Recreation Card increase
Description of the action and objectives
Green Deal action
The increase of the Recreational Voucher to 75,000 króna per child will take effect from January 1, 2023. The Recreational Voucher is designated for the children and adolescents aged between 6 and 18 years, with legal residence in Reykjavík. The voucher can be used for sports activities, arts, and leisure activities.
Implementation period
Planned completion in the second half of 2022
Status report on January 1, 2024
Action completed. The increase of the Recreational Voucher to 75,000 króna per child took effect on January 1, 2023. The Recreational Voucher is designated for the children and adolescents aged between 6 and 18 years, with legal residence in Reykjavík. The voucher can be used for sports activities, arts, and leisure activities.
Older status reports
| Timeline | Progress description |
| July 2023 |
The increase of the Recreational Voucher to 75,000 króna per child took effect on January 1, 2023. The Recreational Voucher is designated for the children and adolescents aged between 6 and 18 years, with legal residence in Reykjavík. The voucher can be used for sports activities, arts, and leisure activities. |
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- 1. For All of Us | The Green Deal Residents' well-being and the feeling of belonging in Reykjavík.
- 2. Let Dreams Come True | The Green Deal Children and adolescents let their dreams come true.
- 3. Culture and arts will be integrated into city life | Green Deal Everyone has equal opportunities to participate in and enjoy culture and arts.
- 4. Sports for all | Green Deal Most people regularly engage in sports or other physical activities.
- 5. Improved public health | Green Deal A health-promoting, sustainable, and diverse community.
- 6. Human rights, increased participation, and improved conversations with residents | Green Deal Residents have the opportunity to work with the City to improve their quality of life.