Why Norway?

I get at least 10-20 emails a week from people looking to either move to Norway, emigrate to Norway or just travel there. Seems to be a popular subject as my Norway website receives over a thousand visitors per month.

But why would someone choose Norway in the first place?

Hmm, perhaps that sounds harsh, but I just want to understand why someone in Iran, or the USA or Romania would choose Norway over other countries like Sweden or other Western European countries.

Some of the emails I receive can seem a bit desperate, where someone is trying to flee their current country and I do feel sorry for them if they are in trouble, however a large majority of these emails just state "how can I move there, not work and live off the government?".

Sadly I have had to ignore these as I'm tired of explaining that I want to help people who want to integrate into Norwegian society, who want to bring something to Norway, to work, to learn and not just to sponge.

But, no one has really told me why they chose Norway in the first place?

Sure, it used to be fairly easy to get into Norway in the past, but they have tightened up their immigration laws recently, so you will need visas, work permits and the like. That's something I cant help you with, so I just point people to the Official Norway Website For The UK.

I do love helping people with their decisions moving to Norway, giving them my own personal view of my experience, but remember, you experience could be totally different to mine, so don't let what I say put you off as I would have regretted it if I didn't have the courage to give it a go.

So, if you do contact me asking questions about Norway, if you could include why you chose it that would be great.

I would love to make a page dedicated to your experiences so people can see others experiences and get a feel for what might await them.

I do love Norway and haven't had the cash to go over for the last couple of years, but I am making an effort to do so in 2011.

Keep the communication coming as I do love hearing about and helping you all, if I can.

Tusen Takk.