetaten which

documents your Norwegian ID number and your residence card (if you are from non-EUEEA countries)

10 Verification of your original documents

You need to bring your original bachelorrsquos diploma and transcripts with you to Stavanger

You will receive an e-mail about this during spring 2021

Please DO NOT show up without being requested

If you fail to present your original documentations your study rights may be denied

11 Norwegian course- Information from theInternational Office

bull A1 level onlybull 2 evening classes a week for 12 weeksbull Make sure to check your timetable prior to

signing up for the coursebull For more information about registration please

contact the International Office (inboundexchangeuisno)

Please read here for more information about our Norwegian language course

12 Tuberculosistest ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control

Mandatory for every person from a high endemic country of tuberculosis and every person who has stayed in those countries for more than 3 months See the list of countries with high and very high occurrence

You should take the test within four weeks after arrival to Norway

The tuberculosis test is free of charge

Please make an appointment with the Smittevernkontoret in Stavanger

Email smittevernkontoretstavangerkommuneno

Phone 5191 3339 (For booking a personal appointment)

More information is available on the following link httpswwwuisnoenhealth-matterstb

13 Covid Vaccination ndashInformation from Stavanger municipality

If you have had the 1st vaccine dose at your place of residence you can have 2nd dose in Stavanger

Stavanger vaccinates with Pfizer and Moderna

Students from abroad who have been given a non-EU-approved vaccine as 1st dose can be given 2nd dose by Pfizer or Moderna

Questions related to vaccination should be directed to Stavanger municipality Contact 5150 7220

If you need to make an appointment for covid vaccination send email to vaksinasjonskontoretstavangerkommuneno

13 Covid helpline

For general questions about entry rules advice and recommendations

FHI Covid helpline 8155 5015 (Mon-Fri 0800-1530)

For questions related to vaccination in Stavanger Stavanger municipality 5150 7220 (Mon-Fri 0830-1500)

For an emergency help 116 117

If you need to be tested make an appointment by calling 5191 4030 (kl1200-1400)

Questions

  • Pre-Arrival Webinar
  • Todayrsquos Agenda
  • 1 Current COVID-19 situation in Norway
  • 2 Study permit and the entry period(only for Non-EU students)
  • 3 Entry rules and quarantine
  • 4 Hotel quarantine
  • 5 Information from SiS Housing ndash How to pick up your key
  • 6 BankAxept card (only for non-EU students who have transferred the deposit money)
  • 7 Police registration (only for Non-EU students)
  • 8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)
  • 9 How to open your bank account in Norway
  • 10 Verification of your original documents
  • 11 Norwegian course- Information from the International Office
  • 12 Tuberculosis test ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control
  • 13 Covid Vaccination ndash Information from Stavanger municipality
  • 13 Covid helpline
  • Questions
Page 9: Pre-Arrival Webinar 25 November 2020

7 Police registration(only for Non-EU students)

Normally you are required to register in person at the local immigration office (Stavanger Police Station) within 7 days after your arrival in Norway You need to make an appointment on beforehand through the UDI Application Portal

Due to the ongoing pandemic and quarantine rules Police is more flexible with these deadlines Be aware that you are not allowed to enter the police station before you have finished the quarantine duty

Bring the following documents bull Passportbull Address in Norwaybull Admission letterbull Letteremail from UDI

After the police registration you will receive a residence card and Norwegian ID number in the mail

More information is available on the following linkhttpswwwuisnoenvisa-and-study-permitnoneumaster

8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)

Citizens from EUEEA countries are required to register their stay at Service Centre for Foreign Workers (SUA) within 3 months after their arrival in Norway

You need to make an appointment on beforehand in the UDI Application Portal

Bring the following documents bull Passportbull Address in Norwaybull Admission letterbull European Health Insurance Cardbull Print out of a confirmation email of your

appointment

More information is available on the following linkhttpswwwuisnoenvisa-and-study-permiteueea

9 How to open your bank account in Norway

After the policeSUA registration you will receive a Norwegian ID number via post This can take up to 3-4 weeks after registration

