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 420,000 ISK

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

No dependents

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 80,000 ISK

Study-based residence permitISK 70,000 ISK

Family reunification residence permitISK 110,000 ISK

Au pair residence permitISK 120,000 ISK

Other residence permitsISK 40,000 ISK

TotalISK 420,000 ISK

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

1 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

Prepare paper application (Form D-206)

Pay application fee via bank transfer

Submit application with required documentation to the Directorate of Immigration

Application Forms

D-206

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