Residence permits for parents and children who applied for international protection in Iceland before 1 August 2021

To be issued a residence permit for parents, who have been in Iceland since before 1 August 2021 for their and their children's applications for international protection, applicants must:

• have applied for international protection in Iceland with their children, under the age of 18, before 1 August 2021, or

• have applied for international protection in Iceland before 1 August 2021 and had a baby in Iceland while their application was being processed.

Applicants must also meet the following requirements:

• still be in Iceland,

• not be subject to a re-entry ban,

• submit an application for a residence permit before 5 July 2023,

• submit an insurance certificate, confirming that they have purchased a health insurance for themselves and their children

  • valid for six months from the date of the applicant's registration in Iceland

  • with a coverage of at least ISK 2000,000

  • from an insurance company authorized to operate in Iceland 

• not have an unresolved case in the criminal justice system where they are suspected or accused of criminal conduct, and

• not serve or wait for a prison term.

The Directorate of Immigration gathers information from the prosecution authority and police in Iceland to confirm that the last two conditions are met.