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Parental leave before permanent residence: documentation
Parental benefit may count as income, while unpaid leave needs extra checking. See which NAV and employment documents to gather before applying.
Hlib Suslov
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Parental benefit may count as income, while unpaid leave needs extra checking. See which NAV and employment documents to gather before applying.

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.

Parental benefit Norway explained: check income, application, father's quota and common mistakes before leave starts and income stops.