Remember to register your correct postal address and put your name on mailbox

To open bank account bring to the bank bull your passport bull a letter from Skatteetaten which

documents your Norwegian ID number and your residence card (if you are from non-EUEEA countries)

10 Verification of your original documents

You need to bring your original bachelorrsquos diploma and transcripts with you to Stavanger

You will receive an e-mail about this during spring 2021

Please DO NOT show up without being requested

If you fail to present your original documentations your study rights may be denied

11 Norwegian course- Information from theInternational Office

bull A1 level onlybull 2 evening classes a week for 12 weeksbull Make sure to check your timetable prior to

signing up for the coursebull For more information about registration please

contact the International Office (inboundexchangeuisno)

Please read here for more information about our Norwegian language course

12 Tuberculosistest ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control

Mandatory for every person from a high endemic country of tuberculosis and every person who has stayed in those countries for more than 3 months See the list of countries with high and very high occurrence

You should take the test within four weeks after arrival to Norway

The tuberculosis test is free of charge

Please make an appointment with the Smittevernkontoret in Stavanger

Email smittevernkontoretstavangerkommuneno

Phone 5191 3339 (For booking a personal appointment)

More information is available on the following link httpswwwuisnoenhealth-matterstb

13 Covid Vaccination ndashInformation from Stavanger municipality

If you have had the 1st vaccine dose at your place of residence you can have 2nd dose in Stavanger

Stavanger vaccinates with Pfizer and Moderna

Students from abroad who have been given a non-EU-approved vaccine as 1st dose can be given 2nd dose by Pfizer or Moderna

Questions related to vaccination should be directed to Stavanger municipality Contact 5150 7220

If you need to make an appointment for covid vaccination send email to vaksinasjonskontoretstavangerkommuneno

13 Covid helpline

For general questions about entry rules advice and recommendations

FHI Covid helpline 8155 5015 (Mon-Fri 0800-1530)

For questions related to vaccination in Stavanger Stavanger municipality 5150 7220 (Mon-Fri 0830-1500)

For an emergency help 116 117

If you need to be tested make an appointment by calling 5191 4030 (kl1200-1400)

Questions

  • Pre-Arrival Webinar
  • Todayrsquos Agenda
  • 1 Current COVID-19 situation in Norway
  • 2 Study permit and the entry period(only for Non-EU students)
  • 3 Entry rules and quarantine
  • 4 Hotel quarantine
  • 5 Information from SiS Housing ndash How to pick up your key
  • 6 BankAxept card (only for non-EU students who have transferred the deposit money)
  • 7 Police registration (only for Non-EU students)
  • 8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)
  • 9 How to open your bank account in Norway
  • 10 Verification of your original documents
  • 11 Norwegian course- Information from the International Office
  • 12 Tuberculosis test ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control
  • 13 Covid Vaccination ndash Information from Stavanger municipality
  • 13 Covid helpline
  • Questions
Page 10: Pre-Arrival Webinar 25 November 2020

8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)

Citizens from EUEEA countries are required to register their stay at Service Centre for Foreign Workers (SUA) within 3 months after their arrival in Norway

You need to make an appointment on beforehand in the UDI Application Portal

Bring the following documents bull Passportbull Address in Norwaybull Admission letterbull European Health Insurance Cardbull Print out of a confirmation email of your

appointment

More information is available on the following linkhttpswwwuisnoenvisa-and-study-permiteueea

9 How to open your bank account in Norway

After the policeSUA registration you will receive a Norwegian ID number via post This can take up to 3-4 weeks after registration

Remember to register your correct postal address and put your name on mailbox

To open bank account bring to the bank bull your passport bull a letter from Skatteetaten which

documents your Norwegian ID number and your residence card (if you are from non-EUEEA countries)

10 Verification of your original documents

You need to bring your original bachelorrsquos diploma and transcripts with you to Stavanger

You will receive an e-mail about this during spring 2021

Please DO NOT show up without being requested

If you fail to present your original documentations your study rights may be denied

11 Norwegian course- Information from theInternational Office

bull A1 level onlybull 2 evening classes a week for 12 weeksbull Make sure to check your timetable prior to

signing up for the coursebull For more information about registration please

contact the International Office (inboundexchangeuisno)

