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 NAV
NAV benefits, unemployment pay, sick pay and the Norwegian welfare system.
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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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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 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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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 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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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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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 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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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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Welfare and NAV2 min read
Debt problems and debt settlement in Norway: help when bills pile up
Do you have too much debt to repay? In Norway there is a statutory debt settlement scheme through the bailiff (Namsmannen), free counselling via NAV and 800GJELD, and a system for turning unmanageable debt into a payable plan.
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Welfare and NAV5 min read
Pension in Norway for immigrants: work history, residence period and supplementary benefit
Understand how pension in Norway is calculated for immigrants – work history, residence period, minimum pension and supplementary benefit – and how to check your own earnings record.
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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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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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Welfare and NAV5 min read
Unemployment benefit abroad 2026: NAV travel rules
Unemployment benefit abroad explained: see why travel, status cards and job search duties must be clarified before NAV payment stops.
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Welfare and NAV5 min read
Sick leave in Norway 2026: pay, NAV and your employer
Sick leave in Norway explained simply: learn what to send, who pays, and how to avoid delays in sickness benefit and follow-up.
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Welfare and NAV5 min read
Unemployment benefits after dismissal 2026: requirements, rate, and application
What are dagpenger (unemployment benefits) from NAV? See the requirements, rate, and how to apply after dismissal. Everything you need for financial support in 2026.
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Welfare and NAV5 min read
NAV for immigrants in Norway 2026: rights and benefits
Learn what NAV (welfare office) offers immigrants in Norway. Find out which benefits you are entitled to, how to register, and what to expect in 2026.
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