Do I get paid when I am sick in Norway?
Yes — you have a right to sick pay from the first day of illness. The employer pays full salary in the employer period of 16 calendar days, then NAV takes over. For the first days you can use self-certification for up to 3 consecutive days, up to four times a year (in an inclusive-workplace business up to 8 days). A doctor's note is required from the fourth day. Sick pay from NAV is capped at 6 times the base amount (6G = 819,294 kr from May 2026), and you can get sick pay for up to 52 weeks. You must have worked for at least four weeks to be entitled to sick pay.
📋 The rules
- The employer pays full salary for 16 days, then NAV takes over
- Self-certification: 3 days at a time, up to 4 times a year
- Doctor's note from the fourth day
- Sick pay from NAV capped at 6G (819,294 kr from May 2026)
- Sick pay for up to 52 weeks
🔓 Exceptions
- In an inclusive-workplace business you can self-certify for up to 8 days at a time
- The self-employed get 80% from day 17 and can buy better cover
- You must have worked for at least four weeks to be entitled
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Abuse of self-certification can lead to the right being withdrawn. False information to NAV can bring repayment claims and criminal liability for benefit fraud.
📎 Official sources
❓ Frequently asked
How much sick pay do I get?
Full salary for the first 16 days from the employer, then sick pay from NAV capped at 6G.
What is self-certification?
You report illness yourself without a doctor's note, for up to 3 days at a time, up to four times a year.
When do I need a doctor's note?
From the fourth day of illness you must have a doctor's note.
How long can I get sick pay?
For up to 52 weeks. After that other benefits such as work assessment allowance may apply.
What is the cap on sick pay?
Sick pay from NAV is capped at 6 times the base amount, 819,294 kr from May 2026.
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