In certain cases a foreign national may be expelled from Iceland if the requirements to stay in Iceland according to the Foreign Nationals Act are not met.

Children of refugees in Iceland are entitled to international protection through family reunification.

Those who enjoy international protection in Iceland and reside legally in Iceland can apply for a travel document for refugees to travel abroad.

Nordic citizens may in certain cases acquire Icelandic citizenship after three years of residence in Iceland.

The Directorate of Immigration processes an individual's request to renounce their Icelandic citizenship.

Residence permits on grounds of marriage or cohabitation are granted to individuals intending to move to Iceland to live with their spouse.

The permit is granted to an individual, 67 years or older, who has an adult child in Iceland.