The resource center in Oslo
Are you new to Norway?
We give you tips and advice that can be useful.
At the Resource Center for Immigrants, we offer free guidance - often in your own native language.
The resource center is located in central Oslo (Storgata 38 – street level) and is open Monday to Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You can also reach us by phone at 23 33 43 61 or email: info@caritas.no .
Ukrainian counseling service
At the center we also have a Ukrainian counseling service. If you do not have the opportunity to visit, they can be contacted on WhatsApp +47 314 02 300.
Open Door at Søndre Nordstrand
This is a resource center at Holmlia for those who need help understanding the system, finding out about your rights and getting support in your language. Click here for more information .
The Au Pair Center has been closed.
The national au pair center was discontinued on January 1, 2025. This means that Caritas will no longer be organizing activities or information meetings for au pairs or host families. Au pairs must now contact Caritas Resource center for assistance.
Read more here .
Read more about what we can offer here:
Courses and activities
We offer Norwegian language training at different levels, job-seeking courses and other activities for those who are new to Norway.
Free guidance and legal assistance
We offer guidance in your native language. Do you need legal assistance? Our lawyers can assist.
Learn about life in Norway
Here you can watch videos in different languages where immigrants share their stories and experiences to help you who are new to Norway.
Frequently asked questions
We can provide advice and guidance on how to go about finding a job in Norway. We cannot find a job for you, but you can sign up for our job seeker course: CV/Jobbsøkerkurs . The course runs every other Friday, where we help you write your CV so that it is more adapted to Norwegian working life. Immigrants with higher education can also participate in JOBBFOKUS – a course that runs over eight weeks with topics such as: CV and applications, analyzing job advertisements, interview training, the Norwegian labor market and culture, job strategy, networking, LinkedIn and visits to employers.
If you come from a country in Europe, you will find relevant information here – Work in Norway – The Official Guide .
If you come from a country outside Europe, you need a residence permit. As a rule, you must first find a job. Which residence permit you should apply for depends on your skills and the job you will be doing in Norway. More information is available on the website of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) .
You can apply for protection (asylum) if you are persecuted or fear persecution or inhumane treatment in your home country. You can find more information on the website of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI).
No! The counseling service is a drop-in service, so just drop by Caritas Resource Center. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday between 10.00 - 16.00.
Our courses
The women's group will be a weekly meeting place for women in similar life situations and a place to learn about Norwegian culture [...].
Language training is more organized training than a language café. Both are run by volunteers and are not certified language courses. Language training often uses [...].
Information and help is provided in both Norwegian and English. The course is free of charge. Registration opens 10 days before each course.
Norway is one of the world's most digitalized countries, and it can be challenging to know which services are available and […]
Norway is one of the world's most digitalized countries, and it can be challenging to know which services are available and […]
Norway is one of the world's most digitalized countries, and it can be challenging to know which services are available and […]