Please read here for more information about our Norwegian language course

12 Tuberculosistest ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control

Mandatory for every person from a high endemic country of tuberculosis and every person who has stayed in those countries for more than 3 months See the list of countries with high and very high occurrence

You should take the test within four weeks after arrival to Norway

The tuberculosis test is free of charge

Please make an appointment with the Smittevernkontoret in Stavanger

Email smittevernkontoretstavangerkommuneno

Phone 5191 3339 (For booking a personal appointment)

More information is available on the following link httpswwwuisnoenhealth-matterstb

13 Covid Vaccination ndashInformation from Stavanger municipality

If you have had the 1st vaccine dose at your place of residence you can have 2nd dose in Stavanger

Stavanger vaccinates with Pfizer and Moderna

Students from abroad who have been given a non-EU-approved vaccine as 1st dose can be given 2nd dose by Pfizer or Moderna

Questions related to vaccination should be directed to Stavanger municipality Contact 5150 7220

If you need to make an appointment for covid vaccination send email to vaksinasjonskontoretstavangerkommuneno

13 Covid helpline

For general questions about entry rules advice and recommendations

FHI Covid helpline 8155 5015 (Mon-Fri 0800-1530)

For questions related to vaccination in Stavanger Stavanger municipality 5150 7220 (Mon-Fri 0830-1500)

For an emergency help 116 117

If you need to be tested make an appointment by calling 5191 4030 (kl1200-1400)

Questions

  • Pre-Arrival Webinar
  • Todayrsquos Agenda
  • 1 Current COVID-19 situation in Norway
  • 2 Study permit and the entry period(only for Non-EU students)
  • 3 Entry rules and quarantine
  • 4 Hotel quarantine
  • 5 Information from SiS Housing ndash How to pick up your key
  • 6 BankAxept card (only for non-EU students who have transferred the deposit money)
  • 7 Police registration (only for Non-EU students)
  • 8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)
  • 9 How to open your bank account in Norway
  • 10 Verification of your original documents
  • 11 Norwegian course- Information from the International Office
  • 12 Tuberculosis test ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control
  • 13 Covid Vaccination ndash Information from Stavanger municipality
  • 13 Covid helpline
  • Questions
Page 11: Pre-Arrival Webinar 25 November 2020

9 How to open your bank account in Norway

After the policeSUA registration you will receive a Norwegian ID number via post This can take up to 3-4 weeks after registration

Remember to register your correct postal address and put your name on mailbox

To open bank account bring to the bank bull your passport bull a letter from Skatteetaten which

documents your Norwegian ID number and your residence card (if you are from non-EUEEA countries)

10 Verification of your original documents

You need to bring your original bachelorrsquos diploma and transcripts with you to Stavanger

You will receive an e-mail about this during spring 2021

Please DO NOT show up without being requested

If you fail to present your original documentations your study rights may be denied

11 Norwegian course- Information from theInternational Office

bull A1 level onlybull 2 evening classes a week for 12 weeksbull Make sure to check your timetable prior to

signing up for the coursebull For more information about registration please

contact the International Office (inboundexchangeuisno)

Please read here for more information about our Norwegian language course

12 Tuberculosistest ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control

Mandatory for every person from a high endemic country of tuberculosis and every person who has stayed in those countries for more than 3 months See the list of countries with high and very high occurrence

You should take the test within four weeks after arrival to Norway

The tuberculosis test is free of charge

Please make an appointment with the Smittevernkontoret in Stavanger

Email smittevernkontoretstavangerkommuneno

Phone 5191 3339 (For booking a personal appointment)

More information is available on the following link httpswwwuisnoenhealth-matterstb

13 Covid Vaccination ndashInformation from Stavanger municipality

If you have had the 1st vaccine dose at your place of residence you can have 2nd dose in Stavanger

Stavanger vaccinates with Pfizer and Moderna

Students from abroad who have been given a non-EU-approved vaccine as 1st dose can be given 2nd dose by Pfizer or Moderna

Questions related to vaccination should be directed to Stavanger municipality Contact 5150 7220

If you need to make an appointment for covid vaccination send email to vaksinasjonskontoretstavangerkommuneno

