When a child under the age of 18 travels without accompanying both guardians, border authorities may require proof that the child is authorised to travel.

Parents who are studying full-time may be entitled to a maternity and paternity grant.

The heirs may divide the estate themselves and this is called the private transfer of the estate and must be completed within one year from the death.

Artists’ salaries are awarded to independent artists and are intended to strengthen culture and the arts in Iceland by providing income for artistic creation.

Civil suits address disputes over rights and duties between individuals or legal persons or against the state or other public bodies. The parties in a civil suit can thus be individuals, organizations, institutions or the Icelandic state.

Individuals that have been hired for work in Iceland can apply for a residence permit based on work.