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Services

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Business & Self-Employment

Starting and running a business, payroll, bankruptcy, certifications, operating licences, workplace safety.

Disability Services & Support

Diagnosis, rights, accessibility, and support.

Education, Research & Culture

Schools, higher education, research funding, grants, and cultural activities.

Family & Social Services

Parental leave, family relationships, name changes, care and support, and bereavement.

Finance, Taxes and Customs

Taxes, debt, credit, financial records, personal finances, customs and import fees.

Health & Healthcare

Healthcare services, insurance, sick pay, prescriptions, medical professions, and public health.

Housing & Property

Home ownership, renting, mortgages, property taxes, and real estate.

Immigration and visa

Visas, residence and work permits, citizenship, and international protection.

Industry

Fisheries, agriculture, fishing management, harbour authorities, regional development, operating licenses.

Passports, travel and moving between countries

Passports, European Health Insurance Card, tax-free shopping, customs and insurance issues when traveling or moving between countries.

Rights, Law & Public Affairs

Elections, religion, personal rights, legal status, crime, and the justice system.

The Courts & Justice System

Information for victims, defendants and witnesses, criminal records, compensation, types of court cases, sentences, fines.

The Environment

Civil protection, natural disasters, fishing permits, pollution, wildfires, etc.

Transportation

Air passengers, passenger transport, aviation, airports, ships, etc.

Vehicles & Driving

Driver’s licences, vehicle registration, ownership, inspections, and traffic incidents.

Work, Employment & Pensions

Employment rights, wages, unemployment, leave, workplace protections, and pensions.

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News and announcements

20th October 2026

New application process for housing benefits on Ísland.is

HMS has taken the first step in moving the application process for housing ...