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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)

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

At a Glance

Processing Time

8–10 months

Estimated Cost

ISK kr 420,000

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Overview

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

This residence permit is designed for elderly parents aged 67 or older to reunite with their adult children living in Iceland. It requires the sponsoring child to prove financial stability and dependency of the parent. While it provides a pathway to permanent residency, it does not grant automatic work authorization.

Cost Breakdown

Work-based residence permitISK kr 80,000
Study-based residence permitISK kr 70,000
Family reunification residence permitISK kr 110,000
Au pair residence permitISK kr 120,000
Other residence permitsISK kr 40,000
TotalISK kr 420,000

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant1 year

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Applicant must be 67 years of age or older.

Must have an adult child (18+) residing in Iceland who is an Icelandic citizen or holds a qualifying residence permit.

Parent must be financially dependent on the child.

Sponsoring child must meet specific income thresholds.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Passport photo (35x45mm)

Foreign criminal record certificate

Medical insurance (min. 2,000,000 ISK coverage)

Proof of financial support

Child's birth certificate

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Allows family reunification for elderly parents
  • Time spent counts toward permanent residency

Worth Knowing

  • Long processing times (8-10 months)
  • Strict financial dependency requirements
  • Non-refundable application fees
  • Under 67 years of age
  • Lack of financial dependency on the sponsoring child
  • Sponsoring child does not meet income thresholds

Application Process

1

Prepare paper application (Form D-206)

2

Pay application fee via bank transfer

3

Submit application with required documentation to the Directorate of Immigration

Application Forms

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