Recognition of the professional rights of foreign craftsmen

The District Commisioner in Austurland is in charge of this project at the national level.
E-mail: austurland@syslumenn.is 
Phone: 458-2700

Those that intend to work in their trade in Iceland need to have their education and certification.

• Electronics. Applications are submitted to Rafmenntar, Stórhöfði 27, 110 Reykjavík, or electronically at rafmennt@rafmennt.is .
  Further information on rafmennt.is

• Other trades. Applications are submitted to the Iðan - education centre

  Vatnagarðir 20, 104 Reykjavík, or electronically at idan@idan.is .
  Further information on idan.is

The process

If the applicant meets the requirements to work in an authorised trade in Iceland, he/she receives a statement confirming this from Directorate of Education. No further studies are requested in order to work in Iceland in the field in question, however, the person in question must obtain a work permit from the Directorate of Labourif he/she comes from a country outside the EEA area.

The following documents must be submitted with the application to the Directorate of Education:

• A copy of the final examination certificate in the original language, stamped by the school that awarded it or another authorised party.

• Translation of the diploma into Icelandic or English.

• Confirmed information on the applicant's experience of working in the profession he/she intends to work in, Icelandic or English.

• Confirmation of the rights of the person in question in their home country in Icelandic or English, if applicable.

• Photocopy of passport.

The District Commisioner in Austurland hall then issue a licence attesting to the education and professional experience of the person concerned in Iceland.

Cost

The District Commisioner in Austurland must pay ISK 2,700 for the confirmation, ID number 410914-0770, account 0175-26-10511. Receipt sent to austurland@syslumenn.is

The confirmation of payment is then sent to the person by letter mail or e-mail.