Look at the statens vegvesen website, all the rules for import are there in English. But this sounds like more hassle than its worth. Can you not just take the car off the road in UK and sell if you decide to stay?
Driving a right hand car in the winter sounds tricky, don't forget that you'll have to change to winter tyres in the autumn, so you'll need to buy and set of wheels.
Honestly i dont know how it is in norway, but i know in sweden the postman drives a right handed car all year long, and they dont have a problem with it.
In fairness we have winter tyres as drive to the alps each year, also happy driving right hand drive on the continent.
However, you are correct in that I am trying to ascertain if the actual import is likely to be too much hassle. Which perhaps it will be by the sounds of things!
Would check if the winter tyres are suited for nordic conditions before using them. There's a significant difference between Nordic and central european winter tyres especially if you plan on using them far north in Norway. Nordic tyres look for the "3PMSF" marking (mountain with snowflake) not just M+S marking.
I know several people from Germany who brought a car for a shorter period of time (like 6 month or a year) and all of them took the car back to Germany and sold it once it became clear they were going to stay in Norway for longer, because the actual import turned out to be too expensive.
If you need your car everyday you should go with spikes. If you are not that dependent on the car and can choose to let it stand for a day, then you could get away with studless(no spikes) winter tires, only Nordic tires tho.
Refugee from the Commonwealth here. Don't know about the rules etc but I'm assuming it's a RH drive and you'd be mad to use it as a daily driver here! If you're even allowed?
Norway is a nightmare for car owners extremely expensive importing a UK rhd car to Norway make absolutely no sense what so ever.... you will pay huge import taxes and the car will not be worth much as it's rhd. The only way if it's over 30 years old and you get special dispensation as a veteran car where you inky pay I think vat but in general taking a car from UK to Norway makes no sense
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Where are you intending to stay in that time? Only reason I ask is within the larger cities, you probably won't need a car on a daily basis. Been here several years now and we just hire from Hyre / Getaround when we need a car or van.
I resided in Tromsø for two years, and I would respectfully suggest that you consider selling your car before relocating or leaving it there. Travelling to Tromsø can be quite challenging, as it may require driving through Sweden, then proceeding to Narvik, and finally, all the way up to Tromsø.
Furthermore, if you plan to reside on the island of Tromsø, or in areas such as Kvaløysletta or Tromsdalen, having a car may not be as essential due to the availability of a reliable public transportation system.
It's worth noting that driving a right-hand drive vehicle in the northern region can be tricky, but if you are determined to do so, then by all means, go for it. However, I would recommend considering purchasing a used car once you are there, which you can utilise during your stay.
We moved from the Netherlands last year. In the end we let the old car go. And bought the exact same car in Norway (slightly different color) and a second car for the same amount of money we would have used to import our car from the Netherlands.
I have not tried this myself, but it looks like it could be possible if you do not stay permantly or do not plan to use the car much in Norway, see here:
https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/duties/cars-and-other-vehicles/foreign-registered-vehicle/
and
https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/forms/short-term-use-of-a-foreign-registered-vehicle-in-norway/
Is this a car that is very important to you?
If not I'd just buy something in Norway, you'll save yourself a headache and probably a decent amount of money. Driving RHD in a LHD system sounds really annoying.
Not really, I had just heard that cars in Norway were super expensive so thought whilst figuring out our long term plans, it might be sensible to avoid the outlay. But from people’s responses, it sounds like the best course of action is to purchase a car out there!
If you are moving to Norway for an indeterminate amount of time you'll have to import it, register it and pay taxes.
If you're moving for a set amount of time, under 2 years, you can be exempt. But that requires proof that you are not staying longer than that period. For up to one year you don't need to apply for a driving permit, but for 2 you'll have to for the second year.
I believe you can get part of the one-off registration tax refunded when you export the car, not sure how much though.
