When a family or an individual moves to Iceland after having lived abroad, the new address must be registered with Registers Iceland.

The co-payment system ensures that individuals do not pay more than a certain maximum amount each month for health services.

75% of disabled persons aged 18–67 who live in Iceland and have resided in Iceland or worked in another EEA country are entitled to disability pension.

A pregnant parent that has to take up residence away from home for necessary services associated with the birth of a child may be entitled to a residence grant.

All persons who have reached the age of 15 are required to appear in court as witnesses to answer questions.

Foreign citizens who plan on moving to Iceland for work, study or to join family members might need to apply for a residence permit.

Drug-related deaths refer to death due to intoxication by narcotic and addictive drugs and by pharmaceuticals.

Disability assessment is a prerequisite for receiving a disability pension or disability allowance.

Important: If you suspect or know that a child is being neglected or abused, or are concerned about a child’s risky behaviour, you are obligated to notify Child ...

Usually the victims themselves file a complaint. In the case of children, the guardians do so, or public bodies. The authorities can also lodge a complaint.