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Service for 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 .

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