Links and important information

The Multicultural Information Centre has the aim to enable every individual to become an active member of Icelandic society, no matter the background or where they come from.

This website provides information on many aspects of everyday life, administration in Iceland, about moving to and from Iceland and much more.

Explore this website, by using the menu at the top, the search field or filters, to find important information. Here below you find various links to websites of important institutions in Iceland and to a lot of information you will need after moving here.

112.is  Emergency phone number (112) and website (www.112.is): Police, fire department, ambulance etc.

112.is/ofbeldisgatt112 The Violence portal 112 is a website operated by Iceland’s Emergency Line 112, where you can find a wide range of educational resources on different forms of violence, case studies, and possible solutions.

mcc.is  Multicultural Information Centre. Various information for immigrants and refugees in Iceland.

vmst.is  Directorate of Labour.

skra.is  Information about personal identification numbers (kennitala) and much more. Information about ID numbers on this website.

island.is  An informative website where you will find most government agencies and their services.

utl.is  Directorate of immigration.

heilsuvera.is  My pages on Heilsuvera is a secure web space where you can interact with healthcare professionals and access yout own health information. Information about Heilsuvera on this website.

heilsugaeslan.is  The Primary Health Care of the capital area.

laeknavaktin.is  The Metropolitan Health Service. Reception is open on weekdays between 17:00 and 22:00 and on weekends and holidays from 9:00 to 22:00. Telephone consultation for advice and directions:  Tel: 1700

sjukra.is  Iceland Health Insurance.

tr.is  The State Insurance Company

landspitali.is  Emergency room, hospital and childrens hospital

straeto.is  Public bus transport timetables and general information. Information about Strætó on this website.

ja.is  Phone book and map service.

rsk.is  Tax office – Iceland Revenue and customs. Information about taxes on this website.

mast.is  Information about transportation of pets.

raudikrossinn.is  The Icelandic Red Cross.

herinn.is  The Salvation Army in Iceland.