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Long-stay visas (Type D)

Icelandic Working Holiday / Youth Mobility Residence Permit

A time-limited residence permit letting young people from countries with a working-holiday agreement with Iceland travel, live and work there temporarily.

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Exact age limits, eligible partner countries and quotas depend on each bilateral agreement and should be verified on the current island.is working-holiday page for the applicant's nationality.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Iceland government website before you apply.
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Issued by
Directorate of Immigration (Útlendingastofnun)
Who's eligible
Young nationals of countries with a working-holiday agreement with Iceland
Purpose
Temporary travel and stay with the option to work to fund the visit
Nature
Time-limited and generally non-renewable

Who it's for

  • Young adults (within the agreement's age range) from a partner country
  • People wanting to experience life in Iceland while working to support themselves
  • First-time working-holiday applicants who have not used the scheme before

Requirements

  • Citizenship of a country with a working-holiday agreement with Iceland
  • Age within the range set by the relevant agreement
  • Valid passport
  • Sufficient funds to support the start of the stay
  • Health insurance for the duration
  • Meeting any additional conditions in the bilateral agreement

What you can do

  • Live in Iceland for the permitted period
  • Take up temporary work to help finance the working holiday
  • Travel around Iceland during the stay

How to apply

Applicants apply to the Directorate of Immigration under the working-holiday / youth-mobility category, providing proof of nationality, age, funds and health insurance.

Exact quotas, age limits and conditions depend on the bilateral agreement between Iceland and the applicant's home country, so applicants should check the specific terms for their nationality.

Documents

  • Completed application form
  • Copy of valid passport showing eligible nationality and age
  • Proof of sufficient funds
  • Confirmation of health insurance
  • Any additional documents required by the specific agreement

Frequently asked questions

  • Only young nationals of countries that have a working-holiday / youth-mobility agreement with Iceland, within the age limits set by that agreement.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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