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20. Mar 2026Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Foreign Nationals

Foreign Nationals

Foreign Nationals Ministry of Justice Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Issues of immigration and foreign nationals in Iceland are primarily the responsibility of two ministries and a number of public agencies. The Ministry of Justice handles tasks concerning applicants for international protection, border control, Schengen co-operation etc. The Ministry of Social Affairs is responsible for immigration and refugees once they have been granted international protection in Iceland

10. Mar 2026Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Foreign Nationals

Quota refugees in Iceland from 1956

Quota refugees in Iceland from 1956 Ministry of Justice Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing From the foundation of The Refugee Council 1995 – The Refugee Committee since 2005. As of 2007 the policy in Iceland is to welcome 25 to 30 quota refugees every year. With exception in the year 1999, the reason being the situation in Kosovo – 77 refugees arrived in the refugee program in Iceland that year

10. Mar 2026Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Foreign Nationals

Information Center for Immigrants

Information Center for Immigrants Ministry of Justice Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing On 3 June 2019, the Parliament passed a parliamentary resolution no. 34/149 on the establishment of an information center for immigrants. According to the parliamentary resolution, the role of the information center is to provide accessible advice, guidance, and information for immigrants on necessary services, their rights, and obligations

10. Mar 2026Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Foreign Nationals

Citizenship

Citizenship Ministry of Justice Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing A foreign national who has been resident in Iceland for a specified period may apply for Icelandic citizenship if he/she meets the statutory requirements set. The Directorate of Immigration grants Icelandic citizenship and handles the processing of applications. The Icelandic parliament Althingi can also grant citizenship by law

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

24. Nov 2022Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education, Human Resources, Labour Market and Employment, Foreign Nationals, Ministry of Culture٫ Innovation and Higher Education

Better Access and More Efficient Processing of Official Documents Priorities for International Specialists in Iceland

Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, hosted a workshop earlier this week where attendees discussed opportunities for improvements to the regime of work permits for international specialists in Iceland.

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.

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.

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

01. Sep 2015Legislation, Foreign Nationals, Science Research and Innovation, Education, Acts of Parliament

Act on the recognition of professional qualifications for the pursuit of an activity in Iceland 2010 No 26

01 September 2015 / Act on the recognition of professional qualifications for the pursuit of an activity in Iceland 2010 No 26 Act on the recognition of professional qualifications for the pursuit of an activity in Iceland No 26/2010 Tags Foreign Nationals Science Research and Innovation Education 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