The country's decision to accept refugees from Ukraine

The Ministry of Justice of Iceland has granted temporary protection to Ukrainian citizens who are forced to leave Ukraine due to the armed aggression and massive invasion of the Russian armed forces.

According to the Aliens Act, a person must be in the country or at its border to apply for temporary protection in Iceland. The application must be submitted to the Icelandic Immigration Board or to any police station in Iceland.

Applications for temporary protection submitted to the competent authorities of Iceland from persons located abroad will not be considered.

Ministry of Justice of Iceland.

"The Law on Foreigners" of the Republic of Iceland of June 16, 2016

Information about refugee assistance centers

The Immigration Office for Refugees in Iceland is located at Bæjarhraun 18, Hafnarfjörður, Reykjavík

It is open from 10:00 to 12:00.

Phone number: +354 444 0900 (general number of the Directorate of Immigration)

E-mail: [email protected] (general e-mail address of the Directorate of Immigration)

Social security for refugees

Housing: after receiving an application for temporary protection in Iceland, the competent authorities of Iceland will provide comprehensive assistance in finding accommodation and searching for housing.

Food and social security: refugees will be provided with financial assistance in the amount of 8,000 kroons (approximately 50-55 euros) per week.

Employment: every person who receives refugee status (temporary protection) will be entitled to employment in the country.

Medical assistance

According to Art. 74 of the Icelandic Aliens Act, persons under temporary protection in Iceland have access to healthcare in the country.

Possibility to extend short-term stays and visas for Ukrainian citizens

Citizens of Ukraine who are in Iceland on the basis of a temporary residence permit or under the expiring visa-free regime may stay in the country without the need to extend them.

The decision of the Minister of Justice of Iceland extended the validity of residence permits on the basis of temporary protection until March 2, 2024.

Should I apply for refugee status?

Yes, but a person must be in the country or at its border to apply for refugee status (temporary protection) in Iceland.

Crossing the border without a biometric passport

No. According to the explanations provided by the Icelandic Immigration Department, entry into the country under the visa-free regime is possible only with a biometric passport.

What should I do if my passport expires?

What should you do if you have a child with you without a passport?

Apply to the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Finland (concurrently Iceland)

Phone: +358 9 228 90 00

Hotline: +358 40 471 92 00

Email: [email protected]

Links to official information sources for refugees from Ukraine

Helping refugees in Iceland

Icelandic Migration Board