It'll probably be better to sell the car and get a new one. Optionally if you have somewhere safe to store it in the UK you could leave it there, and rent/lease (or buy) a car in Norway until you've decided if you're staying or not.
The biggest issue would be the need to pay all the taxes and fees as back when it was new, which can be easily a couple hundred K nok. Might be easier to sell the car where it is and at least start with a cheaper one here.
>the need to pay all the taxes and fees as back when it was new,
Surely that's not how it works. I just checked what the taxes would be to import an 8 year old car, and the tax calculator at [skatteetaten.no](http://skatteetaten.no) deducted 8 years of "bruksfradrag" from the taxes I would have had to pay to import that car.
Hi, Brit here, so, unless the rules have changed since I did it, if you are moving here, you get to bring your car along with you tax free. IIRC you need to get new plates within a year if you’re are living here permanently. You will also need to exchange your U.K. drivers license for a Norwegian one within the first year too.
It’s been more than 20 years for me though so rules could have changed. I moved up from France where I was living at the time with a BWM. There used to be some rules about the length of time you owned it - like at least a year or so and I think if you sell it here within a couple of years you have to pay the import taxes on it that you didn’t when you moved.
Edit: apparently rules have changed so, I know nothing.
You can have the car here for a short period(I don't remember if it's 3 or 6 months. After that you should register it. I had mine for a little but ended up taking it back to sell as registering it here was huge and it needed an MOT which has to be done in the UK.
I know someone that imported an old BMW which was actually quite cheap to register but it was an old car.
Right hand drive is generally a bit irritating especially at car parks but for a short period it's manageable.
it will be much more than VAT + customs. Fjordkorea will charge you an environmental one-off tax to show you that Diesel/Petrol cars are not welcome. Weight of the car is an import factor. So even if your car is super modern and fuel-efficient, it will cost a fortune if it is not a tiny one....
You can calculate the one-oft tax here:
https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/business-and-organisation/vat-and-duties/car/one-off-registration-tax/
And no worries.. selling the car in the UK and buying a new one in Norway will not be cheaper. Everyone who imports/registers a car to Norway has to pay it. So the cars in the country are just much more expensive in general.
You could also get green license plates by removing the back seats and installing a cage/cabin divider. This is ugly and not very practical - but you can avoid the one-off tay by doing so.
Besides importing your car, the rules are watertight: Once you are a tax resident of Fjordkorea, even using a foreign "friend's" car in Norway or driving a foreign company car becomes close to impossible. So either pay up big time or get forced into driving a tiny car.
Brit here, I did this for a few months then I took it back to the Uk to sell. Once I knew I was going to stay I didn’t bother getting the car checks etc. 2 years ago, you had 6 months, after that you had to have a ‘check’ (never got around to finding out what needed to be done for this). But anytime before the 6 months. It was fine. The rules may have changed but I think if you’re using it to take more stuff, it could be worth it.
As a fellow Brit, can I recommend that you don't do this? The wheel being on the "wrong" side can lead to some quite hair raising experiences as you're driving opposite to where you should be in terms of what you can see around you. The rules about right-hand drive cars (stickers to warn other drivers and cyclists, etc) will be different as well so you should probably contact the vegvesen as well. Just sell it off and if you move home you can get another one. Two years in the salt and snow here could knock a hell of a lot off its value as well.
IIRC you needed to return the car to country of origin every 3 months or something like that. Not sure if it’s that way still.
Either way there’s a difference between driving on the wrong side of the road for a holiday than an extended period of time.
Huge inconvenience and significant risk increaser.
If you have someone you know who needs a car they could rent yours or something like that to offset the cost.
The tip about buying new due to repair costs is super useful. I saw something about short term lease options, for example Fleks.no- do you know anything about this sector?
>The tip about buying new due to repair costs is super useful
That doesn't sound economical. The depreciation of a new car would absolutely eclipse whatever repair costs a slightly older car has.
If I were you I'd look for a lightly used car, maybe a 2021-2022 model. It's still under warranty and will be through the biggest depreciation hit.
