Service to applicants for international protection
Housing and basic services
If an applicant is unable to provide for his/her own support while his/her case is being processed, he/she is offered housing and basic services under the auspices of the Directorate of Labour. Basic services include:
Health services
Maintenance
School law
Public transport/bus within the municipality
The Directorate of Labour has agreements with the social authorities in Hafnarfjörður, Reykjanesbær and Reykjavík to provide housing and basic services on behalf of the directorate.
More information on services for applicants for protection can be found at .
Service provider
Directorate of Labor