The application process

Requirements & how-to guidance

• How to apply for a Iceland visaGuidance

  How a short-stay Schengen visa and a Iceland national long-stay visa are applied for, with links to the official guidance.

• Iceland national long-stay visas (Type D)Guidance

  An overview of Iceland's national long-stay (Type D) visas for stays over 90 days.

• The immigration authority for IcelandGuidance

  Iceland's national immigration body is the Directorate of Immigration (Útlendingastofnun), which handles residence permits, entry visas and citizenship.

• Eligibility for an Iceland long-stay residence permitGuidance

  Non-EEA/EFTA nationals staying long-term in Iceland need a residence permit granted on a specific ground, and it must usually be in effect before arrival.

• Documents for an Iceland residence permit applicationGuidance

  Iceland residence permit applications are submitted on a category-specific paper form with a passport photo, passport copies, proof of support, insurance, a criminal record certificate and category ev

• Fees for an Iceland residence permit applicationGuidance

  Iceland charges a category-specific processing fee in Icelandic krónur (ISK), paid by bank transfer before the application is submitted; the receipt must be included.

• Processing times for Iceland residence permitsGuidance

  First residence permits can take up to 8–10 months; work permits are quoted up to 180 days and most renewals within about three months, with live status on the waiting-time page.

• Appointments and biometrics for Iceland applicationsGuidance

  Iceland takes residence permit applications on paper, and after approval you book a photo appointment for your residence permit card through the noona system.

• After you arrive in IcelandGuidance

  Once your permit is approved you collect the entry (D) visa if needed, travel to Iceland, attend a photo appointment, complete required steps within 90 days, and get your kennitala and legal domicile