Are you a city resident of foreign origin? W.O.M.E.N. sem kjósa / W.O.M.E.N. who vote is a migrant women-led project – supported by Kvenréttindafélag Íslands – that aims at sharing information about city elections all over the country, facilitating spaces of discussion, and empowering women and all voters of foreign background to make an informed choice on the 16th of May 2026. More information here All about elections – Reykjavík – informative meeting | Facebook

OPEN MEETING in English for immigrant residents and voters with representatives of political parties and electoral lists running for the Reykjavík city elections 2026 ! An event organised by: The Cultural Ambassadors in Reykjavik Mitt Atkvæði – Mín Rödd // My Vote – My Voice W.O.M.E.N. sem kjósa – W.O.M.E.N. who vote More information here Open meeting in English for immigrant residents and voters! | Facebook

Learning Icelandic helps you integrate into society and increases access to employment opportunities. Most new residents in Iceland are entitled to support for funding Icelandic lessons, for example through labour union benefits, unemployment benefits or social benefits. If you are not employed, please contact the social service or the Directorate of Labour to find out how you can sign up for Icelandic lessons.

Here you can find all kinds of material from the Multicultural Information Centre. Use the table of contents to see what this section has to offer.

The aim of the Multicultural Information Centre (MCC) is to enable every individual to become an active member of Icelandic society, no matter the background or where they come from. This web site provides information on many aspects of everyday life, administration in Iceland, about moving to and from Iceland and much more.  

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour and the Immigrant Council invite applications for grants from the Development Fund for Immigrant Issues. The fund’s purpose is to enhance research and development projects in the field of immigration issues with the goal of facilitating mutual integration of immigrants and Icelandic society. Grants will be awarded for projects which aim to: Act against prejudice, hate speech, violence, and multiple discrimination. Support language learning by using the language in social activities. Special emphasis is on projects for youth 16+ or adults. Equal participation of immigrants and host communities in joint projects such as promoting democratic participation in NGOs and in politics. Immigrant associations and interest groups are especially encouraged to apply.