Work permits

The right of foreigners to work in Iceland is regulated by Act No. 97/2002 on Foreign Nationals Right to Work and Regulations No. 339/2005 on Foreign Nationals Right to Work. The right of foreigners to stay in Iceland is regulated by Act No. 96/2002 on Foreigners. Further information on the right of foreigners to stay in Iceland is available on the website of Útlendingastofnun - Directorate of Immigration.

From the 23rd of September, the telephone hours of the work permit department will be as follows:
Mondays 9:00-11:00
Wednesdays 9:00-11:00
Fridays 9:00- 11:00

Please note that all general inquiries can be sent by e-mail to atvinnuleyfi@vmst.is og workpermits@vmst.is