The Directorate of Immigration processes applications for residence permits, Icelandic citizenship, international protection and visa. The Directorate also decides on foreigners' right to stay in the country and issues travel documents for refugees and passports for foreign nationals.
Residence permits
Do you want to live in Iceland? Check if you need a residence permit and how to apply for one.
Visas
Do you want to visit Iceland? Check if you need a visa and how and where to get it.
Icelandic citizenship
Read about who is eligible for Icelandic citizenship.
International protection
Information about the right to international protection.
Information for Ukrainian citizens
Ukrainian citizens and their family members are entitled to temporary collective protection in Iceland.
Waiting time
When an application is being processed this means that it being reviewed by a specialist, who examines whether the applicant fulfills the necessary requirements.
Statistics
Number of new and processed applications for residence permits, Icelandic citizenship and international protection