What you will find in this guide

Work immigration is more than getting a job. You need to understand residence, contract, tax, salary, NAV, sick leave and rights.

Before signing a contract

Read employment contract in Norway, employee rights and undeclared work in Norway before accepting unclear terms.

What different groups of workers need to check

  • EEA

    First check
    Registration and right to work
    Key source
    UDI and police
    Typical risk
    Missing registration
    Practical step
    Check registration certificate

  • Non-EEA

    First check
    Work permit and conditions
    Key source
    UDI
    Typical risk
    Wrong employer or conditions
    Practical step
    Check permit before start

  • All workers

    First check
    Contract, salary and tax
    Key source
    Labour Inspection Authority and Tax Administration
    Typical risk
    Undeclared work or wrong tax
    Practical step
    Save contract and payslips