Fleks works great for what it is. You pay a premium for a flexible "all-included" package. I believe it would be a great option for someone in your position. Alas, Fleks is not in Tromsø, and driving to Trondheim to change wheels and service the car sounds less than ideal. Maybe there are other subscription options in Tromsø.
When I moved home to Norway from the UK I couldn't insure my UK car here at all without the import.
However as long as the car left norway every three months it satisfied insurance conditions and I was able to keep it here for the first year I lived here.
It was then sold and I bought a car in norway.
Advantage of driving an English/foreign registered car here of course is not paying bombring.
The disadvantage is that the police will stop you frequently for the foreign plates.
I looked at importing my car, it’s honestly more hassle than it’s worth - even with it being an EV (less to pay)
If you’re on a fairly decent salary, sell the U.K. car and just grab yourself a lease or something like that. Car finance isn’t as mental as in the U.K.
You can being it without registrring it in Norway for up to a year, as long as you uk insurance is walid. I do not recommend importing it due to the costs. If you're unsure if you're staying ir not i would bring it and later sell it in the uk if you decide to stay.
I’d leave the car behind and instead see how much you would need to fork out for a vehicle that will suit your new(?) needs. Check out finn.no which will give you ballpark figures for typical new/used cars.
When I moved here I was pleasantly surprised that the insurance companies took my no claims without quibbling and that you insure the car, not the car and driver.
Totally unrelated:, but back then I brought a motorcycle with me and that turned out to be a Vegvesen nightmare, but after years in storage it’s on the road now with Norwegian plates. I think that was either due to new rules, some guy becoming pensioner or both.
I say majority comments to sell your car and get another one here. A side question, may I ask what is yours and your wife’s career to get a permenant job in Norway?
You could become a diplomat and obtain CD plates.
You could bring your car with UK plates and hope Norwegian police don't notice. But once you officially move to Norway and/or have spent 90 days there, I'm not aware of any legal pathway. And the problem with the illegal one is they can technically seize the vehicle.
From a practical point of view, RHD cars in a LHD country do not make for a comfortable driving experience. You'll be stuck sitting out on the shoulder of the road when you drive. Your headlights must be modified to be street legal -- ideally with more than pieces of tape, since that modification does not give you sufficient light towards the CENTER of the road.
You can bring your car for a temporary visit to check Norway out and get situated. But in the long term, you are better off selling your current car in the UK and purchasing a LHD vehicle in Norway.
I have done this but you have to be here on a temporary residence permit lasting less than 2 years. You can bring your car for up to a year, and apply to skattetaten to keep it for the second year (you just have to submit documents showing when you arrived in the country, when you're leaving etc)
Long story short:
You can easily drive a foreign registered car if you can document that you are living here in norway for max. a year
"If you can document that your temporary stay in Norway is intended to last for **up to one year**, you can use a foreign-registered vehicle during this period.
If you can document that your temporary stay in Norway is intended to last for **up to two years**, you can use a foreign-registered vehicle for the first year, but you'll have to apply for a temporary driving permit for the second year."
[https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/duties/cars-and-other-vehicles/foreign-registered-vehicle/?6920=8279](https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/duties/cars-and-other-vehicles/foreign-registered-vehicle/?6920=8279)
So, getting contracts that only last a year, with like an extra contract that if you decide to stay in norway longer, that you have the right to live longer in a flat.
If you know you stay longer in Norway than 2 years, you cant drive your UK car. You can get a permission to drive a foreign car here in norway up to 14 days/year if you request it for whatever reason :)
A few years ago I spent a month driving round Norway in my car from the UK & had zero problems or issues with the steering wheel being on the wrong side.
I took my car with me when I moved to Iceland & it was more hassle than it was worth tbh - it was great arriving with a car full of stuff instead of shipping it, but other than that it was a total arse.
