Just over 35,000 tree seedlings were planted in projects that received support from Vorviður in 2025. Applications for support for projects in the coming summer will be announced in the coming weeks.

Permits may be granted to drive motorized vehicles off-road, for the maintenance of cabins and emergency shelters, and for filming.

The Icelandic Medicines Agency has the authority to grant permission to offer a medicine for compassionate use.

You can get free, independent and personal advice on your financial affairs in confidence.

If you want to cut back on your employment but not quit the labour market completely, you can apply for half old age pension if the conditions are met.

For vessels to maintain seaworthiness, they should be periodically inspected. Inspections shall be conducted yearly according to the vessel´s anniversary date.

Parental leave is a leave from paid work to take care of a child.

Young people aged 18-20 years can request the Social Insurance Administration to be a facilitator for payment of the parental contribution for education.

Persons who have completed the fourth year of study in pharmacy and two months of practical training in pharmacy may be granted a temporary license

Ships and boats in the register need to be newly registered in case of import