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.
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
News and announcements
Amendments to the Regulation on financial assistance for voluntary return
Lower grants to individuals who do not need visa to Iceland
Amendments to the Foreign Nationals Act
Shorter validity of residence permits based on protection and waiting time for family reunification