Iceland
All Visa Pathways(31 visas)
IcelandArt. 70 — Residence Permit for Spouse/Cohabiting Partner
Renewable one- to two-year residence permit for non-EEA/EFTA spouses or registered cohabiting partners of Icelandic residents, tied to the sponsor's status.
IcelandArt. 71 — Residence Permit for Children
Family reunification permit for children under 18 to live with a parent legally residing in Iceland, valid for the duration of the parent's permit.
IcelandArt. 72 — Residence Permit for Parents (67+)
Renewable one- to two-year family reunification permit for financially dependent parents aged 67 or older sponsored by an adult child in Iceland.
IcelandAu 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.
IcelandD-206 — Residence Permit for Parents 67+ (Dvalarleyfi foreldra 67 ára og eldri)
This permit is for individuals aged 67 or older who wish to reunite with an adult child residing in Iceland.
IcelandD-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.
IcelandEEA/EFTA Citizens Registration (Skráning EES/EFTA ríkisborgara)
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.
IcelandFamily Reunification - Children (Dvalarleyfi barna)
Residence permit for children under 18 of Icelandic citizens or lawful residents, with pathway to permanent residence after 2 years for children of citizens.
IcelandFamily Reunification - Parent of Child Under 18 (Dvalarleyfi foreldris barns yngra en 18 ára)
Residence permit for parents of children under 18 residing in Iceland, allowing the parent to live in Iceland and care for the child.
IcelandFamily Reunification - Spouse/Partner (Dvalarleyfi maka)
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.
IcelandInternational 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.
IcelandL-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).
IcelandLegitimate 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.
IcelandPermanent Residence Permit (Ótímabundið dvalarleyfi)
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.
IcelandProvisional 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.
IcelandRefugee Status (Flóttamannastaða)
International protection granting refugee status to individuals with well-founded fear of persecution, with a 3-year residence permit leading to permanent residence qualification.
IcelandResidence Card for Family Members of EEA/EFTA Citizens (Dvalarskírteini fjölskyldumeðlima)
Residence card for non-EEA family members of EEA/EFTA citizens exercising their right to reside in Iceland, with permanent residence qualification after 5 years.
IcelandResidence 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.
IcelandResidence Permit for Specialized Staff (Collaboration/Service Contract)
One-year residence permit for specialized staff working in Iceland under a collaboration or service contract for educational, academic, or scientific projects.
IcelandResidence Permit on Humanitarian Grounds (Dvalarleyfi á mannúðargrundvelli)
Protection-based residence permit granted on humanitarian grounds or collective protection basis, renewable one year at a time with pathway to permanent residence after up to 6 years.
IcelandResidence 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.
IcelandResidence permit for missionaries
One-year residence permit for clergy and volunteers over 18 undertaking missionary work for a recognized Icelandic religious organization.
IcelandStudent 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.
IcelandType 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.
IcelandUK Nationals and Family Members Registration (Skráning breskra ríkisborgara)
Post-Brexit residence registration for UK nationals and their family members residing in Iceland under the EEA Agreement withdrawal provisions.
IcelandVolunteer 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.
IcelandWork 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.
IcelandWork Residence Permit - Expert Knowledge (Dvalarleyfi vegna vinnu - sérfræðiþekking)
Employer-sponsored residence and work permit for specialists whose university-level education or technical expertise is essential to an Icelandic employer.
IcelandWork Residence Permit - Labour Shortage (Dvalarleyfi vegna vinnu - skortur á vinnuafli)
Work permit for foreign nationals filling documented labour shortages in Iceland when qualified EEA/EFTA workers cannot be found.
IcelandWork Residence Permit - Service/Collaboration Contract (Dvalarleyfi vegna vinnu - þjónustusamningur)
Residence permit for specialist workers under service or collaboration agreements in education, academia, or science where the foreign company lacks an Icelandic branch.
IcelandWorking 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.