Contact
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Call Centre
Telephone: 515 4800
Email: postur@vmst.is
The call center is open:
Mondays to Thursdays from 09:00 - 15:00
Fridays from 09:00 - 12:00
Telephone hours of the Directorate of Labour
Work Permits
Calling hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 - 11:00
Please note that you can send an email to workpermits@vmst.is if you have any inquiries.
Processing time for work permits usually takes 7-8 weeks.
Collection of overpaid unemployment benefits
Calling hours: Weekdays from 09:00 - 12:00
Telephone: 515 4800
Maternity / Paternity Leave Fund
Calling hours:
Mondays to Thursdays from 09:00 – 15:00
Fridays from 09:00 – 12:00
Telephone: 515 4800
Fax: 582 4850
Email: faedingarorlof@vmst.is
Employer services
Summer opening on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 - 11:00
Telephone: 515 4800
Please note that you can send an email to vinnumidlun@vmst.is if you have any inquiries.
Applicants for International Protection
Monday to Thursday from 12:00-15:00
Press 5 to be connected to Applicants for International Protection.
Counselling for immigrants
Calling hours:
Mondays to Thursdays from 09:00 – 15:00
Fridays from 09:00 – 12:00
Telephone: 450 3090
Email: mcc@vmst.is
