Expat Mobility
As your selected partner we can design our relocation services to meet the unique needs of your employee and help ensure an effortless transition. We do our job so your employees can do theirs.
Workforce without boundaries
Globalizing your workforce presents opportunities as well as challenges. Expat mobility will guide employees through the entire relocation journey, allowing them to focus on opportunities not boundaries and be productive from day one.
This is how we help your HR department
Pre-visit
A pre-visit may be one of your most important investments. Visiting Norway gives your employee the chance to imagine for themselves what life in Norway will be like and helps them understand what to expect if/when they accept a position in Norway. A pre-visit can also be an opportunity for employees to organize housing, visit schools and complete other practical preparations before their final move.
Our services include:
- Information on life and living in Oslo, including housing market
- Practical information – public transportation, shopping, schools, activities
- Orientation tour – visit various neighborhoods
- Other requests
Immigration
To simplify a complex and time-consuming immigration process, we work directly with employees to ensure they obtain the correct permit and visa (when required) for their assignment in Norway. We will assist employees and family members through the entire process, starting pre-move and concluding post-arrival.
Our services include:
- Obtaining work/residence permit (Non-EU)
- Mandatory registration (EU)
- Application for Tax Card
- Application for ID number
Homefinding
Finding the right home is one key factor for a successful relocation. Our team will help navigate the housing market and based on individual needs/wants help to find the right home for the employee and accompanying family. We understand there are several factors to consider in the search for a new home and do our best to find the right balance and a happy home!
Our services include:
- Needs assessment
- Information on the rental market
- Search for suitable properties according to requirements
- Arrange and assist with up to 4-6 viewings
- Assist with lease contract
- Move-in assistance (electricity- and internet subscriptions, TV, other practical information)
Settling in Services
The journey is not over once you (employee/family member) arrive in Norway, in fact there are several steps that need to be completed before life can resume ‘as usual’. To help employees be as productive as possible as soon as possible, we will assist with mandatory registration, securing a national ID card, opening a bank account and arranging health care services.
We will guide employees and respective family members through
Our services include:
- Complete mandatory registration with local authorities
- Application for tax card
- Application for Norwegian ID number
- Assistance with Bank account
Departure Assistance
Whether your international assignment is temporary or permanent, we offer employees assistance when their assignment in Norway comes to an end. There are a few administrative and practical steps that individuals need to complete when moving out of the country.
Our services include:
- De-registration at the national registry (tax office)
- Post office – change of address
- Move-out assistance – lease, cleaning
- Bank Information
Additional Services
Our hands-on approach allows us to adapt our services and support based on the unique needs of each individual. To meet the practical, social, and emotional needs of each assignee and their family we offer stand-alone services to enhance the standard solutions.
Services we offer:
- School / pre-school assistance
- Area orientation tour
- Airport welcome
- Temporary housing
- Driver license
Premium services
Expat Membership
As part of the final journey, we offer a comprehensive two-year personal expat membership to support the social and personal needs of the employee and accompanying family members. Expat membership helps you help yourself build new networks.
- Support and guidance
- Dual Career and Partner Support program
- Intro to Norway – individual welcome meeting
- Networking
- Social and professional events
- Newsletters
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Premium course
Introduction to Norway
For the final step on your expat journey we offer an Introduction to Norway course. This course is designed to help you understand life in Norway, from practical information to personal guidance, in a friendly, stress-free manner.
- Needs assessment
- Personalized one-to-one meeting:
- Working in Norway
- Networking – Advice, tips and contacts
- Information: higher education and language courses
- Guidance on CV and cover letters
- Inform about local employment authorities and/or employment agencies
- Information on non-work options and activities
- Personalized information, links and contacts according to needs
- Information and networking meetings presented by OCC and partner organisations
- 4-6 follow-up meetings
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Dual career and partner support-program
Another key factor for a successful relocation is understanding the needs of the accompanying partner.
We offer a six-month program designed to help partners succeed with their inpatriation to Norway. Whether partners choose to work, study, take care of family or simply enjoy their new location, we will provide guidance and recommendations on how to navigate.
- Needs assessment
- Personalized one-to-one meeting:
- Working in Norway
- Networking – Advice, tips and contacts
- Information: higher education and language courses
- Guidance on CV and cover letters
- Inform about local employment authorities and/or employment agencies
- Information on non-work options and activities
- Personalized information, links and contacts according to needs
- Information and networking meetings presented by OCC and partner organisations
- 4-6 follow-up meetings
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Putting it all together
Customized solutions designed to keep things simple
We design our services to meet the needs of the employee and employer. Let Expath guide you through the relocation journey.
Cases
Case 1 (Non-EU)
Scott is from the US and he was just offered a promotion to lead a new team in Norway. This will be Scott’s first international assignment, but he is very focused on his career and decides this move will help both his professional and personal growth.
We recommend:
- Immigration
- Settling In
- Home Finding
- Expat Membership, single
Case 2 (EU)
Emily is living in France with her husband and two children. She has just been offered the opportunity work at her company headquarters in Norway. Although she is very positive to the move, Emily does not want to sign the contract before the family is 100 percent convinced it is right for everyone.
We recommend:
- Pre-visit
- Settling In
- Homefinding
- Expat Membership, family
We are ready to help