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Yes — asylum seekers can work in Norway with temporary work authorization from UDI. See the three requirements, the free application, and the path to tax card and bank account.
Do you work in Norway but have your family in another EEA country? Commuting deductions for travel, meals and accommodation can give you thousands back on your tax return. See the 2025 and 2026 rates and the two traps.
Are you staying at home and want to work? Jobbsjansen is a free qualification programme that helps immigrant women into employment—with a stipend while you participate.
Changing employer on a residence permit for skilled workers: when you avoid a new application, when you must reapply, and whether you may work while the application is processed.
Have you completed a Norwegian education? Here is how to get a job-seeker permit for new graduates, work while you search, and switch to a residence permit for skilled workers. Updated for 2026.
How to get a residence permit as a self-employed person in Norway when you are from a country outside the EEA: requirements for skilled competence, income, documents, application and fee as of 2026.
The main rule is that you must wait for the decision. Skilled workers can still start early with a confirmation of early work start from the police. Here are the rules, the conditions and who cannot begin.
The spouse, cohabitant and children of a labour immigrant can apply for family immigration. See who can apply, the income requirement of 436 957 kroner and how the family can apply at the same time as the worker.
From 15 September 2026, Section 108 a of the Immigration Act punishes anyone who exploits a foreigner in a vulnerable situation. Now employers and landlords can also be punished.
How to apply to HK-dir to get foreign vocational training recognized in Norway. The scheme is free and covers 9 countries and 26 trades.
Struggling to find a job? NAV offers schemes such as wage subsidies, work training, and courses to help you enter the workforce. Here's how to access them.
If you are dismissed, your employer must have a valid reason and follow the rules. About discussion meetings, notice period and the deadline to appeal.
