Work in Iceland
Moving to a new country takes courage. It also creates exciting opportunities and new beginnings. Taking the time to learn what to expect - and what is expected of you - will help you make the most of your opportunities. This part of the the website is intended to help you over the many hurdles faced when moving to Iceland. You should be able to find answers to the questions most frequently asked by those moving to Iceland.Click here to fill out our online application form!
Brochures
From EURES in Iceland:
From the Directorate of Labour:
From the Ministry of Social Affairs:
- First Steps - English
- First Steps - Lithuanian
- First Steps - Polish
- First Steps - Russian
- First Steps - Serbian
- First Steps - Spanish
- First Steps - Thai
- First Steps - Vietnamese
- First Steps - German
- First Steps - Lithuanian
The Icelandic confederation of labour:
- Vinna á Íslandi
- Work in Iceland - english
- Trabajo en Islandia - Espanol
- Darpas Islandijoje - Lietuviu kalba
- Trabalho na Islandia
- Ang pagtrabaho sa Iceland
- Praca W Islandii
- Russian
- Thai
The State Social Security Institude:
Laws and Regulations
News & announcements
12. December 2011
The labour market in November 2011
The unemployment in November 2011 was 7,1% or in average 11.348, which is 430 more than in October 2011 with 6,8%, but down from 7,7% in November 2010.
11. November 2011
The labour market in October 2011
The unemployment in October 2011 was 6,8% or in average10.918 unemployed which is 159 more than September 2011 with 6,6%.
13. October 2011
The labour market in September 2011
7. October 2011
European Job Days 2011 - Job fair in Reykjavik City Hall
Unemployment
| Date | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 November 2010 | 7.907 | 6.019 | 13.926 |
A specific proviso must be made in the evaluation of the unemployment rate, for example, about 20% included in the number of these figures are receiving part-time benefits.
Focus on
EURES helps German jobseekers find new opportunities in the Swiss countryside
Many vacancies in the tourism sector go unfulfilled each year hence a new cooperation allowing German jobseekers to meet potential employers, with the help of EURES.
Text last edited on: 12/2010
EURES Estonia - forming partnerships to protect the rights of jobseekers
EURES Estonia and NGO MTÜ Living for Tomorrow have partnered up to protect mobile jobseekers against fraudulent and abusive employers.
Text last edited on: 11/2010
How language learning can lead to new opportunities
An ongoing cooperation between EURES in the Swedish-speaking Åland Islands and a Germany-based language school is allowing skilled, unemployed German jobseekers to gain practical experience in a beautiful location.
Text last edited on: 11/2010
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Contact info
EURES | Kringlunni 1 | 103 Reykjavík | Iceland | Phone: (+354) 554-7600 | Fax: (+354) 554-7601 | E-mail: eures@vmst.is
