Working > 28 days abroad
You must always have approval before performing work outside of Norway.
If you plan to work abroad, regardless of the conditions and duration of the work, you must contact the Head of Office at the department you work in. The Head of Office will clarify the financial aspects and contact the Head of Department, who will assess and approve whether work abroad is compatible with academic requirements.
UiO policy for working abroad > 28 days
Contact the Head of Office at your department or log in here to find the policy for work abroad over 28 days.
Tax
Work stays of more than 28 days will most likely not lead to tax liability on your UiO salary in the country of work, as long as there is a tax treaty in place between Norway and the country of work. Exceptions may apply for instance if you are working in your country of citizenship, or you work in this country due to your own preferences and needs, and not due to UiO needs.
Be aware that several stays in the same country during an income year could lead to higher risk of tax implications. Even if there is no tax liability there may be registration and reporting obligations.
Immigration
Generally, it is not permitted to work in a country without a valid permit to work. Even if your work abroad is temporary, you may need to apply for a work permit in order to be able to work abroad. Several countries have exemptions for researchers and lecturers performing work in their country for a shorter period of time. We recommend anyone planning to work abroad to contact the immigration authorities in the country they will be working well in advance of the planned start date as processing times can be long.
Social security
Social Insurance is contingent upon membership in the Norwegian social security scheme. You should always bring a European health insurance card with you when you are on >28 days trips within the EU/EEA countries and Switzerland. Regardless of where you plan on working, you must apply for a valid documentation of social security membership (for example form A1, form CoC or NAV confirmation of continued Norwegian membership). EU/EEA citizens will often keep their Norwegian membership as civil servants to Norway, but this will depend on the facts and circumstances and must be documented.
Practical information
You can read more about working for UiO abroad here.