13 Covid helpline

For general questions about entry rules advice and recommendations

FHI Covid helpline 8155 5015 (Mon-Fri 0800-1530)

For questions related to vaccination in Stavanger Stavanger municipality 5150 7220 (Mon-Fri 0830-1500)

For an emergency help 116 117

If you need to be tested make an appointment by calling 5191 4030 (kl1200-1400)

Questions

  • Pre-Arrival Webinar
  • Todayrsquos Agenda
  • 1 Current COVID-19 situation in Norway
  • 2 Study permit and the entry period(only for Non-EU students)
  • 3 Entry rules and quarantine
  • 4 Hotel quarantine
  • 5 Information from SiS Housing ndash How to pick up your key
  • 6 BankAxept card (only for non-EU students who have transferred the deposit money)
  • 7 Police registration (only for Non-EU students)
  • 8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)
  • 9 How to open your bank account in Norway
  • 10 Verification of your original documents
  • 11 Norwegian course- Information from the International Office
  • 12 Tuberculosis test ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control
  • 13 Covid Vaccination ndash Information from Stavanger municipality
  • 13 Covid helpline
  • Questions
Page 12: Pre-Arrival Webinar 25 November 2020

10 Verification of your original documents

You need to bring your original bachelorrsquos diploma and transcripts with you to Stavanger

You will receive an e-mail about this during spring 2021

Please DO NOT show up without being requested

If you fail to present your original documentations your study rights may be denied

11 Norwegian course- Information from theInternational Office

bull A1 level onlybull 2 evening classes a week for 12 weeksbull Make sure to check your timetable prior to

signing up for the coursebull For more information about registration please

contact the International Office (inboundexchangeuisno)

Please read here for more information about our Norwegian language course

12 Tuberculosistest ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control

Mandatory for every person from a high endemic country of tuberculosis and every person who has stayed in those countries for more than 3 months See the list of countries with high and very high occurrence

You should take the test within four weeks after arrival to Norway

The tuberculosis test is free of charge

Please make an appointment with the Smittevernkontoret in Stavanger

Email smittevernkontoretstavangerkommuneno

Phone 5191 3339 (For booking a personal appointment)

More information is available on the following link httpswwwuisnoenhealth-matterstb

13 Covid Vaccination ndashInformation from Stavanger municipality

If you have had the 1st vaccine dose at your place of residence you can have 2nd dose in Stavanger

Stavanger vaccinates with Pfizer and Moderna

Students from abroad who have been given a non-EU-approved vaccine as 1st dose can be given 2nd dose by Pfizer or Moderna

Questions related to vaccination should be directed to Stavanger municipality Contact 5150 7220

If you need to make an appointment for covid vaccination send email to vaksinasjonskontoretstavangerkommuneno

13 Covid helpline

For general questions about entry rules advice and recommendations

FHI Covid helpline 8155 5015 (Mon-Fri 0800-1530)

For questions related to vaccination in Stavanger Stavanger municipality 5150 7220 (Mon-Fri 0830-1500)

For an emergency help 116 117

If you need to be tested make an appointment by calling 5191 4030 (kl1200-1400)

Questions

  • Pre-Arrival Webinar
  • Todayrsquos Agenda
  • 1 Current COVID-19 situation in Norway
  • 2 Study permit and the entry period(only for Non-EU students)
  • 3 Entry rules and quarantine
  • 4 Hotel quarantine
  • 5 Information from SiS Housing ndash How to pick up your key
  • 6 BankAxept card (only for non-EU students who have transferred the deposit money)
  • 7 Police registration (only for Non-EU students)
  • 8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)
  • 9 How to open your bank account in Norway
  • 10 Verification of your original documents
  • 11 Norwegian course- Information from the International Office
  • 12 Tuberculosis test ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control
  • 13 Covid Vaccination ndash Information from Stavanger municipality
  • 13 Covid helpline
  • Questions
Page 13: Pre-Arrival Webinar 25 November 2020

11 Norwegian course- Information from theInternational Office

bull A1 level onlybull 2 evening classes a week for 12 weeksbull Make sure to check your timetable prior to

signing up for the coursebull For more information about registration please

contact the International Office (inboundexchangeuisno)

