We encourage electronic communication

Here are detailed instructions on how to apply for a service, Efling staff are always ready to answer phone inquiries and assist members as needed. efling@efling.is / 5107500SICKNESS BENEFITS FUNDAll applications to the sickness benefits fund can be emailed to sjukrasjodur@efling.isSickness and benfits fund grantsIn order to apply for a grant, you need to email:

  • A filled out application at My pages
  • Scanned copy or picture of the receipt with the name and ID number (kennitala) of the buyer and seller and an explanation of what the receipt is for.
  • In some cases you may need to hand in a payslip or other papers but you will be notified if that is the case.

In order to apply for sickness benefits, you need to email:

  • A filled out application, see here
  • – A copy of a medical certificate for sickness benefits (sjúkradagpeningavottorð)– you can ask the health care (Heilsugæslan)/doctor to send it to Efling in post. NB it is not preferable to send it by email.
  • An employment certificate signed by the employer, see here
  • Last payslip

In order to apply for death benefits, you need to email:

  • A filled out application see here
  • – A progress overview of the distribution of the estate from the District Commissioner
  • – An authorization from other inheritors, if the deposit should be made to an inheritor’s account, see here

EDUCATION AND TRAINING FUNDAll applications to the education and training fund can be emailed to fraedslusjodur@efling.isEducational fund grants.In order to apply for an individual grant, you need to email:

  • A filled out application, see here
  • A scanned copy or picture of the receipt with your name on it, study/course description, name and ID number (kennitala) of the educator. If there is no confirmation of payment on the invoice, an additional confirmation of payment must be submitted, e.g. from Internet bank or payment receipt from the relevant school/company.

Members who are registered with the Directorate of Labour (Vinnumálastofnun) must also submit a confirmation of the grant amount from the institution with the application.Due to an application for a grant for study or a course abroad it is necessary to submit an original invoice in the original language and in English and a detailed breakdown of costs must be provided.In order to apply for an institution grant, you can apply online by choosing the right fund at Efling webpage; see here.SUMMER HOUSESTo apply for summer houses or rent them in winter we direct you to the bookings page:For tickets sales and other requests, send an email to orlof@efling.is with your name and kennitala. All messages are answered as promptly as circumstance allows.Those who require assistance in booking summer houses must bring up their questions via email or phone.