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15. May 2020Ministry of Justice

Temporary travel restrictions extended until 15 June

The travel restrictions that came into effect on 20 March have been extended until 15 June 2020, in accordance with the EU Commission recommendation to the Schengen Member States. As a member of the Schengen Area, Iceland has implemented the travel restrictions imposed for the Schengen Area and the European Union. As of 20 March 2020, foreign nationals - except EU/EEA, EFTA or UK nationals - are not allowed to enter Iceland unless they can demonstrate that their travel is essential. These measures had been previously extended to 15 May and now again until 15 June 2020. Further information is available on the website of the Directorate of Immigration.

12. May 2020Ministry of Health, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Testing for international arrivals could start in June

The Government of Iceland has today announced it is expected to start easing restrictions on international arrivals no later than 15 June 2020, while from 15 May some professionals arriving in Iceland including scientists, filmmakers and athletes will eligible for a modified quarantine. The exact details of the revisions for business travellers and tourists will be decided by the Government’s multisector working group, however it is expected they will give travelers the choice between a test for the virus on arrival or a two-week quarantine. ​

12. May 2020Ministry of Health, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Testing for international arrivals could start in June

The Government of Iceland has today announced it is expected to start easing restrictions on international arrivals no later than 15 June 2020, while from 15 May some professionals arriving in Iceland including scientists, filmmakers and athletes will eligible for a modified quarantine. The exact details of the revisions for business travellers and tourists will be decided by the Government’s multisector working group, however it is expected they will give travelers the choice between a test for the virus on arrival or a two-week quarantine. ​

06. May 2020Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Covid-19, Ministry of Health

Iceland eases restrictions - all children's activities back to normal

Monday marked the start of substantial easing of the social distancing measures that have been in place in Iceland since 16 March. All children's activities are back to normal, gatherings of up to 50 people are now allowed, businesses that require close proximity with customers can be resumed and several other restrictions have been lifted.

28. Apr 2020Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Prime Ministers Office, Covid-19, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs

Government of Iceland announces increased support for companies and extension of part-time unemployment benefits

Icelandic companies that have suffered substantial revenue losses due to the COVID-19 crisis will be given the opportunity to apply for government support to pay a portion of salary costs during the employee notice period, protecting workers’ rights and preventing a wave of corporate insolvencies.

17. Apr 2020Ministry of Justice, Elections, Acts of Parliament, Legislation

Parliamentary Elections to the Althing, Act No. 24/2000

17 April 2020 / Ministry of Justice Parliamentary Elections to the Althing, Act No. 24/2000 In case of any discrepancies between the original text in Icelandic and the translation, only the original text as published in the Official Gazette of Iceland (Stjórnartíðindi) is authentic. Please note as well that amendments may have been made since the translations were prepared

28. Mar 2020Legislation, Elections, Ministry of Justice, Acts of Parliament

Act on Candidacy and Election of the President of Iceland, No. 36/1945

28 March 2020 / Ministry of Justice Act on Candidacy and Election of the President of Iceland, No. 36/1945 In case of any discrepancies between the original text in Icelandic and the translation, only the original text as published in the Official Gazette of Iceland (Stjórnartíðindi) is authentic. Please note as well that amendments may have been made since the translations were prepared

22. Mar 2020Ministry of Health, Ministry of Justice, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Stricter measures enforced in Iceland: Ban on gatherings of more than 20 people

The Icelandic government has announced a ban on gatherings of 20 people or more, starting Tuesday 24 March 2020. These measures are put in place to halt the spread of COVID-19 infections in Iceland, following recommendations from the Chief Epidemiologist to Svandís Svavarsdóttir Icelands‘s Minister of Health. The advice of the Chief Epidemiologist to the Minister of Health has been to focus the response in Iceland on the swift diagnosis of COVID-19 cases.

