Learning from Iceland the happiest nation!
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Highest birth rate in Europe + highest divorce rate + highest percentage of women working outside the home = the best country in the world in which to live?
Can this unusual formula work in singapore given the increasing divorce and single mothers in the workforce?
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Happy happy.
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How does highest divorce rate constitute a happy nation?
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Laughing too much can make people think you are nuts.
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We need to be happier.
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heard plenty of young girls there waiting to be had.thats why everyone is so happy.
after divource....still can play with snow on hilltop with kids.then at nite can sleep in cold and cosy cottage in front of fireplace.
who wont be happy!
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Originally posted by charlize:
We need to be happier.
call 7-11 and send him to iceland.....u can follow him as 7-11 is posseed by u. -
Permanent residence permit The requirements for obtaining a permanent residence permit are:
- The applicant has attended a course in Icelandic for foreigners.
- There are no circumstances which may cause the applicant to be deported.
- Secure financial circumstances.
- The applicant has held the same types of residence permits for the four years preceding his/her application and that the provisions for issuing such a residence permit still apply.
- The applicant does not have any outstanding cases in the criminal justice system wherein he/she is a suspect or has been charged with a punishable act.
A permanent residence permit becomes invalid when the individual has resided in another country continuously for over 18 months.Estimated processing time for permanent residence permit applications is 90 days from the date the Directorate has received adequate documentation. If supporting documents are missing or inadequate, the processing time will take longer.
Photograph: The applicant will be photographed when applying for a permanent residence permit and shall bring his passport.
Application for a permanent residence permit must be submitted at least one month before the current permit expires.
The following documentation must be submitted:
- An original application form for a permanent residence permit, completed and signed by the applicant.
- Photocopy of the applicant’s passport/travel document. The passport must still be valid.
- Certified copies of the applicant’s tax returns for the previous four years. Those who submit their tax reports electronically to Internal Revenue Directorate (RSK) can send a certified copy in pdf form to the Directorate by e-mail to [email protected]
- Certificate from the applicant’s Icelandic language course. The applicant shall provide original documentation showing that he/she has completed 150 hours of Icelandic language studies, or taken a test attesting his/her proficiency in the Icelandic language at an accredited institution.
- A signed employment contract (if applying for unlimited work permit).
- Paychecks for the last three months/proof of support.
- Social Services Certificate. The applicant must submit a certificate from the applicable municipal services, indicating whether or not he/she has received any financial social support for the past four years
When processing of the application is completed, the applicant will be advised by written notification.
Permanent residence permits for children under the age of 18:
The only requirements other than the application form (signed by parent/legal guardian) is a copy of the child’s passport.
Children who have been issued a permanent residence permit may be employed without a work permit until the age of 18. Upon turning 18 years old, the individual shall apply for a permanent work permit if he intends to work.
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Originally posted by Bamboo Ocean Army021:
Permanent residence permit
The requirements for obtaining a permanent residence permit are:
- The applicant has attended a course in Icelandic for foreigners.
- There are no circumstances which may cause the applicant to be deported.
- Secure financial circumstances.
- The applicant has held the same types of residence permits for the four years preceding his/her application and that the provisions for issuing such a residence permit still apply.
- The applicant does not have any outstanding cases in the criminal justice system wherein he/she is a suspect or has been charged with a punishable act.
A permanent residence permit becomes invalid when the individual has resided in another country continuously for over 18 months.Estimated processing time for permanent residence permit applications is 90 days from the date the Directorate has received adequate documentation. If supporting documents are missing or inadequate, the processing time will take longer.
Photograph: The applicant will be photographed when applying for a permanent residence permit and shall bring his passport.
Application for a permanent residence permit must be submitted at least one month before the current permit expires.
The following documentation must be submitted:
- An original application form for a permanent residence permit, completed and signed by the applicant.
- Photocopy of the applicant’s passport/travel document. The passport must still be valid.
- Certified copies of the applicant’s tax returns for the previous four years. Those who submit their tax reports electronically to Internal Revenue Directorate (RSK) can send a certified copy in pdf form to the Directorate by e-mail to [email protected]
- Certificate from the applicant’s Icelandic language course. The applicant shall provide original documentation showing that he/she has completed 150 hours of Icelandic language studies, or taken a test attesting his/her proficiency in the Icelandic language at an accredited institution.
- A signed employment contract (if applying for unlimited work permit).
- Paychecks for the last three months/proof of support.
- Social Services Certificate. The applicant must submit a certificate from the applicable municipal services, indicating whether or not he/she has received any financial social support for the past four years
When processing of the application is completed, the applicant will be advised by written notification.
Permanent residence permits for children under the age of 18:
The only requirements other than the application form (signed by parent/legal guardian) is a copy of the child’s passport.
Children who have been issued a permanent residence permit may be employed without a work permit until the age of 18. Upon turning 18 years old, the individual shall apply for a permanent work permit if he intends to work.
WOT.
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Ok.
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Wow Iceland PR HAHA u guys can withstand the freezing coldness?? U probably won't laugh at all there bcoz ur face skin become stiff!
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Iceland was a happy nation before their govenrment implemented the financial deregulation which caused the collapse of the three major banks. They suffered a major economic crisis. The country is still not in good shape now. How can they be happy?
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highest divorce rate + highest percentage of women working outside the home, why would Singapore want that kind of "happiness"?
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maybe they have ice old beer
~冷~
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Is Iceland that cold? Blizzard... very cold article.
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Wait till some SGians reach there.
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greenland colder
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Nom nom nom.
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Its never the country,but the people there making the country. Once SGians are in majority in iceland,wait and see it going down in drains.
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char siao liao