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News - 11.03.2020

Information on VR‘s services due to COVID-19 - How to contact VR

The Icelandic authorities have declared an emergency phase because of COVID-19 and VR encourages it‘s members to use the webpage vr.is, email vr@vr.is or telephone rather than visit our offices. Most of VR‘s services can be accessed via the webpage but members in dire need are welcome to our offices.

All relevant information on VR‘s services can be found on the website. All inquiries by phone (please call
510 1700) will be anwered as soon as possible during opening hours as well as inquiries sent to our email address, vr@vr.is, or VR‘s Facebook page.

VR Sick Pay Fund

Members can apply for sickness payments via My Pages on VR´s website. Please send all necessary documents along with your application.

More on the fund here.

In order to apply for death benefits, you can access an application form here. Please scan the form and the necessary documents and send to sjukrasjodur@vr.is. Please apply for benefits due to the death of a members’ child/children via My Pages. More on benefits here.

Information on the VR Sick Pay Fund

Members can scan and send applications, documents, certificates and other necessary information to sjukrasjodur@vr.is.

VR Contingency Fund and vocational training funds

You can apply for grants from the VR Contingency Fund and the vocational training funds via My Pages.

Assistance by VR‘s specialists

You can contact VR´s advisors for assistance regarding employment terms and collective wage agreements by phone, 510 1700, or email kjaramal@vr.is

Holiday cottages

You can book and pay for holiday cottages on My Pages or send inquiries to orlofshus@vr.is

VIRK

Individuals receiving services provided by a VIRK – Vocational Rehabilitation Fund advisor will continue to do so. Those who suffer from an illnes or prefer not to visit VR‘s offices, will be offered assistance by phone.