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14. Aug 2025Legislation, Acts of Parliament, Ministry of Justice

Act on Funds and Institutions Operating According to Approved Charters, No. 19/1988

14 August 2025 / Ministry of Justice Act on Funds and Institutions Operating According to Approved Charters, No. 19/1988 Act on Funds and Institutions Operating According to Approved Charters, No. 19/1988 Tags Acts of Parliament Ministry of Justice Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

14. Aug 2025Legislation, Regulations, Ministry of Justice

Regulation on Special Police Methods and Operations in Criminal Investigations, No. 516/2011

14 August 2025 / Ministry of Justice Regulation on Special Police Methods and Operations in Criminal Investigations, No. 516/2011 Regulation on Special Police Methods and Operations in Criminal Investigations, No. 516/2011 Tags Regulations Ministry of Justice Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

14. Aug 2025Legislation, Acts of Parliament, Ministry of Justice

Act on the Arrest and Surrender of Persons to and from Iceland in connection with Criminal Acts on the basis of an Arrest Warrant, No. 51/2016

14 August 2025 / Ministry of Justice Act on the Arrest and Surrender of Persons to and from Iceland in connection with Criminal Acts on the basis of an Arrest Warrant, No. 51/2016 Act on the Arrest and Surrender of Persons to and from Iceland in connection with Criminal Acts on the basis of an Arrest Warrant, No. 51/2016 Entered into force on 14 June 2016, with regard to the Nordic Arrest Warrant, and on 1 November 2019 with regard to the European Arrest Warrant, cf

19. Jun 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Ministry of Justice, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC59 - Iceland side event - Keynote by H.E. Þorbjörg Sigríður Gunnlaugsdóttir

19 June 2025 / Statements Ministry of Justice Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland side event - Keynote by H. E. Þorbjörg Sigríður Gunnlaugsdóttir Human Rights Council - 59th Session Side event: The Power of Women’s Movements: Solidarity for Justice Room XXIV, Palais des Nations Keynote delivered by H

07. Apr 2025Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Prime Ministers Office, Human Rights and Equality, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Minister for Foreign Affairs introduces Iceland's fourth National Action Plan for Women, Peace and Security

Iceland’s fourth National Action Plan (NAP) on Women Peace and Security has been published. The NAP sets out the government’s policy for implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1325, and the broader Women, Peace and Security Agenda until 2030.

12. Mar 2025Ministry of Justice, Foreign Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Minister announces defence policy formulation and actions

Iceland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, presented a proposal to the government yesterday for the formulation of a policy for Iceland's security and defence. The new coalition government's platform from 21 December 2024 states that a security and defence policy will be formulated. The policy is intended to describe the main security challenges in the short and long term with an emphasis on external threats, highlight Iceland's goals in international security and defence cooperation, discuss necessary defence preparedness, and the organization and capabilities that need to be in place in Iceland, in addition to pointing out possible reforms to the legal and institutional framework for defence.

10. Oct 2023Legislation, Regulations, Foreign Nationals, Ministry of Justice

Regulation on financial support for voluntary return in accordance with the Foreign Nationals Act

10 October 2023 / Ministry of Justice Regulation on financial support for voluntary return in accordance with the Foreign Nationals Act The Minister of Justice has issued a regulation on financial support for voluntary return in accordance with the Foreign Nationals Act. The Act is in force from the 19 June 2023. REGULATION on financial support for voluntary return in accordance with the Foreign Nationals Act Article 1 Scope

25. Aug 2022Legislation, Ministry of Justice, Elections, Acts of Parliament

Elections Act, No 112/2021

25 August 2022 / Ministry of Justice Elections Act, No 112/2021 Elections Act, No 112/2022 Tags Ministry of Justice Elections Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails

27. Aug 2021Ministry of Justice, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Foreign Nationals, Foreign Affairs

The Government Approves the Proposals of the Refugee Committee

27 August 2021 / Ministry of Justice Ministry for Foreign Affairs Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing The Government Approves the Proposals of the Refugee Committee In its meeting on Tuesday, the Icelandic government approved the recommendation of the Prime Minister, Minister of Social Affairs and Children, Minister of Justice and Minister for Foreign Affairs to accept the proposals of the Refugee Committee regarding the tragic state of affairs that has arisen in Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban seizure of power.

21. May 2021Ministry of Health, Ministry of Justice, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Covid-19, Life and Health

COVID-19: Border measures extended to 15th of June

Svandís Svavarsdóttir, Minister of Health of Iceland, has decided to extend the application of current government regulation on quarantine, isolation and testing at the border of Iceland in connection with COVID-19 until the coming 15th of June. The amendment to the regulation will be made that on 1st of June the compulsory stay in a quarantine facility of travellers arriving from high-risk areas will cease to apply.

20. Apr 2021Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Life and Health, Transport and Telecommunications, Covid-19, Tourism, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

COVID-19: Temporary introduction of stricter border measures

The Government of Iceland has announced temporary border measures to counter the domestic spread of COVID-19. These measures aim to create conditions to allow lifting domestic restrictions as much as possible. The vaccination programme in Iceland is continuing at pace, and as more people become vaccinated, conditions for easing restrictions will become more favourable, both within society and at the border.

