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Finally got my passport last week friday.
Took about 7 weeks.
Glory to God.

Hello thank you for this.
Its no news that Norway is an expensive country to live in and Covid made getting jobs even harder everywhere in the world.
My question goes thus: What is the situation rn in Norwegian cities like Bergen and Oslo for International students who need part time jobs? Are they easy to get ?
Furthermore what kind of jobs should we expect and the hourly pay rate ?
I really need answers to all this in order to adequately prepare myself for what is to come.
Please all contributions are welcome.
Thank you in advance

Arinze001:
Heisann Alle (Hello Everyone)!

I will be attending to intelligent and researched questions about Norway. I started the application last fall (some schools start October, most November, few December and January). I applied to 3 schools (received 2 admissions) but deep down wanted my top priority school which I got - University of Stavanger.

Let me talk about Universities' applications: Most Norge universities exempt Nigerians from submitting an English Proficiency test 'cept for University of Oslo and University of Southern Norway (the latter was the school that gave me a rejection though it was envisaged, I have no ielts or TOEFL). My advise is to go for the schools that exempt Nigerians from the ielts and TOEFL test, but, if you've it, it's a PLUS.
For most schools, we are to courier our transcript to the host university. It's part of the application.
The last is the block sum of NOk 126357 which we are to submit through a bank statement showing you've the sum + an accompanying sponsor's letter (for those that are being sponsored - like me).
CGPA requirements: On their websites, they indicated the minimum requirement to be 2:1. In practical, that's not really the case. Norway and other EU countries use the ECTS arrangement which means if you studied English as an undergrad, you're to continue that way. You can't apply for an MSc. In Artificial Intelligence or msc. In Applied Finance and Analytics. Most people got a rejection because they acted funny. I know someone that studied Economics with a 2.94 that applied for an Msc. In Economics that got accepted likewise someone that got 2.74 in Philosophy that also got accepted for MSc. In related course. That's the secret, no CROSS-CARPETING lol

This is all for the study application phase.

The Waiting Period
This is the period where we have to wait for feedbacks vis-à-vis our applications. The waiting period differs from schools and programmes. Some got admission in early February, some in early and late March, some April, extreme cases in May.
After you've gotten an admission, the next step is to transfer the NOk 126,527 you presented during the application to the host school. We all used FORM A, getting official USD rate from the Central Bank. I'll advise everyone to use USD if in Nigeria as your transacting currency to avoid bogus conversion charges. After paying the sum and you've received a Confirmation of Deposit from the Host university, you immediately apply for your study visa + residence permit which comes with a Schengen sticker.

Visa Process.
Norge's visa process is pretty seamless, no long wait period, no interview except rare occasions, no calling on the phone to book an appointment or whatsoever. It's super fast - easy to get an appointment date and the documents to submit are readily available.

Note: You receive your Nok 126,357 immediately you've gotten a Norwegian bank account and you receive all. It's not like others where you receive it monthly. So, one could do as he/she pleases with his/her received money.

I think that's all.

Ser du i norge (See you in Norway)!

ok boss. send me a pm with your digits

LebenNG:
God help us dear, also on the process... pls can we chat on whatsapp maybe?

Just take all your necessary documents to them. Ask questions when in doubt. The officers there are fairly nice

ibk5891:
How did you resolve the issue? What stage are you now. because an planning to choose festac office too

Changing name on passport will cost alot. Someone charged my bro 150k for that

Aurora07:
This is exactly what I'm going through now. I went to Ikeja passport office for renewal. The DIY process wasn't too much of a hassle until I was told my details in NIN doesn't match what's in NIS database and I have to change my name on NIN. I don't want to do that because I have used my nin details to register for other things. How do I go about changing or adding a name to my records on NIS please.

NIN is causing a lot of issues TBVH, especially BVN generated NIN. The Government should sort out problems with NIN before making it a compulsory requirement in processes such as this

Thecvbankng:
Processing fresh passport in Ikoyi PPT is anything but seamless, especially if you you're using DIY.

-The rowdiness that never stops
-A few uncouth and rude officers
-Many steps that could be automated to reduce the stress on applicant and processing officer
-Seems there's a lot of people with issues concerning NIN or mix-up of names in Ikoyi office

*Anyways, thanks to folks with helpful messages on this thread, finally completed my processing and capture yesterday.

Sulaimonsb:
Just got my passport today at the festac passport office half DIY and half use of a contact. Applied online during May and i got my passport today. To God be the glory. Festac passport office was very seamless no stress at alll.

I had to resort to the same tactics after DIY was causing me issues especially because of NIN wahala.
Review: Festac office is okay for DIY if you have time to wait. The officers are very nice and would help you if you need help but omo you might have to waste time waiting in line if you don't have a good contact. If you want to capture on the same day, hold like 1k to tip and it would be done.
I'm waiting for my six weeks now.

Omo it seems Norway na the way now oh since germany don hard and UK expense na die.
Just starting the process... Any other newbie in the house? I'll be applying to the uni of Tromso and NTNU. May God help us all.

Alright bro

monsor007:
You can write anything...I think it is just formality... I write uae ....purpose vacation and business

Ok thanks a lot

adebisilucy:
probably you should do another one or birth affidavit

Just discovered that my surname is missing a letter in my birth certificate. Its funny that i'm just realizing now, although it hasn't caused me any issues before. Do you guys think it'll be a problem ? if yes, whats the best way to fix. All other docs are correct.

Ok. Another question. How did you fill your form. I have no immediate plans of traveling yet so i don't know what my guarantor is supposed to fill in those places

monsor007:
There is no need...it is 1 of the 3 they need ...photocopy of his data passport and the filled guarantor form stamped at d court..they return the NIN of the guarantor to me..its like it is not compulsory...the don't include it in my file to be vetted...please carry your Original birth certificate and Certificate of Origin along oooo....they will request it to be sighted.

Good evening everyone. I just paid for my passport online and I selected Festac in Lagos as my preferred centre for interview but no interview date was given to me. instead i was asked to contact immigration office and i don't know how to do that. Please help

I'm having the same issue

Bourne007:
@bolded is all you need for your application. 2nd year not required.

OK great. Thank you so much

Sorry please, one more question. My intended course is a two years masters. I have the full fees for the first year and the living cost. Do I also have to show the remaining tuition for the second year too?

mattfeuter:
No. It won’t.

Let her transfer it to YOUR account.

Thank you very much for the swift reply.

Hello guys please I need your opinion. My sponsor is my aunt (in the UK) and my brother but I understand I have to use either my parents' or my account statement. If I have them transfer the money to my account or my parent's account will that not raise any red flags considering the inflow for both accounts is low as I am currently unemployed and by dad earns little under 100k a month.
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P. S: I'm going for a masters degree