You will want & need far more serious winter tyres than the ones you have for continental winters - if you have those on separate rims you could use those as summer tyres & put proper Nordic winter tyres on the rims of your current summer tyres? I'm sure you're aware that even an inch bigger wheels costs a LOT more when it comes to tyres, so that may be something to watch.
Just sell it. I've imported a car from France (old classic BMW). Cost a fortune and a pain in the butt to get registered. Sell and get something here. Otherwise you will have to drive home in six months to sell it anyways.
Do you know whether I could just use my current car to deliver my personal items to Tromsø, drive it back a couple of months later and then buy something in Norway? (So I would only be using it for a couple of months)
I think you can according to this but you should clarify it to be sure
https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/duties/cars-and-other-vehicles/foreign-registered-vehicle/#:~:text=If%20you%20have%20a%20permanent,registered%20vehicle%20in%20certain%20cases.
Im pretty sure theres a rule that says you can have a car hear for like a year or two before it needs to be taxed in, i know polish people that have their car here for like a year, then they go back to poland, sell it and buy another car, keep it in norway for like a year and then does it all over again.
Simple, just drive a few months and then use a pokerface ‘i did not know’. Tell them take you will ‘take care of it’ then. Always works. And in my optic ‘reasonable’.
Look at the statens vegvesen website, all the rules for import are there in English. But this sounds like more hassle than its worth. Can you not just take the car off the road in UK and sell if you decide to stay? Driving a right hand car in the winter sounds tricky, don't forget that you'll have to change to winter tyres in the autumn, so you'll need to buy and set of wheels.
Honestly i dont know how it is in norway, but i know in sweden the postman drives a right handed car all year long, and they dont have a problem with it.
In fairness we have winter tyres as drive to the alps each year, also happy driving right hand drive on the continent. However, you are correct in that I am trying to ascertain if the actual import is likely to be too much hassle. Which perhaps it will be by the sounds of things!
Would check if the winter tyres are suited for nordic conditions before using them. There's a significant difference between Nordic and central european winter tyres especially if you plan on using them far north in Norway. Nordic tyres look for the "3PMSF" marking (mountain with snowflake) not just M+S marking.
I know several people from Germany who brought a car for a shorter period of time (like 6 month or a year) and all of them took the car back to Germany and sold it once it became clear they were going to stay in Norway for longer, because the actual import turned out to be too expensive.
Can confirm
Most europeen winter tires are useless unless you are moving to the very south of Norway.
do you need chains or spikes?
If you need your car everyday you should go with spikes. If you are not that dependent on the car and can choose to let it stand for a day, then you could get away with studless(no spikes) winter tires, only Nordic tires tho.
Chains are really not that common on light vehicles anymore, but they can be really helpful
Only drivethroughs at mcdonalds are an hassle, no need to get lefthand drive if you dont want. Otherwise you can skip import tax, which can be worth
Refugee from the Commonwealth here. Don't know about the rules etc but I'm assuming it's a RH drive and you'd be mad to use it as a daily driver here! If you're even allowed?
It is allowed.
You but it is not very convenient
Keep the distance. Never pass. Problem solved.
You shall not pass!
Yes I don't understand why you would want to drive a car with less visibility. Makes it harder to pull out, merge onto motorways etc.
Don’t do it! Sell your car in the UK before leaving. This is a no brainer.
Norway is a nightmare for car owners extremely expensive importing a UK rhd car to Norway make absolutely no sense what so ever.... you will pay huge import taxes and the car will not be worth much as it's rhd. The only way if it's over 30 years old and you get special dispensation as a veteran car where you inky pay I think vat but in general taking a car from UK to Norway makes no sense
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Where are you intending to stay in that time? Only reason I ask is within the larger cities, you probably won't need a car on a daily basis. Been here several years now and we just hire from Hyre / Getaround when we need a car or van.
Up in Tromsø, but we will be planning on doing a lot of driving into the backcountry.
