Foreign nationals must undergo a medical examination for infectious diseases after their residence permit applications have been accepted and they have arrived in Iceland if they come from:

• Central and South America, including Mexico,

• Europe outside the European Economic Area (EEA),

• Asia or

• Africa.

The medical examination is a condition for being issued a residence permit and residence permit card.

Applicants from within the EEA, Switzerland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, or Israel, are exempt from this medical examination requirement.