Where to ask for financial assistance in Iceland

Prepare household and housing details, reasons for applying, tax return and assessment, tax-withholding records and payslips or benefit statements for the last two months. Provide equivalent information for your cohabiting partner and details of domestic and foreign income and assets. If you or your partner lived abroad this year or the last tax year, the rules also request a tax return and asset declaration from the country of nationality. Include a residence permit where applicable. The adviser may request bank balances, debt information and a rental agreement. If unemployed, provide Directorate of Labour registration, benefit-entitlement and payment evidence plus job-application records. Applicants able to work are expected to seek at least one job a week; discuss illness or other barriers with the adviser.