Welfare and NAV5 min read
Reclaiming overpaid benefits: when Nav demands repayment
Nav demands money back. Find out which claim you received, what Nav must prove, and why the appeal deadline is 6 weeks, not 3.
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Welfare and NAV7 min read
Child allowance when the child lives in another EEA country
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.
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Money and tax5 min read
Basic amount (G) 2026: 136 549 kroner explained
The basic amount is 136 549 kroner from 1 May 2026. See what 0.5 G, 6 G and 7.1 G are in kroner, and why pensions use a different G value than your benefits.
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Welfare and NAV5 min read
Staying Abroad and NAV: which benefits stop
Overview of how long you can stay abroad with each NAV benefit, notification requirements before departure, and what happens to your social insurance membership.
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Welfare and NAV5 min read
Transition allowance and children's pension: money for survivors
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.
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Welfare and NAV3 min read
Disability Pension: Exemption Limit Rises to 1 G from 1 October 2026
The exemption limit in disability pension increases from 0.4 G to 1 G, which is 130,160 kroner, from 1 October 2026. The change applies retroactively to 1 January and happens automatically.
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Welfare and NAV3 min read
Minimum pension 2026: 8,000 kroner increase based on contribution years
Minimum pension level increases by 8,000 kroner per year from 1 May 2026. With short contribution history, you receive only a portion: see the rates, the calculation, and the payment dates.
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Welfare and NAV6 min read
Support schemes for low-income families in Norway 2026
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.
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Family and children5 min read
Help paying for children's leisure activities (2026)
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.
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Welfare and NAV5 min read
Compensation for victims of violence in Norway: who gets it and how
Voldserstatning (violence compensation) is money the state can pay you after violence or abuse. See who can get it, the requirement to report to the police, the deadlines, and what is covered.
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Welfare and NAV4 min read
Ledsagerbevis (companion card) in Norway: who can get it and how to apply
Ledsagerbevis lets a necessary companion enter for free where the scheme is accepted. See who can get the card, how to apply to the kommune (municipality), and where it is valid.
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Welfare and NAV5 min read
Assistive aids from NAV: free loan you have the right to
NAV Hjelpemiddelsentral loans out assistive aids for free when you have a permanent functional limitation. See what you can get, who qualifies, and how to apply.
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Welfare and NAV2 min read
Transition Allowance Partially Phased Out from 1 July 2026
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.
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Welfare and NAV6 min read
Basic support and care allowance from NAV: rates 2026
Basic support and care allowance are tax-free benefits from NAV for chronic illness. See the 2026 rates, the coeliac disease table, and how to apply in time.
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Work and rights4 min read
NAV employment schemes to get a job: wage subsidies and work training
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.
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Health5 min read
Health Centre for Babies (0–5 Years): Check-ups and Free Help
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.
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Welfare and NAV5 min read
Safety alarms: how elderly get help at home in Norway
Safety alarms and welfare technology help elderly live safely at home. Learn how to apply for the service from your municipality, who can get one, and what it costs.
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Health5 min read
Healthcare without legal residence: your rights in Norway
Do you lack legal residence in Norway? You still have the right to emergency care and necessary healthcare. Read about your rights and free health centers for undocumented migrants.
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Welfare and NAV4 min read
Supplementary allowance 2026: minimum income for elderly with short residence
Are you 67 years or older and have lived a short time in Norway? Supplementary allowance can ensure you a minimum income. See rates, requirements and how to apply in 2026.
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Welfare and NAV2 min read
New NAV rules and rates from 1 July 2026: what it means for you
From 1 July 2026, several NAV rules are changing. Disability benefit gets equal minimum income base, and some rates are adjusted upward. See what applies to you.
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Society and history5 min read
Guardianship in Norway: Help Without Losing Your Rights
Guardianship in Norway is voluntary help to manage your finances and personal matters. You keep your rights, and the County Governor appoints a guardian.
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Society and history4 min read
People with disabilities: rights in Norway – simply explained
People with disabilities have strong rights in Norway: protection against discrimination, free assistive devices from NAV, municipal services and financial support.
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Practical5 min read
Death and Funerals in Norway: What to Do
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.
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Health5 min read
Patient travel in Norway: get your medical travel covered (2026)
Travelling for treatment? You can get your travel covered. See rates and copay for 2026, how to apply on helsenorge with BankID, and when you get arranged transport.
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Health4 min read
Elderly Care in Norway: home help, nursing homes and costs
Elderly care in Norway is the responsibility of the municipality. How to apply for home help, home nursing care and nursing homes, what the co-payment costs, and how to appeal a decision.
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Family and children5 min read
Future Power of Attorney in Norway: decide today who will manage your affairs later
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.
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Welfare and NAV3 min read
Pleiepenger: full salary when your child is seriously ill
Pleiepenger provides 100% salary from NAV when you need to care for a seriously ill child. Here is who can apply, what counts as serious illness, 2026 rates and the application process.
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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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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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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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Society and history6 min read
This is Norway: facts and society
Short explanation of Norway: geography, population, parliamentary democracy, constitutional monarchy, municipalities, welfare and values.
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Welfare and NAV5 min read
AAP (work assessment allowance) 2026: requirements, rates and duration
Everything about work assessment allowance (AAP) in 2026: who is eligible, how much you get, how long you can receive it, and how to apply to NAV.
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Society and history5 min read
The welfare state in Norway: how tax-financed welfare works
A simple guide to Norway's welfare state: how tax and national insurance contributions fund health, school, pensions and NAV benefits through folketrygden.
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Welfare and NAV6 min read
Child benefit in Norway 2026: amount, who gets it and how to apply
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.
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Welfare and NAV4 min read
Kontantstøtte 2026: amount, the 5-year rule and barnehage
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.
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Housing3 min read
Housing Allowance 2026: who qualifies – including tenants
Housing Allowance is a monthly benefit from Husbanken for those with low income and high housing costs – even as a tenant. See 2026 rates, who qualifies, and how to apply.
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