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Welcome to Iceland

Here you can read about social security in Iceland; family benefits, sickness benefits, pensions and unemployment benefits.

  • Family benefits

    Children and families

    Here you can read about benefits that you might be entitled to if you have children.

  • Pensions

    Pension insurance

    On Iceland there is a statutory social insurance system for all inhabitants as well as a statutory pension fund system for all those on the labour market.

Social insurance in Iceland

Everybody who lives in Iceland is entitled to social insurance.

 Entitlement to allowances may also be based on work on the Icelandic labour market. Benefits vary according to whether it is residence or work that determines the benefit. Residence or work in Iceland does not however mean an automatic entitlement to social benefits. Other different conditions shall be complied with regarding entitlement to benefits.

FAQ

  • How do I apply for pension in another country?
  • What about the pension, if I move to another country?
  • Should I pay social security contributions to Norway during a substitute?
  • What must I do to get unemployment benefits in a Nordic country?
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