Directorate of Immigration
Applications being processed
Find out which applications are currently being processed and how long processing has taken on average so far this year.
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Information for Ukrainian citizens
Ukrainian citizens and their family members are entitled to temporary collective protection in Iceland.
News and announcements
24th August 2026
New guidelines on the processing of applications for collective protection
The changes apply to new applications and do not affect those who already have ...
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5th August 2026
Deportation of Bandero's crew members
The Directorate of Immigration has processed the cases of 21 Bandero's crew ...
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8th July 2026
New residence and work permit rules take effect
The changes affect international students, post-study job seeking, short-term ...
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