How can i get a Norwegian bank account?
To be able to open a bank account in Norway, you will first need to obtain a D-number.
When you have your d-number, you can apply for «minID» which is an online digital ID.
You can then contact the bank you wish to use, and here is a few of the banks in Norway:
Dnb, Nordea, Sparebank1, Sbanken, Gjensidige.
D-number is a temporary identity number that can be used for several purposes, such as accessing altinn.no
or getting a bank account.
To get the D-number, you must apply for a residence permit from the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI).
You can then apply for a d number from the tax office (skatteetaten).
You will need a work contract and place to live, for more information, visit udi.no and fill out the online form to find the requirements for your situation.
When do you get a d number?
When you get a d number depends on your situation.
For longer stays in Norway, you can apply for a national identity number is an ID number for you who have a residence permit and are going to live in Norway for more than six months. You need it when you are in touch with different Norwegian authorities.
Sources: difi, UDI