Residence permits on the basis of special ties to Iceland are only granted in exceptional cases. It is assessed each time whether an applicant can obtain the ...

An electronic form which must be submitted to the Icelandic Transport Authority in order to record changes to the vehicle owner in the vehicle record.

All catch landed in Iceland must be weighed at the landing port upon landing. After the completion of the weighing, the relevant port authority registers the ...

Immediate family members of EEA/EFTA citizens may reside in Iceland if their residence is based on the rights of an EEA/EFTA citizen residing in Iceland.

Residence permits on grounds of marriage or cohabitation are granted to individuals intending to move to Iceland to live with their spouse.

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.

Siblings of an unaccompanied refugee child in Iceland are entitled to international protection through family reunification.

On the occasion of Doctors’ Day, celebrated today, May 17th, we spoke with Helga Björk Heiðarsdóttir about her path into medicine, her work today, and how she envisions the future of the healthcare system. Helga works as a physician in the internal medicine department at SAk and is one of the many doctors who dedicate themselves every day to providing high-quality, safe care for patients.

Following an announcement by the Directorate of Health on 8 January that measles had been diagnosed in a child in Iceland, the Chief Epidemiologist wishes to provide the public with further information on the current situation, risks, and vaccination.