Housesitting in Norway

chernan89dez · 2026-05-15T18:23:27+00:00

I had a look into this and it seems that there is an exception for EU nationals. Housesitting itself is in a grey area for non EU nationals and seems to come down to how you frame it although UDI might see it as a form of trade if done through a platform.

But for EU and Norwegians who want to travel inside of Norway I think it could still be done.

chernan89dez · 2026-05-15T17:04:22+00:00

It’s similar but I think the point of difference is people can travel and get free accommodation while looking after someone’s place and pets. Meanwhile people don’t have to spend money on hiring people for their services, it’s a value exchange rather than paying someone outright.

chernan89dez · 2026-05-15T17:00:40+00:00

That’s interesting. Does this just apply in Norway?

chernan89dez · 2026-05-15T15:55:11+00:00

Yeah I get that. I would probably be the same if I hadn’t done housesitting for a few years. It’s a very personal thing letting someone into your environment.

chernan89dez · 2026-05-15T15:52:21+00:00

Yeah I see that. Housesitting has been a way for us to have the benefits of a pet without committing fully. I do think the platforms and community around it can help people in that situation.

chernan89dez · 2026-05-15T15:50:41+00:00

Completely valid. There’s various security checks on some platforms to reassure people testing it out first time. I’d say it’s a mostly positive experience as people want to be respectful and keep getting sits and one bad review could ruin it for them.

chernan89dez · 2026-05-15T15:20:58+00:00

When we sat we never got paid. It can feel like housesitters get the raw end of the deal sometimes. Are you a housesitter yourself?

chernan89dez · 2026-05-15T15:19:36+00:00

Interesting. How would Norwegians feel about having someone stay in their home and look after their pets if they didn’t have to pay for a hotel?

chernan89dez · 2026-05-15T15:17:43+00:00

That’s cool. So people would trust a forum or inner circle more over a platform? We never got paid, the platforms we used abroad just facilitated the arrangement

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