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.
Hlib Suslov
Articles
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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.
Hlib Suslov
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.
Hlib Suslov
Education and school2 min read
State Student Loan Fund for Refugees and EEA Students: Support and Requirements
The State Student Loan Fund provides grants and loans to students in Norway — including non-Norwegian citizens. Here are the conditions for EEA citizens (1 year of work), refugees (collective protection), and what you can receive in 2026.
Hlib Suslov
Education and school2 min read
Vocational diploma as an adult in Norway: apprenticeship pathway and route to recognized profession
As an adult in Norway, you can earn a vocational diploma without returning to school—through the apprenticeship pathway, where work experience replaces formal training. Here we explain the 5-year rule, the trade test, and Work-Based Diploma.
Hlib Suslov
Transport2 min read
Collective transport in Norway: tickets, zones and apps
Norwegian collective transport is run by regional companies like Ruter, Skyss and AtB. Here zones, ticket types, mobile apps and discounts for students, children and seniors are explained.
Hlib Suslov
Residence and citizenship5 min read
Residence permit for skilled workers 2026
Requirements for education, experience, pay, job offer, and rights when you apply for residence as a skilled worker in Norway.
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Consumer rights and scams1 min read
Payment Mark in Norway: consequences, duration and deletion
A payment mark in Norway can block rental housing, loans, mobile contracts and certain jobs. This guide explains what a mark is, the consequences, the 4-year rule for automatic deletion, and how to check and remove it — with clear legal basis in 2026.
Hlib Suslov
Money and tax2 min read
PAYE (kildeskatt) for foreign workers in Norway: 25% flat tax and 2026 threshold
The PAYE scheme (kildeskatt) gives foreign workers in Norway the opportunity to pay a flat tax rate of 25% instead of a standard tax return. This guide explains the threshold, advantages and disadvantages.
Hlib Suslov
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.
Hlib Suslov
Education and school2 min read
Authorisation as Healthcare Personnel in Norway (HDir, NOKUT, EEA)
Authorisation as healthcare personnel in Norway must be approved by the Norwegian Directorate of Health (HDir) before you can work clinically. Without...
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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.
Hlib Suslov