Permanent residence permit

The passport must be valid when the application is submitted.

The copy must be from the personal information page and signature page.

A child born in Iceland must not submit a photocopy of passport.

Documents confirming that the applicant has had and will continue to have sufficient funds to financially support him-/herself legally in Iceland. For example, a withholding tax statement for the last six months, a contract of employment or other documents demonstrating secure funds, see the conditions for further details.

The applicant must submit an original certificate of an Icelandic-language course, stating that the applicant

• has completed at least 150 lessons with 85% class attendance or

• an Icelandic language assessment test by an acknowledged party.

If an applicant falls under an exemption to the Icelandic-language course condition, a written request and appropriate supporting documents must be submitted, see the conditions for further details.

If you want someone other than you to receive information about the processing of the application from the Directorate of Immigration, you must submit a power of attorney to that effect.