The immigration bill of Minister of Justice Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir has been approved by the Althingi.

This happened a short while ago during a vote in Althingi.

The law is intended to harmonize Icelandic legislation on foreigners with what exists in other Nordic countries. The law sets, among other things, stricter conditions for residence permits and family reunification.

Guðrún said before the vote that the special Icelandic law on foreigners was abolished with the law.