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Directorate of Immigration: Application status, return of documents and processing fee

How long does it take to get an answer to a citizenship application?

You can follow what applications are being processed by visiting the Directorate's information page on application status and waiting time.

In September 2023 citizenship applications received in September 2022 were being processed. This means that it takes around 12 months to get an answer to an application for Icelandic citizenship. It may take longer if documents or information is missing.

If your application is older than those being processed according to the information page, you can contact the Directorate and ask for information.

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