Please read here for more information about our Norwegian language course

12 Tuberculosistest ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control

Mandatory for every person from a high endemic country of tuberculosis and every person who has stayed in those countries for more than 3 months See the list of countries with high and very high occurrence

You should take the test within four weeks after arrival to Norway

The tuberculosis test is free of charge

Please make an appointment with the Smittevernkontoret in Stavanger

Email smittevernkontoretstavangerkommuneno

Phone 5191 3339 (For booking a personal appointment)

More information is available on the following link httpswwwuisnoenhealth-matterstb

13 Covid Vaccination ndashInformation from Stavanger municipality

If you have had the 1st vaccine dose at your place of residence you can have 2nd dose in Stavanger

Stavanger vaccinates with Pfizer and Moderna

Students from abroad who have been given a non-EU-approved vaccine as 1st dose can be given 2nd dose by Pfizer or Moderna

Questions related to vaccination should be directed to Stavanger municipality Contact 5150 7220

If you need to make an appointment for covid vaccination send email to vaksinasjonskontoretstavangerkommuneno

13 Covid helpline

For general questions about entry rules advice and recommendations

FHI Covid helpline 8155 5015 (Mon-Fri 0800-1530)

For questions related to vaccination in Stavanger Stavanger municipality 5150 7220 (Mon-Fri 0830-1500)

For an emergency help 116 117

If you need to be tested make an appointment by calling 5191 4030 (kl1200-1400)

Questions

  • Pre-Arrival Webinar
  • Todayrsquos Agenda
  • 1 Current COVID-19 situation in Norway
  • 2 Study permit and the entry period(only for Non-EU students)
  • 3 Entry rules and quarantine
  • 4 Hotel quarantine
  • 5 Information from SiS Housing ndash How to pick up your key
  • 6 BankAxept card (only for non-EU students who have transferred the deposit money)
  • 7 Police registration (only for Non-EU students)
  • 8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)
  • 9 How to open your bank account in Norway
  • 10 Verification of your original documents
  • 11 Norwegian course- Information from the International Office
  • 12 Tuberculosis test ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control
  • 13 Covid Vaccination ndash Information from Stavanger municipality
  • 13 Covid helpline
  • Questions
Page 14: Pre-Arrival Webinar 25 November 2020

12 Tuberculosistest ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control

Mandatory for every person from a high endemic country of tuberculosis and every person who has stayed in those countries for more than 3 months See the list of countries with high and very high occurrence

You should take the test within four weeks after arrival to Norway

The tuberculosis test is free of charge

Please make an appointment with the Smittevernkontoret in Stavanger

Email smittevernkontoretstavangerkommuneno

Phone 5191 3339 (For booking a personal appointment)

More information is available on the following link httpswwwuisnoenhealth-matterstb

13 Covid Vaccination ndashInformation from Stavanger municipality

If you have had the 1st vaccine dose at your place of residence you can have 2nd dose in Stavanger

Stavanger vaccinates with Pfizer and Moderna

Students from abroad who have been given a non-EU-approved vaccine as 1st dose can be given 2nd dose by Pfizer or Moderna

Questions related to vaccination should be directed to Stavanger municipality Contact 5150 7220

If you need to make an appointment for covid vaccination send email to vaksinasjonskontoretstavangerkommuneno

13 Covid helpline

For general questions about entry rules advice and recommendations

FHI Covid helpline 8155 5015 (Mon-Fri 0800-1530)

For questions related to vaccination in Stavanger Stavanger municipality 5150 7220 (Mon-Fri 0830-1500)

For an emergency help 116 117

If you need to be tested make an appointment by calling 5191 4030 (kl1200-1400)

