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Directorate of Immigration: Residence permits - Types

What are the conditions for permanent residence rights for EEA/EFTA citizens?

An EEA/EFTA citizen, who has resided lawfully in Iceland continuously for at least five years, has the right to permanent residence. The right is void if the person concerned resides outside Iceland for over two years continuously.

How do I turn myself if I have a residence permit as an au pair and want to go to a new host-family?

Are there the same age conditions for au pairs from countries within the EEA and from countries outside the EEA?

Does an au pair from a country within the EEA area need a residence permit?

What happens if an au pair turns 25 years old while an application is being processed?

What are the special conditions for au-pair applicants coming directly from the Philippines?

Can an au pair with a residence permit in Europe come to Iceland without a visa?

Can I stay in Iceland while my application for a residence permit as an au-pair is being processed?

I have applied for a permanent residence permit but I am about to travel and my temporary residence permit expires in the meantime. Can I do something?

How long may I stay abroad when I have a permanent residence permit

I am getting a divorce, can I apply for a permanent residence permit if I have lived in Iceland for 3 years?

I have passed a test in Icelandic for applicants for Icelandic citizenship, can I use that when I apply for a permanent residence permit?

Can I apply for a permanent residence permit online?

My residence permit is expiring, should I apply for a renewal although I already applied for a permanent residence permit?

Can I apply for a permanent residence permit after having held a student permit for four years?

Is it possible to take an Icelandic assessment test to meet the requirements of a permanent residence permit?

When can I apply for a permanent residence permit?

Can I get a permanent residence permit if I have an open case in the Icelandic criminal justice system?

I have international protection in Iceland and am applying for a permanent residence permit, do I have to prove secure means of support?

I just finished my doctoral studies in Iceland, can I apply for a permanent residence permit?

Can I apply for a permanent residence permit again after having been refused one previously?

Do I need to renew a permanent residence permit?

How long before my residence permit expires can I apply for a permanent residence permit?

Does it count towards 150 hours of Icelandic studies if I take the same course twice?

Do I have to take an Icelandic examination or is it enough to take a course?

What documents do I have to submit with an application for a permanent residence permit?

Do I need to have completed 150 hours of Icelandic studies in order to receive a permanent residence permit?

What are the conditions for a permanent residence permit?

What are the conditions for a residence permit for students?

What are the requirements for a student permit for interns?

I am a student, can I work?

How long may the country remain in Iceland after completion of school?

I am a doctoral student, what kind of residence permit should I apply for?

I applied for two study programmes and have already been accepted into one, what will I do if I get accepted into the other? Do I need to inform ÚTL?

Do students have to demonstrate safe accommodation when applying for a residence permit?

Is it enough to file an application for a student permit before the deadline, or do I also have to submit all supporting documents?

What documents can be submitted to demonstrate admission to studies?

What documents do I need to submit with a student permit renewal application?

For how long is a student permit valid?

Are students allowed to stay in Iceland while their residence permit applications are being processed?

I am starting a new study program in a different university, should I hand in a transcript or the new acceptance letter?

Should interns apply for a student permit or work permit?

My graduation is delayed due to an internship, what should I put in the graduation date column?

How many credits do students need to be registered for in order to renew their residence permit?

I am a student, can my family join me in Iceland?

What does it mean that I can work more than 22,5 hours a week during holidays according to the curriculum?

How long a part-time job is a 22,5-hour work week in percentages?

If I divorce my spouse, will I lose my rights?

My spouse is abroad and we are expecting a child that we would like to be born in Iceland, can I apply for an expedited processing of residence permit application?

I left my spouse because of violence, do I lose my residence permit?

Does an Icelandic marriage status certificate have to be authenticated?

My spouse may be in the country while the application is being processed?

Can I get information on my spouse's ID number (kennitala)?

Can an employer apply for a residence permit for my spouse?

Which documents must be submitted with an application for a spouse permit?

I live abroad with a woman and have children with her, does she need a residence permit to move to Iceland?

I am the spouse of an Icelander, am I allowed to work while my application is being processed?

My spouse has a residence permit in Europe can he/she come to Iceland to work?

When do I get an answer to a residence permit application for a spouse?

My wife is pregnant and has applied for a residence permit. Can she come to Iceland and give birth here?

If my spouse has a residence permit as an expert, can I get a residence permit in Iceland?

Does cohabitation have to have lasted for 12 consecutive months when applying for a residence permit as a cohabiting spouse?

I am a British citizen, how do I apply for a residence permit for a spouse?

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