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

The paternity of a child must be determined no later than six months after birth. A child born in marriage or partnership is determined automatically.

The rules that determine who is entitled to Icelandic citizenship from birth have changed frequently over the years. The basic rule is that children born to ...

A person aged 18-25 may apply for a residence permit if they intend to come to Iceland and work as an au pair for a host family.