If you wish to work as a physiotherapist in Iceland on a temporary and occasional basis, you must submit the following documents:

- written declaration, dated and signed, informing the responsible authority that you intend to practice in Iceland on a temporary and occasional basis. It must clearly state your occupation
The Icelandic authorities will check your professional qualifications before you can start practicing there. Your declaration is valid for 1 year only
- proof of your name, date of birth and nationality (e.g. certified copies of the relevant passport pages)
- proof of any change of name
- certified copy or original of your qualification/certificate
detailed transcript of your study programme from the educational institution, with details of:
a. admission requirements
b. total length of programme
c. subjects taught and lecture hours for each
d. clinical education: departments (patient categories) and number
of weeks in each
- certificate (no more than 3 months old) of current professional status/ good standing, from the relevant health authorities in your most recent country of work and residence, confirming that you:
– are legally entitled to practice as a physiotherapist
– have not been suspended, disqualified or prohibited from practicing
This certificate should be sent directly to the Directorate of Health by the relevant authority.
You only have to submit these documents once, with your first declaration. After that, you'll only have to renew your declaration every year (without re-submitting all the documents).You must send your application by post. We recommend you use registered post, to avoid any lost documents.