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

In certain cases a foreign national may be expelled from Iceland if the requirements to stay in Iceland according to the Foreign Nationals Act are not met.

The Directorate of Health issues licences to healthcare professionals. You can apply for licence on this page.

Custody emphasises the care and protection aspect of parents. Custody may be shared or in the hands of one of the parents.

Early every year, Vorviður fund calls for applications from associations to support their afforestation projects. Deadline for applications 2026 is 12 April.