Employers who wish to hire a person from a country outside the EEA, EFTA or the Faroe Islands must apply for and obtain a temporary work permit for that person.

Applications for international protection must be submitted in person in Iceland.

International protection is for those who have reason to fear persecution in their home country. They get a residence permit valid for three years.

In principle, only information that is considered reliable and of decisive importance in assessing financial position and creditworthiness can be included.

If you have been sexually assaulted, it is important to contact the police. It is important that you seek help as soon as possible.

The application is for an individual who has lived in Iceland for four years with a residence permit that can be the basis of a permanent residence permit.

Payments received for providing care in the home are generally considered taxable income, although it may be possible to claim deductions against them.