3. 01. pre-visit 03. transportation 05. registration 07. settling in 09. first support
02. immigration 04. temporary 06. house 08. first
residence finding network

4. Relocation
In today’s globalized world companies Relocating to a new country offers into the Norwegian culture and society.
are constantly seeking the best tal- numerous challenges and oppor- Our goal in every relocation process
ent, and the competition for qualified tunities. Being proactive and having is to enable the employee to be an ef-
engineers is increasing worldwide. a strategic approach to the relocation ficient resource for the company from
First Engineers provides solutions by process can save both the company the very first day. By having a long-
offering standard packages and tailor- and the assignee a lot of unnecessary term view on relocation we also aid
made services designed to meet the bureaucracy and increase long-term our clients in ensuring retainment of
requirements of expatriates relocating retainment. With our knowledge and the employee.
to Norway. experience we ensure a safe transition

5. 01. Pre-visit
Before the assignee accepts a position or
assignment, the company may offer a trip
to the destination to assess the move.
First Engineers welcomes the assignee
at the airport, and the assignee is taken
for a visit to the company, and a tour of
residential areas, schools, recreational
facilities, shopping locations, etc. We
provide relevant information on life in
Norway, and answer any questions the
assignee may have.
01. pre-visit
First Engineers provide the following pre-visit services:
• Airport pick-up • Information on social activities
• Information on and visits to schools • Information on healthcare facilities
• Area tour • Other points of interests

6. 02. immigration
When moving internationally it is supported throughout the process.
essential to get necessary immigra- We also accompany the assignee to
tion paperwork done promptly and the police station to submit the
efficiently. application and obtain the proof of
We ensure that applications for registration.
work and residence permits (Non-
EU citizens), or Proof of Registra-
tion (EU citizens), are compiled and
delivered effectively.
EU citizens
We make sure the assignee is well
informed on the procedure, and
02. immigration
First Engineers provide the following EU immigration services:
• Provide assignee with the necessary • Gather necessary documentation • Pre-register the assignee with the UDI
information on application procedure • Review all documentation and make sure • Accompany assignee to submit application
and required documentation everything is in order and obtain proof of registration

7. non-EU
For non-EU citizens, the immigration
process is slightly more complicated
and comprehensive than for EU
nationals. We therefore set up a pro-
gress plan for the application in
coordination with the company and
assignee
In addition to services required for an
orderly and smooth application, we
also keep an extra eye on the process,
making sure to inform the assignee
and company of all relevant progress.
First Engineers provide the following non-EU immigration services:
• Set up application plan • Hand in application from Norway • Accompany assignee to police station
• Gather and review documentation • Keep track of progress i UDI and inform for validation
• Pre-register the assignee with the UDI about results

8. 03. transportation
Our transportation services cover all Additionally, we offer information
practicalities related to the physical on and assist with imports of
relocation to Norway. various articles, such as pets or
vehicles.
We ensure that the assignees arrive
safely and at the appointed time,
arranging with flight tickets and pick-
up of the assignees at the airport.
We also assist each individual
assignment with required moving
services.
03. transportation
First Engineers provide the following transportation services:
• Travel agent • Storage Solutions
• Airport pick up • Insurance
• Moving services • Imports assistance

9. 04. temporary
04. temporary residence
residence
First Engineers can arrange for the assignee, until permanent
temporary accommodation at an residence is available.
appropriate apartment or hotel for

10. 05. registration
First Engineers assists in applying
necessities like tax card, personal
identity number/ D-number, and bank
account, as well as registering for
health care services.
We help the assignees with pre-filling
applications, checking that they are
correctly completed before hand-in,
and accompany them to the relevant
office. We continuously follow up on
the assignee and provide assistance
where necessary.
05. registration
First Engineers provide the following registration services:
• D-number • Health care • Insurance
• Tax-card • Bank account

11. 06. house finding
Finding the right home is crucial for The assignee is accompanied to all We help the assignee with inspection
long term satisfaction. viewings, and we take care of ne- of the property, making sure every-
cessary dealings with agent/owner thing is in accordance with specifica-
We maintain a close dialogue with to ensure everything is in order and tions.
the assignee on this point, sharing that the assignee is not bothered
information about the real-estate with extra paperwork.
market in Norway, and discuss-
ing the assignee´s housing needs When a suitable residence is found
and preferences. We then screen and agreed upon, we accompany the
the market for residences matching assignee to the formal take-over of
these criteria. the property.
06. house finding
First Engineers provide the following house finding services:
• Discuss real-estate • Screen market house viewings • Accompany assignee
market and housing • Plan, coordinate and • Ensure proper process to take-over of property
preferences with assignee accompany assignee to with owner / agent and conduct inspection

12. 07. settling in
Our settling in service helps the We also assist them in pursuing their
assignees with all practical aspects hobbies by locating and signing them
needed to start feeling at home in up for local gyms, organized sports,
their new country of residence. etc.
We provide important information and Services covering arrangement of
an introduction to Norwegian culture, necessary utilities, such as electricity,
religion, language, climate etc. TV, Internet and insurance, are also
provided in the settling-in process,
An area-orientation is provided to help as well as subscriptions to preferred
the assignees in their daily navigation magazines, newspapers, etc.
in their new neighborhood and city.
07. settling in
First Engineers provide the following settling in services:
• Welcome package • Area orientation • Activities and courses
• Introduction to Norway • Arrange for necessary subscriptions
and city of residence (utilities, newspapers, etc)

13. 08. first network
Together with our partners we of-
fer networking services and social
activities through our First Network,
including events such as celebrations
of major holidays, skiing trips, tours
of famous sites and scenic spots, net-
work memberships, and more.
We can also tailor several expat
social activity packages, to provide
the assignee with a better foundation
to expand his / her own network.
08. first network
First Engineers provide the following First Network services:
• Social events • Network memberships • Skiing trips / hiking
• Holiday celebrations • Guided tours • Seminars and courses

14. 09. first support
First Engineers takes pride in giving When purchasing our Executive
every case a personal touch. We take package, our First Support service
personal interest in all our assignees, includes 24 hours availability
and follow up on them as closely as 7 days a week, so the assignee can
we are able. We want to make sure our reach us whenever the need for
assignees get a positive first impression support arises.
of their new country, and we want the
impression to stay that way.
We are therefore available for assistance
from 09.00 until 18.00, Monday to
Friday.
09. first support
First Engineers provide the following First Support services:
• Telephone assistance 9 hours a day, • Telephone assistance 24 hours a day,
5 days a week (included in the 7 days a week (included in the Executive
Premium Package) Package)

15. additional services
Our bundled services are tailored to
meet the requirements of our most
frequent relocation assignments.
However, First Engineers also offers
several additional services, to suit
every circumstance.
These can be purchased as add-on
services to the various packages or
even as single independent services,
depending on the customer’s needs
and preferences.
• Tuberculosis control • Driver’s licence • Children’s welfare • School / kindergarten • Departure
(Non-EU citizens). • Spouse Career support benefits signup.
• Screen market

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Give your employees
a warm welcome to Norway
with First Relocation
First Engineers AS | tel: (+47) 21 42 42 90 | e-mail: info@firstengineers.com | www.firstengineers.com