09. Mar 2020Public Safety and Security, Life and Health, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Health, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Response to COVID-19 in Iceland

Icelandic authorities have taken preventive steps to contain the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus in the country. As Iceland has few entry points and the lowest population density in Europe, the country has been able to move swiftly to identify, communicate with and, where necessary, quarantine Icelandic residents who have been travelling from high risk areas and those who have been in contact with individuals diagnosed with the virus.

09. Mar 2020Public Safety and Security, Life and Health, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Health, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Response to COVID-19 in Iceland

Icelandic authorities have taken preventive steps to contain the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus in the country. As Iceland has few entry points and the lowest population density in Europe, the country has been able to move swiftly to identify, communicate with and, where necessary, quarantine Icelandic residents who have been travelling from high risk areas and those who have been in contact with individuals diagnosed with the virus.

07. Dec 2018Ministry of Justice, Legislation, Acts of Parliament

Law in Respect of Marriage No 31 1993

07 December 2018 / Ministry of Justice Law in Respect of Marriage No 31 1993 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. Law in Respect of Marriage No 31 1993_English translation

20. Mar 2018Legislation, Elections, Ministry of Justice, Acts of Parliament

Local Government Elections Act, No. 5/1998/ with subsequent amendments

20 March 2018 / Ministry of Justice Local Government Elections Act, No. 5/1998/ with subsequent amendments 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

26. Jan 2018Legislation, Human Rights and Equality, Regulations, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Justice, Acts of Parliament

Regulation on the certification of equal pay systems of companies and institutions according to the ÍST 85 Standard - No. 1030 of 13 November 2017

26 January 2018 / Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Ministry of Justice Regulation on the certification of equal pay systems of companies and institutions according to the ÍST 85 Standard - No. 1030 of 13 November 2017 Updated: 26 January 2018 Regulation on the certification of equal pay systems of companies and institutions according to the ÍST 85 Standard - No. 1030 of 13 November 2017 Tags Human Rights and Equality Regulations Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Ministry of Justice Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

26. Jan 2018Legislation, Human Rights and Equality, Regulations, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Justice, Acts of Parliament

Regulation on the certification of equal pay systems of companies and institutions according to the ÍST 85 Standard - No. 1030 of 13 November 2017

26 January 2018 / Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Ministry of Justice Regulation on the certification of equal pay systems of companies and institutions according to the ÍST 85 Standard - No. 1030 of 13 November 2017 Updated: 26 January 2018 Regulation on the certification of equal pay systems of companies and institutions according to the ÍST 85 Standard - No. 1030 of 13 November 2017 Tags Human Rights and Equality Regulations Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Ministry of Justice Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

15. Jan 2018Legislation, Law and Order, Ministry of Justice, Regulations, Acts of Parliament

Regulation on the legal status of arrested persons, interviews by the police etc., No. 651/2009

15 January 2018 / Ministry of Justice Regulation on the legal status of arrested persons, interviews by the police etc. , No. 651/2009 In case of any discrepancies between the original text in Icelandic and the translation, only the original text as published in the Official Gazette of Iceland (Stjórnartíðindi) is authentic

15. Jan 2018Legislation, Ministry of Justice, Law and Order, Acts of Parliament

Act on Collection of Evidence Relating to Alleged Violations of Intellectual Property Rights, No. 53/2006

15 January 2018 / Ministry of Justice Act on Collection of Evidence Relating to Alleged Violations of Intellectual Property Rights, No. 53/2006 In case of any discrepancies between the original text in Icelandic and the translation, only the original text as published in the Official Gazette of Iceland (Stjórnartíðindi) is authentic. Please note as well that amendments may have been made since the translations were prepared

12. Jan 2018Legislation, Ministry of Justice, Law and Order, Public Safety and Security, Regulations, Acts of Parliament

Regulation on management of personal information by the police, No. 322 9 April 2001 with amendment no. 926/2004

12 January 2018 / Ministry of Justice Regulation on management of personal information by the police, No. 322 9 April 2001 with amendment no. 926/2004 In case of any discrepancies between the original text in Icelandic and the translation, only the original text as published in the Official Gazette of Iceland (Stjórnartíðindi) is authentic

12. Jan 2018Legislation, Ministry of Justice, Law and Order, Regulations, Acts of Parliament

Regulations No. 1192/2005 respecting Lawyers´ Trusteeship Accounts et al.

