Information about working in Norway for Ukrainian refugees
You must have been granted collective protection before you can begin applying for jobs.
You cannot apply for jobs or work while The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) processes your application.
You can look for a job at arbeidsplassen.no, one of the largest databases for job advertisements in Norway. Here you you look for job advertisements where English is specified as working language.
If you need assistance finding a job, you can contact Nav for information and guidance. If you are registered as a job seeker at Nav, Nav can help you to get in touch with relevant employers and provide you with various measures in order to get a job. You can register as a job seeker at nav.no (Norwegian language). If you need assistance you can contact your local Nav office.
In this video we will guide you through the process of how to register as a jobseeker.
Video - How to register as a job seekerTo be registered as a job seeker you must submit an employment status form every 14 days.
In this video you will be shown how to fill in your employment status form when receiving unemployment benefit from Nav.
Video - How to fill out employment status formYou have the right to get an interpreter when contacting Nav. This video will give you information about Nav’s interpreter services.
Video - Interpreter when contacting NavIf you have questions to Nav call 55 55 33 33
Employers might set up language requirements through the job advertisement. If you can communicate in basic English, you can look for job advertisements where English is specified as working language.
In the job search page under "Arbeidspråk", you can check off "Engelsk", and the search will find these positions for you.
Persons with granted collective protection may be entitled to free Norwegian courses. Further information about the Introduction Programme and your rights to attend free Norwegian courses are to be found at the official website of IMDi.
There are also possibilities to learn Norwegian language skills while working through the flexible fast track.