APPLICATION PROCESS

Application

As part of the government’s tourism policy and action plan up to 2030, a working group has been set up to review quality and environmental certification for Icelandic tourism, including the development of Vakinn.

While this work is in process, and until results are ready later this autumn, new applications for Vakinn certification will not be accepted. 

For more information, please contact vakinn@vakinn.is

Applying for Vakinn

Applying for Vakinn certification involves commitments on behalf of tourism companies. It is important that applicants familiarise themselves with the Vakinn terms before submitting an application. By submitting an application, applicants agree to the Vakinn terms of participation.  

It is important to study the following prior to submitting an application:

Accommodation:

• General quality criteria for accommodation
• The quality criteria applicable to the type of accommodation.
• Guidelines for setting up a safety plan for the accommodation.
• Vakinn Code of Ethics.

 Tourism Services Other than Accommodation:

• General quality criteria.
• Specific quality criteria applicable to the services the company offers. 
• Guidelines for compiling safety plans.
• Vakinn Code of Ethics. 

 Environmental System:

• Environmental criteria.
• The checklist On the Way to Sustainable Tourism. 

Third party certification bodies who offer certification according to Vakinn criteria:

• BSI á Íslandi
• iCert
• Vottunarstofan Tún

Application Fee:

The Icelandic Tourist Board does not collect any fee from applicants or participants. Certification bodies who provide audit services collect audit fees according to contract agreements.

Following the Application

Applicants are welcome to contact Vakinn´s employees for guidance about the application process - vakinn@vakinn.is