12 January 2018 / Ministry of Justice Regulations No. 1192/2005 respecting Lawyers´ Trusteeship Accounts et al. TRANSLATED FROM THE ICELANDIC In case of any discrepancies between the original text in Icelandic and the translation, only the original text as published in the Official Gazette of Iceland (Stjórnartíðindi) is authentic

12. Jan 2018Legislation, Ministry of Justice, Law and Order, Regulations, Acts of Parliament

Regulations No. 200/1999 respecting Lawyers´ Professional Indemnity

12 January 2018 / Ministry of Justice Regulations No. 200/1999 respecting Lawyers´ Professional Indemnity In case of any discrepancies between the original text in Icelandic and the translation, only the original text as published in the Official Gazette of Iceland (Stjórnartíðindi) is authentic. Please note as well that amendments may have been made since the translations were prepared

08. Jan 2018Legislation, Ministry of Justice, Acts of Parliament

Act regarding the Icelandic Red Cross and the emblem of the Red Cross, the Red Crescent and the Red Crystal

08 January 2018 / Ministry of Justice Act regarding the Icelandic Red Cross and the emblem of the Red Cross, the Red Crescent and the Red Crystal No. 115/2014 Article 1 The Icelandic Red Cross, established on 10 December 1924, is an autonomous and an independent humanitarian organisation which operates in accordance with the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949 and their additional protocols from 8 June 1977 and 8 December 2005. The organisation acts in accordance with the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

08. Jan 2018Legislation, Ministry of Justice, Personal Law, Acts of Parliament

Act on the Protection of Privacy as regards the Processing of Personal Data, No. 77/2000

08 January 2018 / Ministry of Justice Act on the Protection of Privacy as regards the Processing of Personal Data, No. 77/2000 In case of any discrepancies between the original text in Icelandic and the translation, only the original text as published in the Official Gazette of Iceland (Stjórnartíðindi) is authentic. Please note as well that amendments may have been made since the translations were prepared

08. Jan 2018Legislation, Ministry of Justice, Acts of Parliament

Act on Funds and Institutions Operating According to Approved Charters, No. 19, 15 May 1988

08 January 2018 / Ministry of Justice Act on Funds and Institutions Operating According to Approved Charters, No. 19, 15 May 1988 In case of any discrepancies between the original text in Icelandic and the translation, only the original text as published in the Official Gazette of Iceland (Stjórnartíðindi) is authentic. Please note as well that amendments may have been made since the translations were prepared

05. Jan 2018Ministry of Justice, Foreign Nationals, Acts of Parliament, Legislation

Amendments to the Icelandic Nationality Act

05 January 2018 / Ministry of Justice Amendments to the Icelandic Nationality Act 1 July 2003 (double citizenship) The Ministry draws attention to the fact that Parliament has passed an Act amending the Icelandic Nationality Act, No. 100/1952, enabling Icelandic citizens to retain their Icelandic citizenship even if they apply for citizenship of a foreign state. The amendments will enter into effect 1 July 2003

04. Jan 2018Legislation, Foreign Nationals, Regulations, Ministry of Justice, Acts of Parliament

Regulation on the rights of aliens who come under the Agreement on the European Economic Area or the Convention establishing the European Free Trade Association to acquire the right to own or use real property

04 January 2018 / Ministry of Justice Regulation on the rights of aliens who come under the Agreement on the European Economic Area or the Convention establishing the European Free Trade Association to acquire the right to own or use real property (No. 702 of October 8th 2002) Article 1