Seasonal Work in Norway – What to Arrange Before Departure?

The long-awaited holidays have finally arrived, and you’re planning to go to Norway for work? That’s great! Not only do you have a chance to relax, but you can also get a job in Norway and discover a new country at the same time. Seasonal work in Norway remains very popular – and for good reason.
In this article, we’ll tell you what documents you need to arrange, what to check before leaving, and what to pay attention to.

Issue number 1: Registration of stay

Ask yourself: are you going to Norway for more than 3 months?

• YES – in that case, you must register your stay with the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI).
• NO – as a citizen of the European Union, you can stay in Norway for up to 3 months without the need to register your stay or apply for a permit.

Issue number 2: Obtaining a personal number

If you are coming to Norway for a shorter period but intend to work, you must obtain a temporary personal number, known as a D-number. A D-number is a temporary Norwegian identification number, equivalent to the Polish PESEL. It is assigned to people who do not live permanently in Norway and is needed for tax purposes as well as for contact with Norwegian authorities. To receive a D-number, you need to book an appointment at the Skatteetaten office and submit the appropriate application, attaching your employment contract or a certificate of employment from your employer.

Issue number 3: Obtaining a tax card

If you work legally in Norway, you must have a tax card, on the basis of which your tax will be deducted. Without it, your employer will withhold as much as 50% of your salary as tax advance.

If this is your first season in Norway, you can apply for a tax card during your appointment for the personal number. However, if you already have a D-number from a previous season, you can apply for the tax card by sending an electronic or paper application to the office.

What else is worth remembering?

• Pack appropriate clothes, as summer in Norway can also be chilly and rainy!
• Update your CV and prepare a version in Norwegian and English,
• Maybe learn a few Norwegian phrases to start with? It will be a good start for you!

If you feel overwhelmed by the formalities – contact us. We’re rooting for you and hope your Norwegian adventure is just beginning! Lykke til!