International students may use GP services in the host municipality. Read more about GP on Helsenorge.

How to get an appointment?

International students can get an appointment with the GP in one of three ways: 
1.    By contacting a GP in the city and asking for an appointment. 
2.    By contact the municipality of, who will help you to find a GP who can offer a consultation. 
3.    If urgent medical attention is required: Contact the Emergency (Legevakt) care unit 116 117 or call 113 if it is critical.

If possible, please call the Emergency Care Unit (Legevakt) before arriving.

Students from EU/EEA countries or Switzerland:

Students from an EU/EEA country or Switzerland are entitled to necessary medical attention at treatment locations associated with the public health service. Upon presentation of a European Health Insurance Card they will be charged the same amount as Norwegians pay for the same health service. 

Students from countries outside the EU/EEA:

Students from countries outside the EU/EEA are not entitled to coverage for costs of medical treatment from the Norwegian National Insurance scheme and are not entitled to get their medical expences compensated. Students in this category must pay the excess/fee when using GP services in accordance with the standard tariff for patients not covered by the National Insurance scheme for each appointment/consultation.

Additional services such as taking blood samples or other medical procedures/tests are not included in this example. Students from outside the EU/EEA must pay the full cost of GP visits and seek a refund from their private travel insurance policy.

You are also welcome to contact The Youth Health Center in Larvik for advice and support.

🦠 You can get tested for sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia and gonorrhoea at your GP or at the youth health centre in Larvik. Testing is free of charge.

🍆 Free condoms are available on campus, or you can order free condoms yourself.

At the Youth Health Center you can:

• Get guidance on contraception and sexual health.

• Get help in mental health and other health issues.

• Get tested for pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.

Youth Health Center is for youth is for both boys and girls, and those who work there are used to talking about most things. They have good knowledge about sexual health, contraception and sexually transmitted diseases, and about talking about things that can be difficult and challenging in life.

Free Youth Health Center in Larvik

Larvik Municipality offers a free Youth Health Center for young people between 13-25 years.
You can book an appointment through Helsenorge, or call or send a text message to +47 98 25 32 68 or +47 45 91 97 90. During school holidays, please contact both numbers, as our holiday schedules may differ.

Visiting address: Hoffs gate 6, 3262 Larvik
We are located on the third floor of Thor Heyerdahl Upper Secondary School.

The Youth Health Center in Larvik (content in Norwegian only).

Urgent mental help, DPS Larvik

Number: +47 33 11 86 00
Address: Kristian Fredriks vei 10, 3257 Larvik

Please note that a referral from your GP, psychologist, or a private specialist is required to receive assessment or treatment at a District Psychiatric Centre (DPS).

Mental Helpline 
24-hour phone: 116 123  or +47 911 16 123