Unemployment

Unemployment benefit

Unemployment benefit in Norway

Unemployment benefit constitute a partial compensation for loss of earned income. The benefit is intended to help the recipient to seek or retain work.
Conditions for receiving unemployment benefits are

  • The time at work shall have been reduced by at least 50 percent
  • Your previous income must have exeeded a minimum level
  • You must be a genuine jobseeker and submit your declaration card every 14 days
  • You cannot, as a rule, be a student

How to apply for unemployment benefit in Norway

You must register as a jobseeker. You can register at www.nav.no or by coming in person to one of the local offices of the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Service [NAV].

Payments

Unemployment benefits can be paid at the earliest from and including the day you submit your application for the allowance.


 

Unemployment benefits in the Nordic countries

Here you can get an overall view of unemployment benefits in the Nordic area.

Read more about unemployment benefits in the Nordic area