The permit is granted to the custodian parent of a child younger than 18 that resides in Iceland.

Individuals that have been hired for work in Iceland can apply for a residence permit based on work.

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

The parent of an unaccompanied refugee child in Iceland is entitled to international protection through family reunification.

When a person moves abroad for work, the general rule is that they are covered by the social security system of the new country.