16. Apr 2021Legislation, Acts of Parliament, Ministry of Justice

Act on Equal Status and Equal Rights Irrespective of Gender

16 April 2021 / Ministry of Justice Act on Equal Status and Equal Rights Irrespective of Gender Act on Equal Status and Equal Rights Irrespective of Gender Tags Acts of Parliament Ministry of Justice Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails

16. Apr 2021Legislation, Acts of Parliament, Ministry of Justice

Act on Equal Status and Equal Rights Irrespective of Gender

16 April 2021 / Ministry of Justice Act on Equal Status and Equal Rights Irrespective of Gender Act on Equal Status and Equal Rights Irrespective of Gender Tags Acts of Parliament Ministry of Justice Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails

25. Mar 2021Ministry of Justice, Life and Health, Covid-19, Tourism, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Regulation exempting vaccinated non-Schengen travellers from travel restrictions to come into force on 6 April

The Minister of Justice of Iceland has decided that the previously announced decision to exempt from travel restrictions those who can provide proof of vaccination or prior infection will take effect on 6 April. The change in regulation will allow travellers from non-Schengen countries, who meet the criteria, to travel to Iceland for non-essential reasons.

16. Mar 2021Ministry of Health, Ministry of Justice, Prime Ministers Office, Foreign Affairs, Life and Health, Covid-19, Tourism, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Exemption from border measures for vaccinated individuals to be extended to non-Schengen countries

The Icelandic government has announced that all those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be allowed to travel to Iceland without being subject to border measures, such as testing and quarantine. Until now, this exemption has only applied to those presenting certificates from the EU/EEA Area but will now apply equally to everyone who can provide proof of a full vaccination with a vaccine that has been certified for use by the European Medical Agency as well as requirements defined by the Chief Epidemiologist of Iceland and Icelandic regulations. The exemption also applies to those who can provide valid proof of prior infection. Documentation on prior infections must be in accordance with the requirements defined by the Chief Epidemiologist.

16. Mar 2021Ministry of Health, Ministry of Justice, Prime Ministers Office, Foreign Affairs, Life and Health, Covid-19, Tourism, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Exemption from border measures for vaccinated individuals to be extended to non-Schengen countries

The Icelandic government has announced that all those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be allowed to travel to Iceland without being subject to border measures, such as testing and quarantine. Until now, this exemption has only applied to those presenting certificates from the EU/EEA Area but will now apply equally to everyone who can provide proof of a full vaccination with a vaccine that has been certified for use by the European Medical Agency as well as requirements defined by the Chief Epidemiologist of Iceland and Icelandic regulations. The exemption also applies to those who can provide valid proof of prior infection. Documentation on prior infections must be in accordance with the requirements defined by the Chief Epidemiologist.

16. Feb 2021Legislation, Acts of Parliament, Ministry of Justice

Act on the Right of Ownership and Use of Real Property

16 February 2021 / Ministry of Justice Act on the Right of Ownership and Use of Real Property No. 19 of 6th April 1966, with subsequent amendments up to 1st August 2020. Article 1 No one may acquire the right to own or use real property in Iceland, including fishing and hunting rights, water rights or other real property rights, whether by free assignation or enforcement measures, marriage, inheritance or deed of transfer, unless the following conditions are met: 1

04. Nov 2020Legislation, Human Rights and Equality, Regulations, Ministry of Justice

Regulation on measures against victimisation, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment and violence in workplaces, No. 1009/2015

04 November 2020 / Ministry of Justice Regulation on measures against victimisation, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment and violence in workplaces, No. 1009/2015 Regulation on measures against victimisation, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment and violence in workplaces, No. 1009/2015

27. Oct 2020Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Business and Industry, Foreign Nationals, Science Research and Innovation, Covid-19, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs

Icelandic measures for remote workers put in place

The Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Innovation, the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs have put in place measures to enable non-EEA foreign nationals to reside in Iceland for up to six months and telework for foreign companies. With the measure, those foreign citizens, who are exempt from the visa requirements, will be allowed to apply for a long-term visa in Iceland for teleworkers and bring their families without having to move their legal domicile to the country or obtain Icelandic ID numbers.

14. Aug 2020Ministry of Health, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Public Safety and Security, Covid-19, Life and Health

Double border screening for all arriving passengers

The Government of Iceland has decided to impose more comprehensive border-screening measures as of 19 August. All arriving passengers must choose between a 14-day quarantine and a double testing procedure along with a quarantine for 5-6 days.

23. Jun 2020Climate Change, Environment Climate and Nature Protection, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education and Children, Ministry of the Environment٫ Energy and Climate

New Climate Action Plan - Iceland will fulfil its commitments and more

Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson, Minister of Finance Bjarni Benediktsson and Minister of Transport and Local Government Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson presented the second version of the Climate Action Plan today.