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Directorate of Immigration: Residence permits - Types

What are the requirements for a student permit for interns?

You can get a student's permit on the grounds of internship with an Icelandic company if the internship in Iceland is part of your studies.

You must be granted a temporary work permit in connection with studies.

You must also fulfill all other requirements for a student permit which are:

  • prove your identity with a valid passport

  • give correct information about your purpose of stay in Iceland,

  • demonstrate secure means of support,

  • submit health insurance and criminal record.

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