
This is what you need to arrange before you can work in Norway.
Before you can start working, you need to arrange a residence permit and a tax deduction card. Here you’ll find what you need to do.
Tax and wages
Tax in Norway for labour immigrants
Are you going to be working in Norway? It is important to understand how the tax system works and the rules that apply.
Tax in Norway for asylum seekers and refugees
The welfare system we have in our society, such as schools, hospitals and elderly care, cost money. Everyone helps to pay for our welfare system by paying tax.
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Residence permit in Norway
You require a residence permit if you will be working or living in Norway and come from a country outside of the EU/EEA. If you are an EU/EEA citizen, you must register if you plan to stay in Norway for longer periods of time. The rules that apply to you depend on your situation and your citizenship. Below is information about how to apply for or renew residence permits in Norway.

Learn Norwegian
Learning Norwegian is an important part of living and working in Norway. Language makes it easier to understand society, find a job, study and take part in everyday life. Whether you have just moved to Norway or have lived here for a while, there are many ways for you to learn Norwegian.
Визнання закордонної освіти
Тут ви знайдете інформацію про процедуру визнання освіти, отриманої за кордоном.

New to Norway and looking for work?
Here you will find information, tips and tools to help you find and apply for jobs.

Rights and obligations in working life
It is important for you to know about the rights and obligations that apply in your employment relationship. You will find important information about your rights and obligations in working life on the Labour Inspection Authority website. The site is available in 13 languages.

Information for those who are asylum seekers from Ukraine
You will find important information about displaced persons from Ukraine at skatteetetaten.no. Read more here about Norwegian identity number, change of address, tax, using a foreign-registered car and how to obtain an electronic ID. Do you have any questions? Contact the Norwegian Tax Administration.
