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Where do I apply for a pre-approval for the adoption of a child from abroad?

You apply at the District Commissioner of Greater Reykjavík. A child cannot be adopted from abroad unless the district commissioner first agrees to it by issuing a pre-approval for adoption.

You can find all the details about the adoption of a child from abroad here.

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District Commissioners

Greater Reykjavík

Mon to Thu 8:30 - 15
Fri. 8:30 - 14
Tel: 458-2000

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