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Billede af flyttebil der bliver aflæsset.

Which country's social security system are you covered by?

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Faroese social assistance

Handicapskilt

Support for assistive devices in the Faroe Islands

Færøske sygedagpenge

Sickness benefit in The Faroe Islands

Rehabilitering

Rehabilitation in the Faroe Islands

Arbejde udenlands, men bosiddende på Færøerne

Working abroad while resident in the Faroe Islands

Færøske regler for arbejdsløshedsforsikring og arbejdsanvisning

Unemployment benefit in the Faroe Islands

Social sikring som arbejdstager på Færøerne

Social sikring som arbejdstager på Færøerne

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