For the adoption of foster children, please refer to the information provided on stepchild adoptions. The same considerations and requirements apply, and the ...

Cost of living is the cost necessary to provide for the basic needs of an individual or family.

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.