The medical part of the Norwegian Public Health Services is divided into three different stages of service. The first stage is to contact the General Practitioner (GP) for an appointment. The waiting time for an appointment will probably vary from a few days up to four weeks. The GP's job is to carry out an examination, give advice, and treatment. The GP is the one who decides whether he himself will continue with medical treatment or if you should be referred to a specialist (second stage) , e.g. gynecologist, or to a hospital (third stage) if needed.  

In order to apply for a General Practitioner, you need to have an ID number.

Who can apply for an ID number?

If you have a permission to stay in Norway for at least six months or if you are an European Union member.

How to get an ID number:

1. Visit the National Registry, Nonnesetergaten 4. Bring your passport and documentation of permission of stay.

2. When you have received your ID number, you can call the GP-scheme, phone: 810 59 500 or find information here: regular GP scheme. 

3. You will then receive a letter with the name of your GP.

4. You can now book an appointment with your GP.

If you want to change GP, you need to call the GP-scheme, phone: 810 59 500.

If you have problems or questions, you can also contact the Student Counselling Service, and they will help you out.

Urgent medical service

If you are in urgent need of medical service, please contact the emergency clinic: Legevakten, telephone number: 55 56 87 00. Address: Vestre Strømkai 19.

Minor medical  treatments

If you dont't have a GP and you need treatment for a minor medical problem, i.e urinary tract infection or new prescriptions, you can visit the Arsana Health Service. Every Tuesday they offer appointments to students.

The appointment costs NOK 220,- (with your student id).

Address:

Arsana Health service

Standgaten 4 (4th floor)

5013 Bergen

Phone: 55 55 05 80

Please note that Arsana is not part of the National Insurance. SiB will therefore not refund medical expences from Arsana.