You must either have attended a course in Icelandic for foreigners for a minimum of 150 lessons with a minimum of 85% course attendance or take an Icelandic language assessment test held by an educational institution acknowledged by the Directorate of Education.

The conditions may be waived for the following reasons:

• The applicant is older than 65 years and has lived in Iceland for at least seven years.

• The applicant cannot, for physical or mental reasons, take part in an Icelandic language course and this is confirmed by a competent specialist.

• The applicant can submit documentation confirming that they have completed their studies at primary, secondary or university level in Icelandic, which gives reason to believe that they have acquired adequate skills in Icelandic.