Offices for jobseekers in Iceland

Regional service offices, with most help starting online

Iceland’s public employment service works through regional offices of the Directorate of Labour (Vinnumálastofnun). Registration starts online, and you then ask for a counselling meeting through your account. Offices are organised by region, so look for the one that covers your town and confirm any appointment before you travel.

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7 offices

  • Akranes

    Vinnumálastofnun — Vesturland

    Smiðjuvellir 28, 2. hæð, 300 Akranes

    Register online as a jobseeker, with no need to apply for unemployment benefits at the same time.

    Apply onlineOffice website+354 515 4800

    My Pages accepts electronic ID, the ID app or an ID card. If you cannot sign in, contact the Directorate for help. For your discussion with a counsellor, have your contact details, work experience, education, skills and the kinds of work you are seeking ready. These are useful preparation, not a substitute for the evidence requested in a benefit application.

  • Akureyri

    Vinnumálastofnun – Akureyri

    Skipagata 14, 600 Akureyri

    After registering online, you can browse vacancies and get practical job-search advice from a counsellor.

    Apply onlineOffice website+354 515 4800

    My Pages accepts electronic ID, the ID app or an ID card. If you cannot sign in, contact the Directorate for help. For your discussion with a counsellor, have your contact details, work experience, education, skills and the kinds of work you are seeking ready. These are useful preparation, not a substitute for the evidence requested in a benefit application.

  • Egilsstaðir

    Vinnumálastofnun – Egilsstaðir

    Kaupvangur 3b, 700 Egilsstaðir

    Request a counselling meeting through your online account and confirm the appointment before you travel.

    Apply onlineOffice website+354 515 4800

    My Pages accepts electronic ID, the ID app or an ID card. If you cannot sign in, contact the Directorate for help. For your discussion with a counsellor, have your contact details, work experience, education, skills and the kinds of work you are seeking ready. These are useful preparation, not a substitute for the evidence requested in a benefit application.

  • Ísafjörður

    Vinnumálastofnun — Vestfirðir

    Árnagata 2–4, 400 Ísafjörður

    Register online to search vacancies and stay in contact with the employment agency while you look for work.

    Apply onlineOffice website+354 515 4800

    My Pages accepts electronic ID, the ID app or an ID card. If you cannot sign in, contact the Directorate for help. For your discussion with a counsellor, have your contact details, work experience, education, skills and the kinds of work you are seeking ready. These are useful preparation, not a substitute for the evidence requested in a benefit application.

  • Keflavík

    Vinnumálastofnun — Suðurnes

    Krossmói 4a, 2. hæð, 260 Keflavík

    Register online first, and apply separately if you also want unemployment benefits.

    Apply onlineOffice website+354 515 4800

    My Pages accepts electronic ID, the ID app or an ID card. If you cannot sign in, contact the Directorate for help. For your discussion with a counsellor, have your contact details, work experience, education, skills and the kinds of work you are seeking ready. These are useful preparation, not a substitute for the evidence requested in a benefit application.

  • Reykjavík

    Vinnumálastofnun – Reykjavík

    Grensásvegur 9, 108 Reykjavík

    Start with the online registration and call the agency if you have trouble getting access.

    Apply onlineOffice website+354 515 4800

    My Pages accepts electronic ID, the ID app or an ID card. If you cannot sign in, contact the Directorate for help. For your discussion with a counsellor, have your contact details, work experience, education, skills and the kinds of work you are seeking ready. These are useful preparation, not a substitute for the evidence requested in a benefit application.

  • Selfoss

    Vinnumálastofnun — Suðurland

    Austurvegur 64, 800 Selfoss

    Start online through the agency’s electronic service, then ask for counselling if you want help finding work.

    Apply onlineOffice website+354 515 4800

    My Pages accepts electronic ID, the ID app or an ID card. If you cannot sign in, contact the Directorate for help. For your discussion with a counsellor, have your contact details, work experience, education, skills and the kinds of work you are seeking ready. These are useful preparation, not a substitute for the evidence requested in a benefit application.

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