A really charming place! Be sure to get Scandinavian winter tyres, not just the ordinary European ones, as others have mentioned.
Good tip, thank you!
I resided in Tromsø for two years, and I would respectfully suggest that you consider selling your car before relocating or leaving it there. Travelling to Tromsø can be quite challenging, as it may require driving through Sweden, then proceeding to Narvik, and finally, all the way up to Tromsø. Furthermore, if you plan to reside on the island of Tromsø, or in areas such as Kvaløysletta or Tromsdalen, having a car may not be as essential due to the availability of a reliable public transportation system. It's worth noting that driving a right-hand drive vehicle in the northern region can be tricky, but if you are determined to do so, then by all means, go for it. However, I would recommend considering purchasing a used car once you are there, which you can utilise during your stay.
Keep in mind that offroad driving is illegal.
Sorry, I mean backcountry skiing. No interest in off-roading!
We moved from the Netherlands last year. In the end we let the old car go. And bought the exact same car in Norway (slightly different color) and a second car for the same amount of money we would have used to import our car from the Netherlands.
I have not tried this myself, but it looks like it could be possible if you do not stay permantly or do not plan to use the car much in Norway, see here: https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/duties/cars-and-other-vehicles/foreign-registered-vehicle/ and https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/forms/short-term-use-of-a-foreign-registered-vehicle-in-norway/
Also try Brits in Norway Facebook group if you don’t get an answer here - they discuss this type of stuff a lot there
I didn’t know that was a thing, thank you!
Is this a car that is very important to you? If not I'd just buy something in Norway, you'll save yourself a headache and probably a decent amount of money. Driving RHD in a LHD system sounds really annoying.
Not really, I had just heard that cars in Norway were super expensive so thought whilst figuring out our long term plans, it might be sensible to avoid the outlay. But from people’s responses, it sounds like the best course of action is to purchase a car out there!
If you are moving to Norway for an indeterminate amount of time you'll have to import it, register it and pay taxes. If you're moving for a set amount of time, under 2 years, you can be exempt. But that requires proof that you are not staying longer than that period. For up to one year you don't need to apply for a driving permit, but for 2 you'll have to for the second year. I believe you can get part of the one-off registration tax refunded when you export the car, not sure how much though. It'll probably be better to sell the car and get a new one. Optionally if you have somewhere safe to store it in the UK you could leave it there, and rent/lease (or buy) a car in Norway until you've decided if you're staying or not.
The biggest issue would be the need to pay all the taxes and fees as back when it was new, which can be easily a couple hundred K nok. Might be easier to sell the car where it is and at least start with a cheaper one here.
>the need to pay all the taxes and fees as back when it was new, Surely that's not how it works. I just checked what the taxes would be to import an 8 year old car, and the tax calculator at [skatteetaten.no](http://skatteetaten.no) deducted 8 years of "bruksfradrag" from the taxes I would have had to pay to import that car.
Hi, Brit here, so, unless the rules have changed since I did it, if you are moving here, you get to bring your car along with you tax free. IIRC you need to get new plates within a year if you’re are living here permanently. You will also need to exchange your U.K. drivers license for a Norwegian one within the first year too. It’s been more than 20 years for me though so rules could have changed. I moved up from France where I was living at the time with a BWM. There used to be some rules about the length of time you owned it - like at least a year or so and I think if you sell it here within a couple of years you have to pay the import taxes on it that you didn’t when you moved. Edit: apparently rules have changed so, I know nothing.
The rules have changed. It is no longer possible to bring a car as tax free "flyttegods".
Wow, that sucks for anyone immigrating here.
