Family Allowance in Norway ("equivalent of 800+") - Barnetrygd

One of the basic benefits for people with children working in Norway is the family allowance (Norw. Barnetrygd). Granted for children under the age of 18. NAV, the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration, is responsible for paying both the family and care allowance. The allowance is 2 012 NOK per month per child up to 18 years of age, and it is possible to receive a back payment for up to 3 months.

Eligibility requirements for family allowance:

• earning income or receiving income replacement benefits in Norway (employment contract, self-employment, or receiving parental, sickness, rehabilitation, care, or unemployment benefits),
• paying social insurance contributions (trygdeavgift) in Norway,
• permanent residence with the child/children aged 0-18.

Required documents when applying for family allowance in Norway:

• Child(ren) birth certificate – on an EU form or translated into Norwegian or English,
• Marriage certificate – on an EU form or translated into Norwegian or English.

  IMPORTANT: A marriage certificate is not required. Family allowance is also available to people in informal relationships or single parents. What matters is meeting the eligibility criteria mentioned above.

• Employment contract or other documentation confirming employment (for self-employed individuals in Norway, an accountant’s balance sheet is required) – for the entire period of the claim,
• Proof of residence registration in Norway or residence permit (registreringsbevis / oppholdstillatelse),
• Identity document (ID card or passport) of the applicant.

If you are a single parent, you are entitled to the extended family allowance (Norw. Utvidet Barnetrygd). You will receive 2,516 NOK per month per child.

NAV processes family allowance applications within 12 – 24 months. The processing time does not affect the amount of the benefit.