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What does an A1 certificate entail when working temporarily in another EEA country?

You will continue to pay social security contributions in Iceland (in the country that issued the A1 certificate).

You will continue to be covered by Icelandic social security legislation while the certificate is valid.

You will continue to accrue rights under Icelandic social security law, including pension rights, which are recorded in the insurance register at the Social Insurance Administration.

Even though you have health insurance in Iceland, healthcare services are provided according to the rules of the country of employment.