Electronic ID: MinID, Buypass, BankID

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You need a national identity number or D number to get an electronic ID. It lets you use NAV, the Tax Administration, Helsenorge and more.

• MinID – with a D number you can order an activation letter, which arrives by post within a few days.
• Buypass ID – recommended by newcomers on r/Norway as a quicker stopgap while waiting for BankID.
• BankID – comes through your bank, after you have a bank account (next steps).

Sources

• https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/to-from-norway/to/become-an-online-user/
• https://www.reddit.com/r/Norway/comments/1rlixen/tipssuggestions_for_new_residents/
• https://www.lettdigital.no/en/ny-i-norge