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In Iceland, procedures for foreign nationals fall under the Directorate of Immigration (Útlendingastofnun). The page consulted on 2026-09-17 on the national portal island.is states that the Directorate handles applications for residence permits, Icelandic citizenship, international protection, travel documents for refugees and passports for foreigners, as well as visas. The portal classifies applications by situation. The documents, prices and processing times are not stated on the pages consulted.

The information on this page helps prepare a case. Only the competent authority decides; always check the official source before filing an application.

Machine-assisted draft, reviewed by a person on 23 September 2026. Only the authority cited is authoritative.

Published on 23 September 2026 · Reviewed by vg_admin on 23 September 2026 · Sources consulted on 17 September 2026

At a glance

Authority: Útlendingastofnun — Directorate of Immigration of Iceland
Submission channel: "Sækja um" (apply) section of the national portal island.is; in-person reception at Dalvegur 18, 201 Kópavogur according to the page consulted
Electronic visa: Not stated on the portal consulted
Portal language: Icelandic (Icelandic version consulted)

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Your nationality

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Documented visa types

"Dvalarleyfi" — residence permit: Main category handled by the Directorate of Immigration according to the page consulted. Its conditions and its duration are not stated on the pages read. Official page (new tab)
"Vegabréfsáritanir" — visas: Category cited among those handled by the Directorate of Immigration. Its conditions, its duration and its submission channel are not stated on the pages consulted. Official page (new tab)
Stay for the purpose of work: Situation listed by the application section, which distinguishes work in Iceland and young worker exchanges. The conditions are not stated on the pages consulted. Official page (new tab)
Stay for the purpose of study or cultural exchange: Situation listed by the application section, which cites studies in Iceland as well as au pair, volunteer and missionary stays. The conditions are not stated on the pages consulted. Official page (new tab)
Family reunification: Situation listed by the application section for living in Iceland with a spouse, a parent or a child. The conditions are not stated on the pages consulted. Official page (new tab)
Permanent stay ("ótímabundið dvalarleyfi"): Situation listed by the application section for people who have been resident in Iceland for several years. The conditions are not stated on the pages consulted. Official page (new tab)

Where and how to apply

The page of the Directorate of Immigration on the national portal island.is, consulted on 2026-09-17, states that the Directorate handles applications for residence permits, Icelandic citizenship, international protection, travel documents for refugees and passports for foreigners, as well as visas.

It gives the address of the reception desk, Dalvegur 18 in 201 Kópavogur, and counter opening hours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays, Monday to Thursday, and from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Friday.

The "Sækja um" section classifies applications by situation: citizenship, permanent stay, work, studies and cultural exchange, family reunification, EEA and EFTA nationals and their relatives, British nationals and their relatives, special ties or legitimate grounds, international protection, travel documents, short stays and victims of human trafficking.

Steps in the procedure

Identify, in the "Sækja um" section, the situation matching the planned stay.
Book an appointment for the photograph to be taken where the application concerns a residence permit card or a travel document, as the page consulted states.
Not stated on the portal consulted: the pages read describe neither the way each application is filed, nor the examination of the file, nor the notification of the decision.

Documents mentioned by the authority

Not stated on the portal consulted. The pages read publish no list of supporting documents, as these depend on the situation selected. No "usual" list is carried over here.

The page does, however, indicate that a photograph taken by appointment is necessary for residence permit cards and travel documents.

The exact list depends on the type of permit and on the situation; only the official page is authoritative.

Stated fees and processing times

Not stated on the portal consulted. The pages read publish neither a price, in any currency, nor a processing time; the portal links to a page devoted to case status and processing times, which was not consulted.

After the decision

The portal links to a page dedicated to case status and processing times, which was not consulted. The pages read describe neither an avenue of appeal nor renewal: "Not stated on the portal consulted".

The decision rests with the Directorate of Immigration.

Published procedures

No reviewed and published procedure for Iceland to date. We prefer an empty page to an invented requirement.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a visa required to travel to Iceland?

It depends on nationality and on the purpose of travel; the rule reviewed by VisaGuideline is shown with the nationality selector on this page. Always check with the authority.

Where is the application filed?

Through the "Sækja um" section of the Directorate of Immigration page on the national portal island.is. The page also gives an in-person reception at Dalvegur 18, 201 Kópavogur.

Is there an electronic visa?

Not stated on the portal consulted.

Which procedures does the Directorate of Immigration handle?

According to the page consulted on 2026-09-17: residence permits, Icelandic citizenship, international protection, travel documents for refugees, passports for foreigners and visas.

What are the prices and processing times?

Not stated on the portal consulted. The portal links to a page devoted to case status and processing times, which was not consulted.

Official sources

Útlendingastofnun — Direction de l'immigration sur island.is (new tab) Authority

Consulted sources

Official pages read to write this guide, with the date they were read. A page may have changed since: check it before taking any step.

Útlendingastofnun (titre HTML non exposé) (new tab) read on 17 September 2026
Sækja um | Útlendingastofnun (new tab) read on 17 September 2026

What this guide does not know yet

Points the official source does not specify and which this guide therefore left blank. Ask the competent authority about them before filing an application.

The pages consulted are in Icelandic: an Icelandic-speaking reviewer must check the category names used here.
The issuance of short-stay visas for Iceland may fall to a separate consular authority: the pages consulted do not state this.
No price and no processing time are published on the pages read; the page devoted to case status and processing times was not consulted.
The supporting documents and the way of filing specific to each situation remain to be documented.

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