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Provisional Residence and Work Permit (Bráðabirgðadvalar- og atvinnuleyfi)
IcelandIceland•Europe
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Provisional Residence and Work Permit (Bráðabirgðadvalar- og atvinnuleyfi)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Estimated Cost

ISK kr 20,000

Stay Duration

Varies (Renewable if financial conditions continue to be met)

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote 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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Validity1 year
Processing8–10 months
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Validity1 year
Processing8-10 weeks
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Iceland flagIceland

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

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Minimum income: 2970864 ISK

Health insurance required

Age: 18-

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Income

2,970,864 ISK/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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