Questions

  • Pre-Arrival Webinar
  • Todayrsquos Agenda
  • 1 Current COVID-19 situation in Norway
  • 2 Study permit and the entry period(only for Non-EU students)
  • 3 Entry rules and quarantine
  • 4 Hotel quarantine
  • 5 Information from SiS Housing ndash How to pick up your key
  • 6 BankAxept card (only for non-EU students who have transferred the deposit money)
  • 7 Police registration (only for Non-EU students)
  • 8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)
  • 9 How to open your bank account in Norway
  • 10 Verification of your original documents
  • 11 Norwegian course- Information from the International Office
  • 12 Tuberculosis test ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control
  • 13 Covid Vaccination ndash Information from Stavanger municipality
  • 13 Covid helpline
  • Questions
Page 15: Pre-Arrival Webinar 25 November 2020

13 Covid Vaccination ndashInformation from Stavanger municipality

If you have had the 1st vaccine dose at your place of residence you can have 2nd dose in Stavanger

Stavanger vaccinates with Pfizer and Moderna

Students from abroad who have been given a non-EU-approved vaccine as 1st dose can be given 2nd dose by Pfizer or Moderna

Questions related to vaccination should be directed to Stavanger municipality Contact 5150 7220

If you need to make an appointment for covid vaccination send email to vaksinasjonskontoretstavangerkommuneno

13 Covid helpline

For general questions about entry rules advice and recommendations

FHI Covid helpline 8155 5015 (Mon-Fri 0800-1530)

For questions related to vaccination in Stavanger Stavanger municipality 5150 7220 (Mon-Fri 0830-1500)

For an emergency help 116 117

If you need to be tested make an appointment by calling 5191 4030 (kl1200-1400)

Questions

  • Pre-Arrival Webinar
  • Todayrsquos Agenda
  • 1 Current COVID-19 situation in Norway
  • 2 Study permit and the entry period(only for Non-EU students)
  • 3 Entry rules and quarantine
  • 4 Hotel quarantine
  • 5 Information from SiS Housing ndash How to pick up your key
  • 6 BankAxept card (only for non-EU students who have transferred the deposit money)
  • 7 Police registration (only for Non-EU students)
  • 8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)
  • 9 How to open your bank account in Norway
  • 10 Verification of your original documents
  • 11 Norwegian course- Information from the International Office
  • 12 Tuberculosis test ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control
  • 13 Covid Vaccination ndash Information from Stavanger municipality
  • 13 Covid helpline
  • Questions
Page 16: Pre-Arrival Webinar 25 November 2020

13 Covid helpline

For general questions about entry rules advice and recommendations

FHI Covid helpline 8155 5015 (Mon-Fri 0800-1530)

For questions related to vaccination in Stavanger Stavanger municipality 5150 7220 (Mon-Fri 0830-1500)

For an emergency help 116 117

If you need to be tested make an appointment by calling 5191 4030 (kl1200-1400)

Questions

  • Pre-Arrival Webinar
  • Todayrsquos Agenda
  • 1 Current COVID-19 situation in Norway
  • 2 Study permit and the entry period(only for Non-EU students)
  • 3 Entry rules and quarantine
  • 4 Hotel quarantine
  • 5 Information from SiS Housing ndash How to pick up your key
  • 6 BankAxept card (only for non-EU students who have transferred the deposit money)
  • 7 Police registration (only for Non-EU students)
  • 8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)
  • 9 How to open your bank account in Norway
  • 10 Verification of your original documents
  • 11 Norwegian course- Information from the International Office
  • 12 Tuberculosis test ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control
  • 13 Covid Vaccination ndash Information from Stavanger municipality
  • 13 Covid helpline
  • Questions
Page 17: Pre-Arrival Webinar 25 November 2020

Questions

  • Pre-Arrival Webinar
  • Todayrsquos Agenda
  • 1 Current COVID-19 situation in Norway
  • 2 Study permit and the entry period(only for Non-EU students)
  • 3 Entry rules and quarantine
  • 4 Hotel quarantine
  • 5 Information from SiS Housing ndash How to pick up your key
  • 6 BankAxept card (only for non-EU students who have transferred the deposit money)
  • 7 Police registration (only for Non-EU students)
  • 8 SUA registration (only for EU-students)
  • 9 How to open your bank account in Norway
  • 10 Verification of your original documents
  • 11 Norwegian course- Information from the International Office
  • 12 Tuberculosis test ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control
  • 13 Covid Vaccination ndash Information from Stavanger municipality
  • 13 Covid helpline
  • Questions