Information services
The Centre offers services for individuals in need of information and assistance on all kinds of issues. No matter how great or small they may seem, the Intercultural Centre welcomes all kinds of questions; for instance where to get an ID-No. (kennitala) or where to find certain forms. Also available is information on issues such as work and residence permits, insurance, schools, housing and other issues concerning your basic rights.

Legal advice
The Centre employs a lawyer to provide legal counsel for immigrants, free of charge. If you suspect that your rights have been infringed upon you may benefit from legal advice. To find out how to make an appointment call the reception and tell them what you need help with. If they can’t answer your questions an appointment can be made with our lawyer.

Counselling services
Sometimes we all need a bit of extra help. Here at the Centre, it is possible to make an appointment with a priest. Interviews are totally confidential and free of charge. Toshiki Toma, the national church’s specially appointed priest for immigrants, is available to meet with people at the Centre. It is emphasized that Toshiki works as a general counsellor in cooperation with the Centre, not as a Christian missionary. To make an appointment, contact Toshiki by calling 869 6526 or, writing to Toshiki at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

Icelandic Lessons
The Centre offers Icelandic lessons for immigrants. The emphasis of our lessons is on daily language, speech and communication. We also offer work-related Icelandic, Icelandic for parents and courses on writing and reading Icelandic as well as teaching for specific language groups and specially designed courses for the work place. The Centre offers both day and evening courses at reasonable prices. Check our website for a listing of courses.

Publications
The paper circulated by the Centre, “Eins og FOLK er flest” is issued 4 times a year. It is published in several different languages and we hope that all of our readers will find topics relevant to them. On www.ahus.is there is detailed information on the rights and obligations of immigrants in English and Icelandic and some of the most important information immigrants need has been translated into German, Portuguese, Polish, Vietnamese, Spanish, Tai, Serbian, Arabic and Russian. If you are interested in receiving a weekly e-mail with news of the Centre's activities, seminars and other information regarding immigrant issues in English and Icelandic, be sure to sign up on www.ahus.is.

Translations & Interpretations
The Centre offers translation and interpretation services in over 50 languages. For more information regarding these services click on this link. Did you know that all non-Icelandic speakers have the right to an interpreter when they have to see a doctor or other health care specialists

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