Working abroad
If you are planning to work abroad in the private sector, there are several important factors to consider. For example, if you lose your membership in the National Insurance Scheme, you may also risk losing your contractual early retirement pension (AFP), your occupational pension scheme, and various insurance arrangements.
Make sure you do not lose your membership in the National Insurance Scheme
Membership in the National Insurance Scheme is essential. If you are not automatically covered, check whether you can apply for voluntary membership. A wide range of rights depend on being a member of the National Insurance Scheme, including occupational injury insurance, sickness benefits, access to healthcare, pension accrual, your company’s occupational pension scheme, the AFP early retirement scheme, and various insurance arrangements.
On our Norwegian pages, you can find more information about the National Insurance Scheme and other countries’ social security systems, the types of insurance you may need, your rights and obligations related to taxation, and what you should be aware of when it comes to your pension.
