Did you know
... that birth allowance is awarded if you don't have the right to maternity or paternity pay?If you give birth or adopt a child, yet do not qualify for maternity or paternity pay, you may still be entitled to birth allowance (engangsstønad). You must be registered as a member of the National Insurance Scheme in Norway. Birth allowance is given per child, and at present, the allowance amount is NOK 33 584. For more information contact your local NAV office.
