Recognition of qualifications

According to Icelandic law, foreign workers from EEA who intend to work as crafts and tradesmen in Iceland are obligated to have their vocational education recognized in Iceland. The application for recognition is submitted to Fræðsluskrifstofa rafiðnaðarins for electricians and to IÐAN Educational Center for other trades.  

Individuals with foreign vocational education can request a recognition of their qualifications in Iceland. The recognition only covers professions that are regulated. Here is list of such professions.

Act No. 26/2010 on recognition of professional qualifications for the pursuit of an activity in Iceland applies to recognition of qualifications of citizens within EEA. 

Applications

Applications for recognition of foreign vocational education is to be filled out and submitted with supporting documents.

Applications for electrical trades are sent to RAFMENNT, Stórhöfða 27, 110 Reykjavík, or electronically to rafmennnt@rafmennt.is. Further information is available at https://www.rafmennt.is/is/english 

Applications for other trades are sent to IÐAN-fræðslusetur, Vatnagörðum 20, 104 Reykjavík, or electronically to idan@idan.is. Further information is available at www.idan.is.

Further information and the application for recognition of professional qualifications is to be found on the following website: http://europass.is/vidurkenning-a-erlendri-starfsmenntun/