• Providing government authorities, bodies, companies, associations and individuals with advice and information relating to immigrant issues.
• Informing immigrants of their rights and obligations;
• Following developments in immigrant issues in society, by gathering information, researching analysing, informing, etc.;
• Submitting to ministers, the Immigration Board and other government authorities comments and proposals for action to ensure that everybody is able to take an active role in society, regardless of nationality and origin.

The Multicultural Information Centre provides information on many aspects of everyday life and administration in Iceland and provide support regarding moving to and from Iceland.