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Iceland
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Visa Pathways to Iceland

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Art. 70 — Residence Permit for Spouse/Cohabiting Partner
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Art. 70 — Residence Permit for Spouse/Cohabiting Partner

Validity1-2 years (renewable)
Processing8-10 months
CostFree
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Art. 71 — Residence Permit for Children
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Art. 71 — Residence Permit for Children

ValidityDuration of the parent's residence permit
Processing8-10 months
CostFree
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Art. 72 — Residence Permit for Parents (67+)
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Art. 72 — Residence Permit for Parents (67+)

Validity1-2 years (renewable)
Processing8-10 months
CostFree
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Au Pair Residence Permit (Dvalarleyfi au pair)
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Au Pair Residence Permit (Dvalarleyfi au pair)

Residence permit for individuals aged 18–25 placed with an Icelandic host family providing cultural exchange, room, board, and pocket money of at least ISK 60,000 per four weeks.

ValidityVaries (Renewable if financial conditions continue to be met)
ProcessingVaries
Cost20000 ISK
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D-206 — Residence Permit for Parents 67+ (Dvalarleyfi foreldra 67 ára og eldri)
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D-206 — Residence Permit for Parents 67+ (Dvalarleyfi foreldra 67 ára og eldri)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

This permit is for individuals aged 67 or older who wish to reunite with an adult child residing in Iceland.

Validity1 year
Processing8-10 months
Cost80000 ISK
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D-Visa — National Long-Stay Visa (Type D)
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D-Visa — National Long-Stay Visa (Type D)

The Type D visa is a national entry/stay document for non-EEA/EFTA nationals intending to stay in Iceland for more than 90 days.

ValidityMatches underlying residence permit
Processing1-3 months
Cost90 EUR
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EEA/EFTA Citizens Registration (Skráning EES/EFTA ríkisborgara)
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EEA/EFTA Citizens Registration (Skráning EES/EFTA ríkisborgara)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Registration of residence rights for citizens of EEA/EFTA member states exercising freedom of movement to live and work in Iceland without a traditional work permit.

ValidityIndefinite
Processing3-7 days
CostFree
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Family Reunification – Children (Dvalarleyfi barna)
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Family Reunification – Children (Dvalarleyfi barna)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for children under 18 of Icelandic citizens or lawful residents, with pathway to permanent residence after 2 years for children of citizens.

ValidityVaries (Renewable until child reaches 18 or relationship status changes)
ProcessingVaries
Cost16000 ISK
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Family Reunification – Parent of Child Under 18 (Dvalarleyfi foreldris barns yngra en 18 ára)
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Family Reunification – Parent of Child Under 18 (Dvalarleyfi foreldris barns yngra en 18 ára)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for parents of children under 18 residing in Iceland, allowing the parent to live in Iceland and care for the child.

ValidityVaries (Renewable until child reaches 18 or relationship status changes)
ProcessingVaries
Cost16000 ISK
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Family Reunification – Spouse/Partner (Dvalarleyfi maka)
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Family Reunification – Spouse/Partner (Dvalarleyfi maka)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for spouses or cohabiting partners of Icelandic citizens or lawful residents, with pathway to permanent residence after 3 years if married to a citizen.

ValidityVaries (Renewable until child reaches 18 or relationship status changes)
ProcessingVaries
Cost16000 ISK
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International Protection – Spouse of Refugee (Dvalarleyfi maka flóttamanns)
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International Protection – Spouse of Refugee (Dvalarleyfi maka flóttamanns)

Family reunification residence permit for spouses or partners of individuals granted refugee status or subsidiary protection in Iceland.

ValidityVaries (Valid while asylum application is under review)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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L-802 — Long-Term Visa for Remote Work (Langtímavegabréfsáritun fyrir fjarvinnu)
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L-802 — Long-Term Visa for Remote Work (Langtímavegabréfsáritun fyrir fjarvinnu)

Stay up to 180 days in Iceland while teleworking for a foreign employer, with at least ISK 1,000,000 monthly income (ISK 1,300,000 with partner).

Validity6 months
ProcessingVaries
Cost12200 ISK
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Legitimate and Special Purpose Permit (Dvalarleyfi vegna lögmætra og sérstakra hagsmuna)
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Legitimate and Special Purpose Permit (Dvalarleyfi vegna lögmætra og sérstakra hagsmuna)

Catch-all residence permit for individuals whose circumstances do not fit standard categories but who have a legitimate and special reason to reside in Iceland.

ValidityVaries (Renewable if circumstances continue)
ProcessingVaries
Cost20000 ISK
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Permanent Residence Permit (Ótímabundið dvalarleyfi)
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Permanent Residence Permit (Ótímabundið dvalarleyfi)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent residence for individuals who have held valid residence permits for at least 4 years continuously, passed 150 hours of Icelandic language instruction, and meet financial self-sufficiency requirements.

ValidityVaries (Renewable if financial conditions continue to be met)
ProcessingVaries
Cost20000 ISK
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Provisional Residence and Work Permit (Bráðabirgðadvalar- og atvinnuleyfi)
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Provisional Residence and Work Permit (Bráðabirgðadvalar- og atvinnuleyfi)

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

ValidityVaries (Renewable if financial conditions continue to be met)
ProcessingVaries
Cost20000 ISK
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Residence Card for Family Members of EEA/EFTA Citizens (Dvalarskírteini fjölskyldumeðlima)
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Residence Card for Family Members of EEA/EFTA Citizens (Dvalarskírteini fjölskyldumeðlima)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence card for non-EEA family members of EEA/EFTA citizens exercising their right to reside in Iceland, with permanent residence eligibility after 5 years.

