Before applying for a pension benefit, you must have been a member of the National Insurance Scheme for at least 5 years. If you are an EEA citizen, have been in active work and have been a member of the National Insurance Scheme for at least 1 year, your pension accruals in other EEA countries may count towards this assessment.
What am I entitled to and how can I claim it?
- Full basic pension – In order to receive a full basic pension, you must have been a member of the National Insurance Scheme for 40 years. If you have been a member of the National Insurance Scheme for less than 40 years, the pension will be reduced accordingly.
- Minimum pension – In order to receive a full minimum pension level, you must have been a member of the National Insurance Scheme for 40 years. If you have been a member of the National Insurance Scheme for less than 40 years, the pension will be reduced accordingly.
- Supplementary pension – In order to receive a supplementary pension, you must have had pension points in Norway for at least 3 calendar years. To receive a supplementary pension, you must have worked in Norway for at least 40 years. If you have worked in Norway for less than 40 years, the pension will be reduced accordingly. Your income must have been higher than the Basic Amount to be classed as pensionable.