Work

To succeed in finding a job, it is important that you make an effort in the process. At arbeidsplassen.no, you will find information and tips on finding a job in Norway, how you can get in touch with employers and what you need before you start working.

• It is also possible to: Search for vacant positions in NAV’s job database (Norwegian page).
• Get tips on how to write a good job application and write a Norwegian CV (Norwegian page).
• Get information about jobbtreff events - a new way to meet companies (Norwegian page).

If you don’t succeed in finding a job on your own, NAV can provide information, guidance and various measures to increase your opportunities in the labour market. At nav.no you will find more information on what you need to do if you need help with the job-seeking process (the website is in Norwegian).

It is important for you to know about the rights and obligations that apply in your employment relationship. The Labour Inspection Authority has collected important information for employees in Norway.

• Read more about your rights and obligations on The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority's website.

Do you have an education or experience working with children and youth or in healthcare and care services, and wish to work with this in Norway?

You can participate in unpaid work training or as an assistant in the healthcare sector or in the kindergarten and school sector, while you participate in Norwegian language training and wait for your application for approval/authorization of your competence.

Here's what you can do:

• If you are participating in the introduction program: contact your program advisor in the refugee service. The refugee service has access to training programs to become an assistant that you can participate in
• If you are not a participant in the introduction program: contact your local NAV office (Norsk nettside) to get guidance on how to register as a job seeker. NAV can also help you with registering and creating a CV, and show you where to find vacant positions and how to apply for jobs.

You can work in Norway when you are granted a residence permit. If you are granted collective protection, you can start looking for a job in Norway. 

You are not allowed to work as long as your application for collective protection is being processed. Nor can you apply for a temporary work permit while your application is being processed.

If you are waiting for your application for an ordinary protection to be processed, and want to work while you are waiting, you may apply for a temporary work permit. 

• Read more about how to register as an asylum seeker and apply for a residence permit. 

As an employee, you must pay tax on what you earn in Norway. Then you’ll need a tax deduction card. A tax deduction card shows your employer how much tax they must deduct from your salary. You cannot apply for a tax deduction card until you have a right to work and a job.

• Find more information on how to apply for a tax deduction card at skatteetaten.no.
• Films about tax in Norway.

An electronic ID gives you access to online services from local and public authorities. For example, you can visit the Tax Administration’s website to apply for and change your tax deduction card and change your address. 

• How to obtain an electronic ID