Bokmål for public services
Norwegian Bureaucracy Words And Phrases
Public-service language in Norway often appears in forms, letters, appointments, and login flows. These phrases cover NAV, tax, BankID, UDI, police appointments, and documents you may need to explain or upload.
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Admin basics
Tax, ID Number, And BankID
Practise phrases for ID numbers, address changes, tax cards, tax returns, and BankID login problems.
English
I need a Norwegian ID number.
Norwegian
Jeg trenger et norsk fødselsnummer.
English
I have a D number.
Norwegian
Jeg har et D-nummer.
English
I need to change my address.
Norwegian
Jeg må endre adressen min.
English
I cannot log in with BankID.
Norwegian
Jeg får ikke logget inn med BankID.
English
Where can I find my tax card?
Norwegian
Hvor finner jeg skattekortet mitt?
English
I need help understanding my tax return.
Norwegian
Jeg trenger hjelp til å forstå skattemeldingen min.
Immigration
UDI And Police Appointments
Practise phrases for residence permits, residence cards, passports, and police appointments.
English
I have an appointment with the police.
Norwegian
Jeg har en avtale hos politiet.
English
I am applying for a residence permit.
Norwegian
Jeg søker om oppholdstillatelse.
English
I need to renew my residence card.
Norwegian
Jeg må fornye oppholdskortet mitt.
English
Where should I wait?
Norwegian
Hvor skal jeg vente?
English
Do I need to bring my passport?
Norwegian
Må jeg ta med passet mitt?
English
Can I book a new appointment?
Norwegian
Kan jeg bestille en ny time?
How To Practise
Choose one service, read the English prompt, and try to recall the Norwegian before looking. Say the phrase out loud if you might need it in a conversation.