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Can I live in Norway without a job?
While you’ll still need a job to stay long-term, you’re able to live in Norway for up to six months to find one, and the registration process is relatively simple. Of course you’ll need money to cover your living expenses and a place to stay while you look for work. Read more about moving to Norway from Europe here.
How hard is it for a foreigner to get a job in Norway?
Looking for a job in Norway seems like a pretty easy and attractive solution for foreigners. Unemployment rate is low, at 3,8\% in 2019 and average salary is high, as seen on this graph from 2018. Obviously it depends on your field, with finance being the oil sector with an average of 6,000 Euros per month before tax.
Why is it so hard to get a job in Norway?
Many foreigners dream of getting a job in Norway, hoping to have a better life in the land hailed as one of the happiest in the world. But, the hard truth about finding a job in Norway is that doing so is far from simple. Unemployment rates in Norway are low, making it even more difficult to find a job here.
How much poverty is there in Norway?
Impressively, Norway also has a very low poverty rate (at 0.5\% as of 2017). However, contrary to the conventional image of Norway being a very affluent country, many Norwegians still live in poverty.
The competition for jobs is intense and although most Norwegians would deny it, this is a highly nationalistic country. This is often made even more difficult by the fact that extremely few of those foreigners seeking jobs here have any proficiency in speaking, writing and understanding Norwegian.
Can I apply for unemployment in Norway if I work abroad?
If certain conditions are satisfied, you may receive Norwegian unemployment benefits for up to three months while you are looking for a job in another EEA country. You do this by applying for a PD U2 certificate from NAV.
Can I move to Norway with my family?
However, they need to register if they are to stay in Norway for more than three years. If you’re an EU/EEA national, you’re free to live and work in Norway and have your family move with you. After five years of living in Norway, you can apply for a permanent right of residence.
Can I live in Norway if I have a work visa?
However, in some cases, there can be an exception if the person is a skilled worker. This visa can be granted to people in exceptional cases so they can live in Norway while they’re looking for work. This is a fairly difficult visa to obtain and you must already have personal funds to live in Norway.