2nd January 2023

Changes in processing fees

Processing fees were increased at the end of the year

18th November 2022

Restricted issuance of residence permit cards - update

No longer necessary to present a plane ticket to get a residence permit card.

19th September 2022

The Directorate of Immigration website moves to island.is

Better services with improved access and clearer instructions.

16th June 2022

Residence permit cards no longer sent by mail

As of 20 June, the Directorate of Immigration will stop sending residence permit cards by mail.

12th May 2022

Electronic renewal of residence permits

Applications for renewal of residence permits can now be sent to the Directorate of Immigration electronically via island.is.

28th April 2022

Consultation hours for applicants for protection

The reception at Bæjarhraun 18 has been closed and consultation hours have been moved to the housing facilities.

27th April 2022

Information for applicants for Icelandic citizenship to Alþingi

A law on the granting of Icelandic citizenship has been passed by Alþingi.

5th April 2022

Pre-registration and webchat for people from Ukraine

People fleeing from Ukraine who want to receive protection in Iceland can now pre-register before arrival in Iceland.

4th April 2022

Reception center has a new address

The reception center for applicants for international protection has been relocated from Bæjarhraun in Hafnarfjörður to Egilsgata 3 in Reykjavík.

31st March 2022

Delays due to increased workload

Due to the unprecedented increase in applications for protection in recent weeks, the Directorate of Immigration has heavy workload ahead.