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You can get Norwegian child allowance when your child lives in another EEA country and you work in Norway. Here's how the supplementary allowance works, how to apply, and your reporting obligations.
Open kindergarten is a meeting place that is often free, where you come with your child without applying for a place. Here's how it works, what it costs, and how to find one near you.
A marriage entered into abroad is usually valid in Norway from day one. Here is how to register it in the Population Register, and how to appeal if you receive a rejection.
NAV does not cover body transport out of Norway, but you can still receive funeral expenses. Here is the paper trail, prices and the right to a grave according to your faith.
Fever above 38 °C rectally and 48 hours after infectious gastroenteritis. See the symptom-by-symptom table, and why Norwegian doctors rarely give antibiotics to children.
A preliminary notice of expulsion is not a decision. How to respond in time, who is entitled to free legal aid under § 92, and how long the entry ban lasts.
How to secure children in cars in Norway: height requirements, rear-facing seats, airbag restrictions, rules for taxis and buses, and what the 3,600 kroner fine costs the driver.
Transition allowance is 307,235 kroner per year and children's pension is 136,549 kroner per child, as of 1 May 2026. How to apply and why it's urgent.
Find out when you can apply for family immigration from Norway, where to submit the application, which deadlines apply and what rights you have while waiting.
From 1 July 2026, new rates apply for child support advance from NAV. See the amounts, income limits and who can receive advance child support.
The income limit for free kindergarten core hours becomes 692 465 kroner from 1 August 2026. If your household has a lower combined income, your child is entitled to 20 free hours in kindergarten each week. But you must apply yourself, and the date you apply determines how much you save.
What does child welfare do, what happens after a notification of concern, and what rights do you have as a parent? Facts and figures that provide reassurance, not fear.
Overview of support schemes for families with low income: child allowance, cheaper childcare and SFO, housing support, social assistance and free health care — with 2026 rates.
Can't afford football, brass band or swimming for your child? Here's how low-income families can get financial help with leisure activities in Norway in 2026.
A checklist for foreign parents with a newborn in Norway: what happens automatically, and what you must do yourselves – choosing a name, farskap, residence permit and barnetrygd.
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.
How to change your first name, middle name or surname in Norway: Skatteetaten handles the case, you apply digitally and for free, and some surnames are protected.
Legal requirements, forced heirship and what you can decide freely. How to make, change and store a valid will in Norway under arveloven (the Inheritance Act), as of 2026.
What a foster home is, which requirements apply, and how you become a foster parent in Norway – process, follow-up and payment explained simply.
Maximum fee for daycare is 1,200 kroner in 2026. With a low income, you can get reduced parental payment, free core hours or sibling discount.
From 1 July 2026, the transition allowance for single parents is partially phased out. See who can still receive support and what you can apply for instead from NAV.
Everything about visit visas to Norway: who needs one, fees and money requirements, sponsor form – and how parents can visit you for up to nine months.
Libraries are free for everyone living in Norway. Here's how to get a library card, books in your own language, language cafes, e-books and a meeting place in your municipality.
Divorce or relationship breakdown does not automatically remove your residence permit. Learn the rules about independent residence grounds, abuse, and the path to permanent residence.
The health centre is a free service for all families with babies in Norway. Learn about home visits, the 14 check-ups, and how the health centre differs from child protective services.
Marriage in Norway: certificate from Skatteetaten, civil or religious ceremony, two witnesses, extra steps for foreign nationals.
Russetiden in Norway explained: cost, russebuss, new 2026 rules and parental advice on alcohol, peer pressure and safety.
All about school start in Norway: children start the year they turn 6, the municipality provides a place at the local school, and public primary school is free for 10 years.
Guardianship in Norway is voluntary help to manage your finances and personal matters. You keep your rights, and the County Governor appoints a guardian.
Practical guide to death and funerals in Norway: a doctor writes the death certificate, funerals happen within 10 business days, you have the right to a free grave, and NAV may provide funeral aid.
Simple guide to inheritance and settlement in Norway: who inherits under the Inheritance Act, what mandatory inheritance share and unsettled estate mean, and how to write a valid will.
A practical guide to kindergarten place in Norway: right to place, application deadline for main admission, what the place costs, and how you can get a reduced price.
A future power of attorney lets you decide today who will manage your finances and other important matters for you if one day you cannot do it yourself. Here's how to create one correctly.
Family forms in Norway: cohabiting couples, single parents, blended families and same-sex couples. Learn how common they are and why the law treats them equally.
Being young in Norway means school, leisure, and increasing independence as you age. Learn the age limits, free youth health clinic, and the balance between freedom and boundaries.
All domestic violence is prohibited in Norway – regardless of residence status. Here's how to get free help from crisis centers, police and the VO-line 116 006.
You have the right to choose your own partner and to say no. Forced marriage and female genital mutilation are illegal in Norway. Here is how to get free and confidential help.
The father's quota in 2026 is 10 weeks reserved for fathers. If not used, it is forfeited. Here are the conditions, payment, and special rules for fathers with low income history.
Norway has three forms of adoption: domestic, international and stepchild adoption. Here are the requirements for adoptive parents, approved countries and processes for immigrants in Norway.
After a separation in Norway, children have the right to spend time with both parents. Here are the rules for parental access, how NAV calculates child support, and what to do in case of conflict.
Parent meetings and parent-teacher conferences are both a right and an obligation in Norwegian schools. Here's what happens, what you can ask about, the role of the FAU, your rights to an interpreter as a newcomer, and tips for communication.
Not married? Then the father must actively declare paternity. Here is the difference between automatic paternity and declaration, what joint parental responsibility means in practice.
Do you want to bring your family to Norway? Family reunification requires meeting the maintenance requirement, documentation, and patience. Here are the requirements for 2026, exceptions, and special rules for Ukrainians.
Marriage and cohabitation are both common in Norway, but the rights differ. Learn about inheritance, agreements, children and birth registration.
Norwegian law gives children a voice from age 7, stronger weight from 12, choices about education from 15 and full legal age at 18.
The family counselling office gives free help to couples and families with conflict, parenting cooperation and mediation without referral.
Divorce usually requires one year of separation, but violence and coercion may allow direct divorce. Learn about children, mediation and finances.
Child benefit in 2026 is 2,012 kr per child per month for all under 18. See who gets it, when it is automatic, and when you must apply to NAV.
Kontantstøtte (cash benefit) in 2026 is up to 7 500 kr/month for children aged 13–19 months. See the amount, the five-year rule for both parents and how barnehage affects the benefit.
Students in grades 1–3 receive 12 free hours of SFO per week, and no family pays more than 6 percent of income. How SFO and AKS work, and how to apply in 2026.
Their children's future is the main reason Ukrainian families stay in Norway. This is the gap between Norwegian and Ukrainian schools – and what parents should know.
Why do many immigrants fear barnevernet, and what is actually true? How the support service works – and what contact really means.
Parental benefit Norway explained: check income, application, father's quota and common mistakes before leave starts and income stops.
The application deadline for kindergarten is 1 March 2026. Learn how the main intake works, who has the right to a place, and what it costs in Norway.
