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Provisional Residence and Work Permit (Bráðabirgðadvalar- og atvinnuleyfi)

Iceland

Iceland•Europe

Open

Provisional Residence and Work Permit (Bráðabirgðadvalar- og atvinnuleyfi)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Application Fee

20,000 ISK

Stay Duration

Varies (Renewable if financial conditions continue to be met)

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

Remote Work

Not Required

Official Information

Overview

Temporary provisional permit allowing residence and employment in Iceland while a full work-based residence permit application is being processed.

The Special Ties Residence Permit is a flexible category designed for individuals who have meaningful connections to Iceland but don't fit into standard visa categories. Special ties may include long-term residence history in Iceland, property ownership, cultural or professional connections, or other circumstances demonstrating genuine attachment to Iceland.

Decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

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Iceland

Work Residence Permit – Expert Knowledge (Dvalarleyfi vegna vinnu – sérfræðiþekking)

Validity1 year

Processing8-10 months

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Work Residence Permit – Labour Shortage (Dvalarleyfi vegna vinnu – skortur á vinnuafli)

Iceland

Work Residence Permit – Labour Shortage (Dvalarleyfi vegna vinnu – skortur á vinnuafli)

Validity1 year

Processing8-10 weeks

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Work Residence Permit – Service/Collaboration Contract (Dvalarleyfi vegna vinnu – þjónustusamningur)

Iceland

Work Residence Permit – Service/Collaboration Contract (Dvalarleyfi vegna vinnu – þjónustusamningur)

ValidityVaries (Renewable if financial conditions continue to be met)

ProcessingVaries

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Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum income: 2970864 ISK

Health insurance required

Age: 18-

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

Min. Income

2,970,864 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Bank statements

Pension documents

Investment proof

Criminal background check

Health insurance

Proof of accommodation

Application Process

1

Gather financial documentation: Bank statements, pension documents, investment proof showing monthly income

2

Prepare application: Complete financially independent person application

3

Submit to Directorate: Send to immigration office

4

Pay fee: ISK 20,000

5

Financial assessment: Officials verify income sufficiency

6

Receive permit: Residence permit issued if income verified

Application Forms

Financially Independent Person Application

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