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Financial assistance is provided to individuals and families who cannot provide for themselves and their dependents without help. The aim is that the assistance is temporary while people are acclimating to Icelandic society and finding work.
You can apply for financial assistance at any time of the month, but it is advisable to apply at the beginning of the month.
The first application is submitted at the local Center where you have legal residence. This also applies if you're in temporary housing arrangements, like a hostel in a specific neighborhood.
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Service representatives at a center will assist you with your initial application and processing.
If you need ongoing financial assistance, you can apply electronically on My Pages. You apply for one month of aid at a time. The application is not effective until you choose to submit it.
After receiving your financial assistance application, we verify whether you meet the criteria of the Rules on Financial Assistance. The application is either approved or denied.
If your application is approved, you will receive financial aid payment by the first weekday next month.
If your financial assistance application is denied, you can get assistance at the center to understand why and try to change that decision by submitting a request for appeal to the Welfare Council Appeals Committee.
Individuals can receive up to 239,895 kr. in financial aid per month. Married couples and common-law partners can receive up to 383,832 kr. in financial aid per month.
You could be eligible for financial aid if you are at least 18 years old, you have legal residence in Reykjavík and you meet the criteria for income and assets.