For students staying longer than six months
International students staying in Norway for longer than six months can open a bank account when they have received their Norwegian ID number.
Select the bank of your choice, and meet up in person to open an account.
You should expect several weeks for the account to be opened.
For students staying less than six months
We do not recommend student staying six months or less (one semester) to open a Norwegian bank account, due to the extensive process of applying.
We suggest keeping your existing bank account if your home bank has reasonable fees, rather than opening a new account in Norway.
What documents will I need?
- Passport
- Residence registration certificate (EU/EEA) or residence card (non-EU/EEA)
- Letter of Acceptance
- Documentation of your Norwegian ID number
BankID is a personal electronic identification method designed for secure online authentication and digital signing. You can obtain your BankID from your bank, and use it as an app or code unit.