Newly arrived refugees who need basic qualifications have the right and duty to participate in the Introduction programme.

The introduction programme is for those between the ages of 18 and 55 who:

• Has been granted asylum and thus refugee status
• Is a resettlement refugee
• Have been granted residence on humanitarian grounds following an application for asylum
• Is family reunification to the groups mentioned above
• Is someone who, after brake-ups, has been granted a residence permit on an independent basis due to maltreatment  in relationship

• Close follow-up
• Practical training is Norwegian language and society
• Help to start an education or get into work
• Financial support equivalent to twice the national insurance basic amount. 
  This link leads to NAVs national insurance basic amount

This link leads to IMDI´s introductory brochure in many languages

Under the Integration Act, the programme usually lasts for two years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The program may be shorter if you no longer need to participate in the program. The duration of the programme is descibed in the Integration Act.   Link to Integration Act

The programme is full-time, that is:

• 37,5 hours per week for a program with no preparation or follow-up requirements, or
• 30 hours per week for a program where there are more requirements for self-activity

Follow the link and fill out the application form. You will be contacted within our processing time of three weeks.

Link to application form introduction programme

Head of service (IAO)

Stein Bungum
Mobile: 948 36 557
E-mail: stein.bungum@tonsberg.kommune.no