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

A residence permit for missionaries is for individuals who come to Iceland for a religious purpose.

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.

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.

A foreign national or stateless person, 18-20 years old, can obtain Icelandic citizenship by notifying the Directorate of Immigration of their wish.

Property owners can utilize private pension savings tax-free for property purchases or to pay down a loan.

Mumps information

A child has the right to access both parents. If the parents of a child under the age of 18 do not live together, they must agree on contact with the child.

A home supplement is added to the allowance of those who receive a disability pension, medical- and rehabilitation allowance or old-age pension and live alone.