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.