A passport for foreign nationals is for foreigners residing legally in Iceland that cannot obtain a travel document from their home country or are stateless.

Residence permits on the basis of special ties to Iceland are only granted in exceptional cases. It is assessed each time whether an applicant can obtain the ...

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.

Registrations for the next scheduled examination sitting starts on 12. May 2026 at 14:00.

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

If you have suffered damage to property due to a natural disaster, you may be entitled to compensation.

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.