Yes. The spouse or cohabiting partner of a foreign national who has been granted international protection in Iceland, and his/her children aged under 18 who are not married or cohabiting, are also entitled to international protection in Iceland unless special circumstances militate against this. Family relationships undertaken after the submission of an application for international protection cannot be the basis for international protection.<br />When a minor under the age of 18 years has been granted international protection, his/her parents are also entitled to protection, provided that it is deemed evident that they have had custody of the minor and that they intend to live with the minor in Iceland. In a case where one parent has had custody of the minor, he/she shall enjoy this entitlement. The entitlement also applies to siblings of the minor aged under 18 years, who are not married or cohabiting and live with their parent or parents.<br />When a refugee arrives here based on family reunification, the expenses incurred for financial assistance are calculated in the first 12 months, since the parties in question never have to receive any resident resources from the Directorate of Immigration. The following travelling expenses incurred are paid according to IOM account.