First line service
As an Arabic-speaking resident in Norway, you have the same rights to guidance and support as everyone else living here. There are public services and legal schemes available to help you if you face challenges at work, in your family, with housing, debt, welfare benefits, or residence permits.
Some people experience difficult situations at work — for example, when an employer fails to pay wages on time, when someone is unfairly dismissed, or when the working conditions are unsafe. If you find yourself in such a situation, you can contact the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority (Arbeidstilsynet) for advice about your rights. If you are a member of a trade union, you can also reach out to them for support. And if your issue is not resolved or you need help understanding your legal rights, you can contact a lawyer for further assistance.
Help in Norway
As an Arabic speaker living in Norway, you have the right to receive help, support, and legal guidance just like everyone else. Whether you have questions about residence permits, registration, work permits, or applying for citizenship, the correct authority to contact is the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI).
If you need information about your rights to sick pay, parental benefits, child support, or other welfare benefits, you can contact NAV. If you’re unsure what you are entitled to, you have the right to ask for an interpreter, and to receive information in a language you understand.
Our Services
We help you with everything within these fields.
Immigration law
The Norwegian Immigration Act regulates who can enter and stay in Norway, including rules for residence permits, asylum, and family immigration. Foreign nationals in Norway can get help understanding their rights and obligations under the act by contacting us
Child protection act
The Norwegian Child Protection Act ensures that children in Norway grow up in a safe and caring environment, and allows authorities to intervene if a child is at risk. Foreign nationals in Norway can get help understanding the child protection system by contacting üs.
Criminal law
The Norwegian Criminal Procedure Act sets the rules for how criminal cases are investigated, prosecuted, and tried in court. Foreign nationals in Norway who are involved in a criminal case can get help by contacting a defense attorney through us.
Conflict council act
The Norwegian Conflict Council Act governs the use of mediation to resolve conflicts between individuals, including both civil and criminal matters.
Marriage law
The Norwegian Marriage Act regulates the legal requirements for entering into and dissolving a marriage, including rules on age, consent, and residency.
Labor law
The Norwegian Working Environment Act ensures safe and fair working conditions, covering employee rights, workplace safety, and protection against discrimination. Foreign nationals in Norway can get help by contacting the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority (Arbeidstilsynet) or seek advice with us.
FAQ
You can contact NAV for information about your rights and benefits, such as sick pay, unemployment benefits, child benefits, or other allowances. NAV has offices across Norway.
For questions about residence permits, registration as an EU/EEA citizen, or applications for Norwegian citizenship, you should contact the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI).
You can get free legal guidance from law firms in Norway. Contact us to learn more.