Living in Iceland
A useful starting point.
A warmer welcome.
Find official services and community connections as you settle into life in Iceland. Start with the resource that matches your question.
Official information
Find the right
place to start.
These links lead to the organisations responsible for current information. Follow their guidance and check individual service requirements.
New in Iceland
The Directorate of Labour’s newcomer information connects you with the Multicultural Information Centre for advice and information about living in Iceland.
Explore newcomer informationPublic services on Ísland.is
Start with Iceland’s public service portal for official information and access to government services.
Visit Ísland.is
Official resource
Embassy of India, Reykjavík
For India visa and other India-related information, visit the Embassy’s official website. Visa and consular services are handled by the Embassy; IAI shares this link as a community resource.
Work & employment services
The Directorate of Labour publishes information about its employment services and support.
Visit the Directorate of LabourLooking for a community connection?
IAI can help you connect with people and community activities. Official decisions about immigration, employment and public services are handled by the relevant authorities.
Connect with IAI ↗Community connections
Find familiar faces.
Discover something new.
Follow community conversations and learn about opportunities to take part. External websites are operated by their respective organisations.
IAI on Facebook
Follow the association’s announcements, cultural activities and community updates.
Visit our Facebook pageThe community group
Join the conversation in the association’s Facebook group. Group membership is subject to its administrators’ rules.
Explore the community group