📚 Mondosol Help Center

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Quick Answer 💡

Yes, in most cases you can extend your Norwegian homestay program if you and your host family are happy with the stay and there is availability. The key is to communicate early, check dates with Mondosol and your host family, and update your booking and payment before your original end date.

• 🗓️ Extensions are usually possible if your host family is available
• ⏰ Tell Mondosol and your host as early as possible
• 💳 You simply pay for the extra weeks you add
• 📄 Your house rules and expectations stay the same
• ✈️ Make sure to adjust flights, visas, and insurance if needed

When Can You Extend Your Stay?

You can usually extend your Norwegian homestay if:

• Your host family is available for the extra days or weeks
• You are still following house rules and everyone feels comfortable
• Your visa, insurance, and travel plans allow you to stay longer

Extensions are most common when guests:

• Fall in love with Norwegian life and language
• Want more time to practice Norwegian and explore
• Need extra time for remote work or study in a calm environment

How to Request an Extension (Step by Step) 🪜

1. Talk to your host family firstAsk if they are happy to host you longer and which dates work for them.
2. Contact MondosolLet us know your new preferred end date so we can check availability and pricing.
3. Confirm the new dates and priceWe will confirm if your current family is available or suggest alternatives.
4. Update your booking and paymentOnce you agree, you pay for the extra nights or weeks and receive an updated confirmation.
5. Adjust your travel plansChange flights, insurance, and any other bookings if needed.

The sooner you ask, the easier it is to secure the same family and room.

What If Your Host Family Is Not Available?

Sometimes your current host family may already have other guests or plans. In that case, Mondosol can:

• Help you move to another vetted Norwegian family
• Suggest a short gap between stays if dates don’t match perfectly
• Help you combine your homestay with other travel or study options

You still get support from Mondosol and keep the same standards for safety and quality.

Pricing and Payment for Extensions 💳

When you extend your stay:

• You pay for the additional weeks or nights at the agreed rate
• Any discounts or special offers are confirmed before you pay
• You receive an updated booking confirmation and invoice

If you are on a tight budget, you can:

• Ask if a longer stay discount is available
• Consider moving to a more affordable location or room type
• Shorten the extension (for example, 1 extra week instead of 3)

Visas, Insurance, and Travel Plans ✈️

Before extending, always check:

• Your visa rules (if you are from outside the Schengen area)
• Your travel insurance coverage for the new dates
• Your flight or train change fees

Mondosol cannot change government rules, but we can help you plan dates so you stay within legal and safe limits.

How Extensions Affect House Rules and Expectations 🏡

When you extend your stay:

• The same house rules continue to apply
• You keep the same room and basic routine (unless otherwise agreed)
• You can discuss new goals (more language practice, more independence, etc.)

If anything needs to change (for example, new work schedule, diet, or activities), talk openly with your host family and Mondosol so everyone stays comfortable.

Tips to Make an Extension More Likely 🌟

If you think you might want to stay longer:

• Mention this before or at the start of your stay
• Be respectful, tidy, and communicative with your host family
• Follow house rules and show appreciation
• Keep Mondosol informed about your plans and flexibility

Happy families are usually very open to welcoming you for longer.

What If I am Not Sure Yet?

If you are not sure you want to extend:

• Book your initial stay (for example, 1 or 2 weeks)
• Experience daily life with your host family
• Decide in the second half of your stay if you want more time

Just remember: the later you decide, the harder it may be to guarantee the same family and room.

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