The National Archives receives data from entities and individuals, associations and companies that are required to submit.

Parents may be entitled to parental leave when their child is born, adopted or becomes a permanent foster child.

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.