About the Ministry of Welfare

Opening hours are 08:30 to 16:00 daily, Monday to Friday.

Ministry of Welfare
Hafnarhusinu vid Tryggvagotu (map)
150 Reykjavik
Iceland

• Tel +(354) 545 8100
• Fax +(354) 551 9165
• Enquiries

The Ministry of Welfare in Iceland was established on January 1st 2011 in accordance with Act no. 121/2010. The Ministry has the responsibility for administration and policy making of social affairs, health and social security in Iceland as prescribed by law, regulations and other directives. Among the issues that the Ministry deals with are: