Residence permits for volunteers are for persons older than 18, who intend to work for non-governmental organizations on charity or humanitarian issues.

During port area operations, ships carrying dangerous or polluting goods in quantities greater than those prescribed in regulations shall carry a pilot.

The Directorate of Fisheries handles the allocation of catch authorisations to fishing vessels.

The foster care of a child includes temporary or permanent care provided by special foster parents

Icelandic universities are centres of knowledge and part of an international educational and scientific community.