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Directorate of Immigration: International protection

Will I be provided a place to live while my application for protection is processed?

If you need assistance with housing or financial support, you will be provided with certain basic services from the Directorate of Labour (VMST) while your case is being processed.

Basic services include:

  • Housing

  • Financial support

  • Health services

  • School access

  • Public transport or bus within the municipality

More information about services for applicants for protection can be found on the website of the Directorate of Labour.

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Directorate of Immigration

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Office hours are 9 - 14 Monday through Friday Service center is open Mon - Thu: 9 - 14 & Fri 9 - 12

Dalvegur 18, 201 Kópavogi (see map)

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