A grant covering 50% of travel and accommodation costs, up to a maximum of ISK 50,000 per year, is available when a member attends work-related education, a training course, a company-organized professional study trip, or a conference away from their place of residence. The travel grant is deducted from the member's annual maximum grant entitlement.
Any remaining balance of the accumulated study grant entitlement of up to ISK 540,000 may also be used toward a travel grant, up to a maximum of ISK 150,000, but never exceeding 50% of the total travel and accommodation costs.
Travel Grant Eligibility Requirements
The travel must be related to education, a work-related course or conference, or a company-organized professional study trip.
The invoice must be issued in the member's name and must not be more than 12 months old.
The distance between the member's place of residence and the educational institution must exceed 50 km.
A separate application for the travel grant must be submitted.
Rental agreements are not eligible for a travel grant.
Supporting Documents Required for a Standard Travel Grant Application
1
Invoice issued in the member's name
The invoice must clearly specify the travel expenses being claimed.
2
Proof of Payment
For example, a screenshot from your online banking or a payment receipt.
3
Course/Conference Information and Attendance Confirmation
Information about the education, course, or conference, along with proof of attendance where applicable (for example, for on-site sessions or in-person study modules).
4
If Traveling by Private Vehicle
The application must include the total number of kilometers traveled, the date(s) of travel, and proof of attendance.
Mileage reimbursement is calculated in accordance with the official mileage rates issued by the Icelandic Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs.
Travel Grants for Organized Educational Trips
For organized educational trips, members are eligible for a travel grant provided they have paid the travel and accommodation costs themselves. Organized educational trips include scheduled company visits, organized travel related to work-related education, training courses, or conferences where no separate participation fee is charged.
Please note that travel related to sales events, trade fairs, work placements, or self-development courses held abroad is not eligible for a travel grant.
When travel and accommodation are purchased as part of a package, the costs must be itemized separately, as the fund does not provide grants for meals or other living expenses.
Supporting Documents Required for a Travel Grant Application for Organized Educational Trips
1
Invoice issued in the member's name
The invoice must be paid in full, and proof of payment must be submitted with the application.
2
Trip Itinerary
The locations to be visited.
The presentation or educational content provided at each location and the schedule, including dates and times of each activity.
3
Purpose of the Trip
A description of the purpose of the trip.
An explanation of how the trip is relevant to and supports the member's current job.
4
Proof of Participation
A signed letter from the participant's supervisor or the trip coordinator confirming participation must be submitted with the application.