Residence permit

The Icelandic Directorate of Immigration (Útlendingastofnun) is responsible for issuing residence permits. Applications for residence permits, along with any documentation, must be submitted to the Directorate or regional District Commissioners office.

Various factors need to be considered when applying for a residence permit for a child, spouse, or other family member.

It is possible to obtain application forms for residence permits from various sources.

There are several types of residence permits, and the specific rules that are in effect on the processing of applications and the requirements for accompanying documentation depend on the type of permit requested.