ValidityVaries (Renewable until child reaches 18 or relationship status changes)
ProcessingVaries
Cost16000 ISK
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Residence Permit for Specialized Staff (Collaboration/Service Contract)
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Residence Permit for Specialized Staff (Collaboration/Service Contract)

Validity1 year
Processing3-6 months
CostFree
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Residence Permit – Special Ties to Iceland (Dvalarleyfi vegna sérstakra tengsla)
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Residence Permit – Special Ties to Iceland (Dvalarleyfi vegna sérstakra tengsla)

Residence permit for individuals with strong social, cultural, or personal ties to Iceland, including former spouses who would face hardship returning to their home country.

ValidityVaries (Renewable if financial conditions continue to be met)
ProcessingVaries
Cost20000 ISK
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Residence Right for Children Born in Iceland (Dvalarleyfi barna fæddra á Íslandi)
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Residence Right for Children Born in Iceland (Dvalarleyfi barna fæddra á Íslandi)

Automatic residence right for children born in Iceland to parents holding valid residence permits, ensuring continuity of lawful residence status.

ValidityVaries (Depends on registered status before Brexit deadline)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Residence permit for missionaries
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Residence permit for missionaries

Validity1 year
Processing8-10 months
CostFree
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Student Residence Permit (Dvalarleyfi nemenda)
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Student Residence Permit (Dvalarleyfi nemenda)

Residence permit for full-time students at Icelandic universities or recognized institutions, with work rights up to 22.5 hours per week and post-graduation job-search extension up to 3 years.

ValidityVaries (Renewable if financial conditions continue to be met)
ProcessingVaries
Cost20000 ISK
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Type A — Airport Transit Visa (Flugvallarflutningaáritun – Type A)
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Type A — Airport Transit Visa (Flugvallarflutningaáritun – Type A)

Allows transit through Icelandic airport international zones without entering the Schengen area, required for nationals of specific countries.

ValidityVaries (Strictly for airport transit only, does not allow entry into Iceland)
ProcessingVaries
Cost90 EUR
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UK Nationals and Family Members Registration (Skráning breskra ríkisborgara)
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UK Nationals and Family Members Registration (Skráning breskra ríkisborgara)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Post-Brexit residence registration for UK nationals and their family members residing in Iceland under the EEA Agreement withdrawal provisions.

ValidityIndefinite
Processing1-3 months
Cost8000 ISK
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Volunteer Residence Permit (Dvalarleyfi sjálfboðaliða)
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Volunteer Residence Permit (Dvalarleyfi sjálfboðaliða)

Residence permit for individuals aged 18+ invited to work unpaid for an acknowledged non-governmental organization engaged in charitable or humanitarian activities in Iceland.

ValidityVaries (Renewable if financial conditions continue to be met)
ProcessingVaries
Cost20000 ISK
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Work Residence Permit – Athletes (Dvalarleyfi vegna vinnu – íþróttafólk)
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Work Residence Permit – Athletes (Dvalarleyfi vegna vinnu – íþróttafólk)

Residence and work permit for professional athletes employed by Icelandic sports clubs under the National Olympic and Sports Association of Iceland.

ValidityVaries (Renewable if financial conditions continue to be met)
ProcessingVaries
Cost20000 ISK
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Work Residence Permit – Expert Knowledge (Dvalarleyfi vegna vinnu – sérfræðiþekking)
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Work Residence Permit – Expert Knowledge (Dvalarleyfi vegna vinnu – sérfræðiþekking)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Employer-sponsored residence and work permit for specialists whose university-level education or technical expertise is essential to an Icelandic employer.

Validity1 year
Processing8-10 months
Cost80000 ISK
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Work Residence Permit – Labour Shortage (Dvalarleyfi vegna vinnu – skortur á vinnuafli)
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Work Residence Permit – Labour Shortage (Dvalarleyfi vegna vinnu – skortur á vinnuafli)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Work permit for foreign nationals filling documented labour shortages in Iceland when qualified EEA/EFTA workers cannot be found.

Validity1 year
Processing8-10 weeks
Cost80000 ISK
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Work Residence Permit – Service/Collaboration Contract (Dvalarleyfi vegna vinnu – þjónustusamningur)
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Work Residence Permit – Service/Collaboration Contract (Dvalarleyfi vegna vinnu – þjónustusamningur)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for specialist workers under service or collaboration agreements in education, academia, or science where the foreign company lacks an Icelandic branch.

ValidityVaries (Renewable if financial conditions continue to be met)
ProcessingVaries
Cost20000 ISK
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Working Holiday / Youth Mobility Permit (Dvalarleyfi vegna vinnufrís)
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Working Holiday / Youth Mobility Permit (Dvalarleyfi vegna vinnufrís)

One-year residence permit for citizens aged 18–30 from Andorra, Canada, Chile, Japan, or the UK to work and travel in Iceland, renewable for one additional year.

ValidityVaries (Can apply twice for total of 24 months)
ProcessingVaries
Cost12000 ISK
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