Central 

The Ministry of Welfare is responsible for:

• Policy formulation on immigrant issues;
• Reception of refugees; and
• Working visa and regulations;
• Residence permits

The Icelandic Refugee Board regulates issues related to asylum seekers and refugees. 

Responsible ministries/bodies

Ministry of Welfare

The Icelandic Refugee Board 

Local

Municipal authorities are responsible for:

• Ensuring that immigrants and refugees have the same access to social services as other residents of the Municipality;
• Preventing the social isolation of immigrants and refugees. In cases where municipalities establish preventive measures policies, such policies must also cover children and adolescents of foreign origin;
• Playing an active role in all education that has the goal of preventing prejudice;
• The municipal action plan relating to children's welfare issues must especially take into account children whose native language is not Icelandic; and
• Municipalities must ensure the participation of children and adolescents of foreign origin in sports and leisure activities organised in the Municipality.

Sources:

Ministry of Welfare