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Accommodation
Housing The Icelandic housing market differs substantially from the other Nordic countries. Icelandic housing is charecterised by home ownership, although a significant rental sector has emerged in the last years, especially in reaction to increased tourism, which in turn may make it more difficult... -
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Banking in Iceland
If you have an Icelandic employer or if you are living in Iceland, you will definitely need a bank account for your day-to-day transactions, especially if your stay exceeds six months. Access to an Icelandic bank account will enable you to receive salary payments and handle your finances. For... -
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Career Development
Further education, training, and opportunities to grow and develop professional skills and gain additional qualifications are an important part of any career. It's up to you how you wish to pursue your ambitions, develop your skills and deepen your knowledge, whether through professional training... -
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Departure conditions/formalities
If you are leaving Iceland, there are several bureaucratic matters that you need to address before your departure. Places where you might have to de-register. Þjóðskrá - Registers Iceland: Notify the National registry that you are leaving. Bank: You should close your Icelandic bank account. Tax... -
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Family
Please find below information related to children, i.e. day care and the educational system, as well as family matters like parental leaves, child benefit payments and more. Day Care Pre-Schools Icelandic pre-schools operate according to laws passed in the Alþingi. The Ministry of Education lays... -
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Health care and Health insurance
The Health Care System The Social Insurance Administration (Tryggingastofnun) is a governmental service institution that administers the payment of pension insurance and social assistance, health insurance and occupational injury insurance in accordance with the Act on Social Security. The Social... -
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Icelandic language and culture
Icelandic is the official language of Iceland and is used almost exclusively in all areas of daily life. The majority of Icelanders do speak more than one language, with the most common second language being English. The number of schools offering Icelandic lessons has been steadily growing in... -
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Intellectual property rights
The Icelandic Patent Office is responsible for issues related to patents, trademarks, design protection, municipal emblems and other comparable rights as provided for by law, regulations and international agreements on the protection of intellectual property rights in the field or sector. The Office... -
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Pension for Resarchers
There is now also a special European pension fund designed specifically for researchers, which is transferrable as you move around Europe in your scientific career (as long as you work for participating institutions). This has been set up on the European Commission's initiative, and is called... -
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Recognition of Diplomas
In Iceland ENIC/NARIC Information Center provides you with assessments of your non-Icelandic degree, diploma or certificate and offers information about international recognition of qualifications. Professional recognition is handled by the various ministries (as competent authorities) under the...