Individuals that have been offered work in Iceland can apply for a residence permit based on work.

A person aged 18-25 may apply for a residence permit if they intend to come to Iceland and work as an au pair for a host family.

A residence permit for missionaries is for individuals who come to Iceland for a religious purpose.

The application is for an individual who has lived in Iceland for four years with a residence permit that can be the basis of a permanent residence permit.

Students may apply for a residence permit provided they are enrolled full-time at an Icelandic school.

The permit is granted to the custodian parent of a child younger than 18 that resides in Iceland.

A spouse of a refugee in Iceland is entitled to international protection through family reunification unless there are special reasons to the contrary.