Work and rights4 min read
Care days (sick child days): rights and payment in 2026
Care days give you the right to stay home with a sick child—with full pay. Here are the quotas, who pays, and the rules for immigrants in 2026.
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Health5 min read
Substance Use Problems in Norway: Free Help and Treatment
Norway offers free treatment for substance use problems through primary care physicians, TSB, and LAR. Here are the first steps, what services are available, and special considerations for immigrants.
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Emergency help and preparedness2 min read
Report a Crime to the Police in Norway: How to Report
Reporting a crime to the police is your right — and it is free. Learn about the emergency number 112, online reporting, what you need to bring, victim services, and why immigrants are not deported for reporting.
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Practical2 min read
Customs and moving goods: what you can bring when you move to Norway
Duty-free moving goods in Norway require you to meet certain conditions: the goods must have been used and owned for at least 12 months. Learn about exceptions for cars and alcohol, the cash limit, and customs declaration.
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Work and rights3 min read
Whistleblowing at work: how to report and be protected
Whistleblowing on wrongdoing is a legal right in Norway. The Working Environment Act chapter 2A prohibits retaliation. Here are the channels, deadlines, and special rules for immigrants.
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Health2 min read
Helsenorge app: your digital health portal in Norway
The Helsenorge app lets you renew prescriptions, view medical records, book appointments with your GP and communicate with health services — all in one place. Here is a practical guide for immigrants.
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Society and history2 min read
The Courts and the Rule of Law in Norway: Your Rights Explained
Norway's legal system is founded on three principles: an independent judiciary, the presumption of innocence, and the right to defence. Learn about the district court, the court of appeal, and the Supreme Court, and what they mean for you as an immigrant.
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Family and children3 min read
Adoption in Norway: domestic, international and stepchild adoption
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.
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Housing2 min read
Municipal housing in Norway: apply, priority and waiting times
Municipal housing is an offer for those who cannot secure housing on the ordinary market. This explains who is prioritized, the application process, typical waiting times and the difference between municipal housing and housing allowance.
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Health5 min read
Specialist Healthcare in Norway: how to get an appointment with a specialist
To see a specialist in Norway you usually need a referral from your GP. Here are your rights, the waiting time guarantee, free hospital choice, and what immigrants should know.
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Residence and citizenship2 min read
Renew residence permit in Norway: deadlines, forms and processing time
Your residence permit expiring? Submit your renewal application to UDI at least one month before expiration. Here is a step-by-step guide, what happens during processing and documentation requirements.
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Health3 min read
Free dental treatment for children and young people in Norway (until age 21)
Children and young people in Norway have the right to free dental care from the public dental service until the end of the calendar year they turn 21. Here are the rules, what is covered, and what you pay yourself.
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Family and children3 min read
Parent Meetings and Home-School Collaboration in Norwegian Schools
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.
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Family and children2 min read
Paternity Declaration and Parental Responsibility in Norway
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.
Hlib Suslov
Work and rights4 min read
Bereavement Leave in Norway: Your Rights After a Death or Serious Illness
Bereavement leave is not enshrined in law in Norway. Learn what the law actually provides, what collective agreements add, and what benefits NAV offers when a close person is seriously ill.
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Residence and citizenship2 min read
Family Reunification in Norway 2026: Requirements, Documentation and Waiting Times
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.
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Welfare and NAV5 min read
Care allowance and care support: compensation for home care
Care allowance is payment from the municipality for informal care work. Care support from NAV is pension credits for caregivers. Read about conditions, application and rates.
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Welfare and NAV3 min read
Disability benefit (uføretrygd) in Norway 2026: conditions, rate and application
Uføretrygd from NAV replaces your income when you can no longer work due to permanent illness or injury. Learn about the requirements, how the rate is calculated and what immigrants specifically need to know in 2026.
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Welfare and NAV3 min read
Economic social assistance from NAV: the last safety net for immigrants
Social assistance from NAV is the last safety net when you have no other income. Learn who can apply, what is covered, the municipality's discretionary assessment and the Qualification Programme as an alternative.
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Health5 min read
The Norwegian Healthcare System 2026: GP, Out-of-Hours Clinic, and Hospital
Learn how the Norwegian healthcare system works for immigrants. GP, out-of-hours clinic, hospital, and exemption card explained clearly so you can get the right help.
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