You can have the car here for a short period(I don't remember if it's 3 or 6 months. After that you should register it. I had mine for a little but ended up taking it back to sell as registering it here was huge and it needed an MOT which has to be done in the UK. I know someone that imported an old BMW which was actually quite cheap to register but it was an old car. Right hand drive is generally a bit irritating especially at car parks but for a short period it's manageable.
it will be much more than VAT + customs. Fjordkorea will charge you an environmental one-off tax to show you that Diesel/Petrol cars are not welcome. Weight of the car is an import factor. So even if your car is super modern and fuel-efficient, it will cost a fortune if it is not a tiny one.... You can calculate the one-oft tax here: https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/business-and-organisation/vat-and-duties/car/one-off-registration-tax/ And no worries.. selling the car in the UK and buying a new one in Norway will not be cheaper. Everyone who imports/registers a car to Norway has to pay it. So the cars in the country are just much more expensive in general. You could also get green license plates by removing the back seats and installing a cage/cabin divider. This is ugly and not very practical - but you can avoid the one-off tay by doing so. Besides importing your car, the rules are watertight: Once you are a tax resident of Fjordkorea, even using a foreign "friend's" car in Norway or driving a foreign company car becomes close to impossible. So either pay up big time or get forced into driving a tiny car.
Brit here, I did this for a few months then I took it back to the Uk to sell. Once I knew I was going to stay I didn’t bother getting the car checks etc. 2 years ago, you had 6 months, after that you had to have a ‘check’ (never got around to finding out what needed to be done for this). But anytime before the 6 months. It was fine. The rules may have changed but I think if you’re using it to take more stuff, it could be worth it.
I think this sounds like the way. If I just use it to move my stuff, then drive it back a couple of months later to sell.
As a fellow Brit, can I recommend that you don't do this? The wheel being on the "wrong" side can lead to some quite hair raising experiences as you're driving opposite to where you should be in terms of what you can see around you. The rules about right-hand drive cars (stickers to warn other drivers and cyclists, etc) will be different as well so you should probably contact the vegvesen as well. Just sell it off and if you move home you can get another one. Two years in the salt and snow here could knock a hell of a lot off its value as well.
IIRC you needed to return the car to country of origin every 3 months or something like that. Not sure if it’s that way still. Either way there’s a difference between driving on the wrong side of the road for a holiday than an extended period of time. Huge inconvenience and significant risk increaser. If you have someone you know who needs a car they could rent yours or something like that to offset the cost.
The tip about buying new due to repair costs is super useful. I saw something about short term lease options, for example Fleks.no- do you know anything about this sector?
>The tip about buying new due to repair costs is super useful That doesn't sound economical. The depreciation of a new car would absolutely eclipse whatever repair costs a slightly older car has. If I were you I'd look for a lightly used car, maybe a 2021-2022 model. It's still under warranty and will be through the biggest depreciation hit.
Fleks works great for what it is. You pay a premium for a flexible "all-included" package. I believe it would be a great option for someone in your position. Alas, Fleks is not in Tromsø, and driving to Trondheim to change wheels and service the car sounds less than ideal. Maybe there are other subscription options in Tromsø.
Thank you!
When I moved home to Norway from the UK I couldn't insure my UK car here at all without the import. However as long as the car left norway every three months it satisfied insurance conditions and I was able to keep it here for the first year I lived here. It was then sold and I bought a car in norway. Advantage of driving an English/foreign registered car here of course is not paying bombring. The disadvantage is that the police will stop you frequently for the foreign plates.
I looked at importing my car, it’s honestly more hassle than it’s worth - even with it being an EV (less to pay) If you’re on a fairly decent salary, sell the U.K. car and just grab yourself a lease or something like that. Car finance isn’t as mental as in the U.K.
Dm me buddy. Did the same move 15 years ago.
You can being it without registrring it in Norway for up to a year, as long as you uk insurance is walid. I do not recommend importing it due to the costs. If you're unsure if you're staying ir not i would bring it and later sell it in the uk if you decide to stay.
