Recognition of the professional rights of foreign craftsmen

The District Commissioner of East Iceland is responsible for this matter nationwide.
Email: austurland@syslumenn.is
Telephone: +354 458 2700

Skilled tradespeople who have completed their vocational education abroad and intend to work in their trade in Iceland must have their qualifications recognised and their professional rights confirmed in Iceland.

All applications must be submitted to the Icelandic ENIC/NARIC Office: ENIC/NARIC Iceland
Further information is available on the ENIC/NARIC website.

The process

Applicants who meet the educational requirements for work in a licensed trade in Iceland will receive a confirmation opinion from the ENIC/NARIC Office. No additional studies are required in order to work in the relevant field in Iceland. However, applicants from countries outside the EEA must obtain a work permit from the Directorate of Labour.

The following documents must accompany the application to the ENIC/NARIC Office:

• A copy of the final diploma or certificate from the applicant’s home country, certified by the issuing school or another recognised authority.

• A translation of the diploma or certificate into Icelandic or English.

• Verified information, in Icelandic or English, regarding the applicant’s professional experience in the trade concerned.

• Confirmation of the applicant’s professional rights in the home country, in Icelandic or English, where applicable.

• A photocopy of the applicant’s passport.

Once a positive assessment has been issued by the ENIC/NARIC Office, the District Commissioner of East Iceland issues a licence certificate confirming that the applicant’s education and professional experience meet the requirements for employment in Iceland.

Cost

A fee of ISK 2,700 must be paid for the confirmation issued by the District Commissioner.
National ID no. (kennitala): 410914-0770
Bank account: 0175-26-10511
The payment receipt must be sent to austurland@syslumenn.is.

Confirmation of payment together with the licence certificate will be sent to the applicant by post or email.

Recognised Professional Rights for Skilled Tradespeople

List of issued professional licences