Study / Student in Iceland
One documented route of this kind in Iceland, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Student residence permit
Non-EEA students admitted to a recognised programme can apply for a student residence permit, subject to firm semester deadlines (1 May for autumn, 1 October for spring).
- Processing time
- Processed before the semester starts if deadlines are met
- Validity
- Typically one year, renewable for the duration of studies
- Language requirement
- None for the permit (programme may have its own)
- Permanent residence
- Student time generally does not count fully toward PR
- Citizenship
- Not a direct route
Requirements
- Confirmation of admission to a recognised study programme
- Proof of financial support
- Health-insurance confirmation
- Criminal-record certificate
- Apply before the 1 May (autumn) or 1 October (spring) deadline
Required Documents
- Processing-fee payment receipt required
- Passport photo required
- Passport copy required
- Criminal-record certificate required
- Health-insurance confirmation required
- Proof of financial support required
- Confirmation of admission to the study programme required
Official fees
- Student residence permit fee 70,000 ISK
Process Steps
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1
Get admission
Obtain admission to a recognised programme.
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2
Gather documents
Gather the seven required documents.
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3
Complete form
Complete and sign the application form.
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4
Pay the fee
Pay 70,000 ISK by bank transfer.
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5
Submit before deadline
Submit by mail/drop box to Utlendingastofnun before the 1 May / 1 October deadline.
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6
Await decision
Await the decision.
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7
Register and work permit
On approval, register domicile and, if working, apply separately for a work permit (then max 22.5 hrs/week).
Official Sources
- Residence permit for students | Island.is Official
- Immigration fees | Island.is Official