• Spice Up Your World with Indonesia’s Flavors

    Are you ready to embark on a compelling journey through the enchanting world of Indonesian spices and flavours? Look no further because Indonesia’s Spice Up The World (SUTW) program is here to ignite your taste buds and transport you to a culinary paradise like no other. Suppose you’re a food enthusiast or simply someone who…

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  • Fishing Across Oceans: Unraveling the Similarities Between Iceland and Indonesia

    When thinking about the world’s fishing industries, two countries that might not immediately seem comparable are Iceland and Indonesia. These nations, situated more than 10,000 kilometres apart, are as distinct in culture, geography, and climate as one might expect. Yet, they share remarkable similarities regarding the fishing industry, a critical sector that significantly contributes to…

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  • From Indonesia to Iceland: A Guide to Finding a Job

    Hello, fellow Indonesians in Iceland! Moving from our vibrant, tropical home in Indonesia to Iceland’s calm, serene beauty is no small feat. As we navigate this new landscape, securing employment is one of the most critical steps towards settling in. Today, we’ll discuss finding a job in Iceland as an Indonesian. Understanding the Job Market…

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  • New in Iceland

    New in Iceland

    Icelandic Ministry of Social Affairs has launched a new online service centre, New in Iceland. Their aim is to offer various “assistance to feel safe, to be well-informed and supported while living in Iceland.” The website claims that they “can assist with finding answers about labour market, health system, education, social insurance, legal registration, housing…

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  • Samþykktir

    Samþykktir

    1.gr. Samtökin heitir Komunitas Indonesia di Islandia eða Félag Indónesíska á Íslandi. Heimili félagsins og varnarþing er á höfuðborgarsvæðinu. 2.gr. Tilgangur félagsins er sá að efla auka skilningu og vináttu á milli Indónesíska sem búa á Íslandi og Íslensku þjóðarinnar. Einnig að auðvelda innflytjendum frá Indónesíu aðlögun að íslensku samfélagi 3.gr. Markmiðið verður náð meðal…

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  • Peraturan Umum Organisasi

    Peraturan Umum Organisasi

    1.gr. Asosiasi bernama Indonesian Community in Iceland atau Félag Indónesiska á Íslandi. Residen resmi asosiasi berlokasi di daerah ibukota. 2.gr. Tujuan utama dari asosiasi ini adalah untuk meningkatkan rasa saling mengenal dan menumbuhkan tingkat hubungan yang harmonis antara imigran dari Indonesia dan masyarakat Islandia lainnya. Selain itu mempermudah proses integrasi bagi imigran dari Indonesia  untuk…

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  • Children Travelling Abroad

    Most of Indonesian people who live in Iceland will travel outside of the country at one time or another. When a child (anyone who is under the legal age of 18, according to Icelandic law) is travelling abroad alone, with only one parent/guardian, with friends or relatives or with a group, it is necessary to…

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  • Lapor Diri

    Lapor Diri

    As of now there is no Indonesian Embassy located in Iceland, but the KBRI (Kedutaan Besar Republik Indonesia) Oslo in Norway also serves as a diplomatic representation to all Indonesian citizens residing in Iceland. As required by law, every Indonesian passport holder must report to the relevant Indonesian embassy at the very latest 30 days after…

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  • Learning Icelandic

    Learning Icelandic

    Though almost everybody in Iceland speaks English, it is important to learn Icelandic whilst living here, because not all public information is translated to English, and there is very little source of news in English. Fortunately, there is quite a number of places that offer Icelandic courses: Join a course on Íslenska sem annað mál at…

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  • Residence Permits

    Residence Permits

    Most Indonesian people, being from a country outside of the European Economic Area and EFTA, who plan to stay in Iceland for more than three months, must have a valid residence permit. Most common types of residence permit held by Indonesians are as follows: Family reunification: Spouse /cohabiting partner Child Relative Work Study/Education The Icelandic…

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