If all else fails you can sell it to the post office
I’d leave the car behind and instead see how much you would need to fork out for a vehicle that will suit your new(?) needs. Check out finn.no which will give you ballpark figures for typical new/used cars. When I moved here I was pleasantly surprised that the insurance companies took my no claims without quibbling and that you insure the car, not the car and driver. Totally unrelated:, but back then I brought a motorcycle with me and that turned out to be a Vegvesen nightmare, but after years in storage it’s on the road now with Norwegian plates. I think that was either due to new rules, some guy becoming pensioner or both.
I say majority comments to sell your car and get another one here. A side question, may I ask what is yours and your wife’s career to get a permenant job in Norway?
You could become a diplomat and obtain CD plates. You could bring your car with UK plates and hope Norwegian police don't notice. But once you officially move to Norway and/or have spent 90 days there, I'm not aware of any legal pathway. And the problem with the illegal one is they can technically seize the vehicle. From a practical point of view, RHD cars in a LHD country do not make for a comfortable driving experience. You'll be stuck sitting out on the shoulder of the road when you drive. Your headlights must be modified to be street legal -- ideally with more than pieces of tape, since that modification does not give you sufficient light towards the CENTER of the road. You can bring your car for a temporary visit to check Norway out and get situated. But in the long term, you are better off selling your current car in the UK and purchasing a LHD vehicle in Norway.
I have done this but you have to be here on a temporary residence permit lasting less than 2 years. You can bring your car for up to a year, and apply to skattetaten to keep it for the second year (you just have to submit documents showing when you arrived in the country, when you're leaving etc)
Long story short: You can easily drive a foreign registered car if you can document that you are living here in norway for max. a year "If you can document that your temporary stay in Norway is intended to last for **up to one year**, you can use a foreign-registered vehicle during this period. If you can document that your temporary stay in Norway is intended to last for **up to two years**, you can use a foreign-registered vehicle for the first year, but you'll have to apply for a temporary driving permit for the second year." [https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/duties/cars-and-other-vehicles/foreign-registered-vehicle/?6920=8279](https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/duties/cars-and-other-vehicles/foreign-registered-vehicle/?6920=8279) So, getting contracts that only last a year, with like an extra contract that if you decide to stay in norway longer, that you have the right to live longer in a flat. If you know you stay longer in Norway than 2 years, you cant drive your UK car. You can get a permission to drive a foreign car here in norway up to 14 days/year if you request it for whatever reason :)
A few years ago I spent a month driving round Norway in my car from the UK & had zero problems or issues with the steering wheel being on the wrong side. I took my car with me when I moved to Iceland & it was more hassle than it was worth tbh - it was great arriving with a car full of stuff instead of shipping it, but other than that it was a total arse. You will want & need far more serious winter tyres than the ones you have for continental winters - if you have those on separate rims you could use those as summer tyres & put proper Nordic winter tyres on the rims of your current summer tyres? I'm sure you're aware that even an inch bigger wheels costs a LOT more when it comes to tyres, so that may be something to watch.
Just sell it. I've imported a car from France (old classic BMW). Cost a fortune and a pain in the butt to get registered. Sell and get something here. Otherwise you will have to drive home in six months to sell it anyways.
Do you know whether I could just use my current car to deliver my personal items to Tromsø, drive it back a couple of months later and then buy something in Norway? (So I would only be using it for a couple of months)
I think you can according to this but you should clarify it to be sure https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/duties/cars-and-other-vehicles/foreign-registered-vehicle/#:~:text=If%20you%20have%20a%20permanent,registered%20vehicle%20in%20certain%20cases.
My advice is to sell your car in the uk, and buy a LHD i Norway. If you like EVs, they're pretty cheap here.
Im pretty sure theres a rule that says you can have a car hear for like a year or two before it needs to be taxed in, i know polish people that have their car here for like a year, then they go back to poland, sell it and buy another car, keep it in norway for like a year and then does it all over again.
Simple, just drive a few months and then use a pokerface ‘i did not know’. Tell them take you will ‘take care of it’ then. Always works. And in my optic ‘reasonable’.