Up to ISK 155.000 upon the birth of a child to a parent who is a member. A birth certificate is required.

The condition is that payments have been made continuously to the fund for at least 6 last months.

The fund reimburses up to ISK 50.000 in a 12 month period but never more than 50% of each receipt.

The condition is that payments have been made continuously to the fund for at least 6 last months.

The fund reimburses up to ISK 100.000 for one time but never more than 50% of each receipt. This is a member's independent right.

The condition is that payments have been made continuously to the fund for at least 6 last months.

The fund reimburses up to ISK 50.000 in a 12 month period but never more than 50% of each receipt.

The condition is that payments have been made continuously to the fund for at least 6 last months.

The fund reimburses up to ISK 70.000 in a 24 month period but never more than 50% of each receipt.

The condition is that payments have been made continuously to the fund for at least 6 last months.

A maximum of ISK 25,000 can also be used for glasses for a member's child. every 12 months.

Can also be used for laser surgery on eyes. Contact the Union office for further information.

Note: If the employer or others pay a subsidy for the purchase of glasses or spectacles, a maximum of 50% of what remains is paid when a subsidy has been received elsewhere.

The fund reimburses up to ISK 100.000 in a 36 month period but never more than 50% of each receipt.

The condition is that payments have been made continuously to the fund for at least 6 last months.

The fund reimburses up to ISK 50.000 in a 12 month period but never more than 50% of each receipt.

The condition is that payments have been made continuously to the fund for at least 6 last months.

Note: the grant cannot be used for the purchase of clothing. 

The fund reimburses up to ISK 50.000 ISK in a 12 month period but never more than 50% of each receipt.

The condition is that payments have been made continuously to the fund for at least 6 last months.

The fund reimburses up to ISK 10.000 in a 12 month period but never more than 50% of each receipt.

The condition is that payments have been made continuously to the fund for at least 6 last months.

Sickness benefits are paid to members who are without wages due to sickness or accident, and who have made full use of their sickness rights with their employer.

Sickness benefits for sickness and accident absences for up to 120 days (4 months), after payment according to sickness and accident law provisions of collective agreements.

In addition to social security benefits (Sjúkratryggingar Íslands), payments from workers' accident insurance or other statutory insurance, the payment from the Union can be no more than 80% of the average total wages for which membership fee has been paid in the last 6 months. The maximum sick benefit is ISK 700.000.

With the application, a doctor's sickness certificate and the employer's confirmation that the right to payment has ended must be submitted.

Daily allowance for up to 90 days (3 months), upon completion of wage payments for chronically ill and severely disabled children. Payments amount to 80% of the average total wages for which membership fees have been paid in the last 6 months.

Chronically ill children are children under the age of 18 who have been diagnosed with a serious and/or chronic illness and require special care. Severely disabled children are children under the age of 18 who are diagnosed with severe intellectual disability, severe mental disorders or severe physical disabilities and require special care.

Together with the application, a doctor's sickness certificate and confirmation by the employer that the right to payments has ended must be submitted.

Daily allowance for up to 90 days (3 months) due to a serious illness of spouse that results in a Union member having to temporarily stop working. Payments amount to 80% of the average total wages for which membership fees have been paid in the last 6 months.

Together with the application, a doctor's sickness certificate and confirmation by the employer that the right to payments has ended must be submitted.

Upon the death of a member who is active and paying at the time of death, the death benefits are ISK 450.000 for full time employment.

Other rules apply if the deceased has retired, please contact the office.

Death benefits are paid to the deceased estate and are deposited into the bank account of the estate or the bank account of the heirs. A death certificate is required.

Hotel voucher for Íslandshótel

Price ISK 8.000 and one point is deducted. Every member can buy 5 vouchers per year. 

The voucher is valid for a double room with breakfast at 3-star hotels. If you book a stay at a 4-star hotel you must pay extra at the hotel.

When booking a room, you must send an e-mail to the hotel and inform them that you are paying with a voucher (the voucher number), which date and which hotel you want to book accommodation at and your social security number.

To buy voucher please contact the Union´s office or by r e-mail vlfa@vlfa.is 

The Union offers members to buy gift vouchers with Play air and Icelandair for ISK 19.000, worth ISK 25.000 and one point is deducted. 

Every member can buy 5 vouchers per year.

Note: At Play you can only use three vouchers per booking.

To buy voucher please contact the Union office or by e-mail vlfa@vlfa.is 

The vouchers are sent by e-mail to the buyer.

The Union offers members to buy fishing card and camping card at a better price.

Fishing card 2023 price ISK 4.000 - one point is deducted. Further information https://veidikortid.is

Camping card 2023 price ISK 12.000 -one point is deducted. Further information https://utilegukortid.is

Members can fish for free at three lakes in Svínadalur. That is in North Eyrarvatn, Þórisstaðavatn and Geitabergsvatn from 7. of April - 20. of September.

The permitt is valid for a member with one fishing rod who can bring up to four children under 15 years of age.

Allowed bait is fly, maggot and spinner.

- at these lakes you could be asked by a ranger to show your membership card, which you can acces on our log in page with your elecronic ID - here

The daily fishing time varies by season:

• 7. April - 20. August from 7 am to 11 pm
• 21. August - 9. September from 7 am to 9 pm
• 10. September - 20. September from 7 am to 8 pm

Please take care of the area, pick up all trash and respect all rules and markings about limits.

All off-road driving is prohibited.

It is forbidden to fish in the rivers that flow between the lakes, to and from them (e.g., Laxá in Leirarsveit, Selós, Þverá and Draghálsá)

The Union collaborates with companies that provide members with discounts when purchasing products and/or services. More information can be found on our log-in page with your electronic ID - here