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Iceland Short-Term Residence Permit for Extended Close-Family Visit

21 facts quoted from the official source

For a stay of 91 to 180 days to make an extended visit to a close family member in Iceland, where the applicant does not intend to settle.

Route type
Short stay & visit
Can bring
spouse, children +2
from the official record
Requirements
7
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

7 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Monthly Support Individual Isk MinThe current individual monthly support amount is ISK 259,951.
  • Onward Ticket RequiredA return ticket or sufficient additional funds to obtain one are required.
  • Other Residence Category Unavailable RequiredThe purpose must not be covered by another residence-permit category.
  • Prior Short Term Permit Within 12 Months AllowedA short-term residence permit can be granted only once in a twelve-month period.
  • Qualifying RelationshipsThe extended family-visit branch lists these close relationships.
  • Monthly Support Married Couple Isk MinThe current married-couple monthly support amount is ISK 415,922.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health-insurance requirementHealth and accident insurance for the full stay must provide at least ISK 2,000,000 coverage.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Intent To Settle ProhibitedThe applicant must not intend to settle in Iceland.
Also stated by the source
  • Dependent-family rightsThe permit does not confer family-reunification rights.
  • Eligibility summaryClose family members, including a marital spouse, parent, child, or sibling
  • Legal Domicile Registration AllowedThe short-term permit does not permit registration of Icelandic legal domicile.
  • Official source basisClose family members, including a marital spouse, parent, child, or sibling
  • Report summaryClose family members, including a marital spouse, parent, child, or sibling
  • Residence Establishment AllowedThe permit is not a basis for permanent residence.
  • Supporting documentsA birth certificate or other evidence of the close family relationship must support the purpose.
  • Work rightsAn extended family visitor is not ordinarily authorised to work.
  • Application ChannelAn applicant must normally be at least eighteen unless applying with a parent or legal guardian.
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildrensiblingsparents
  • Dependent-family rightsThe permit does not confer family-reunification rights.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe current short-term residence application fee is ISK 12,200.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
3 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe short-term residence route is for a stay longer than ninety days.
  • Renewal or extensionThe short-term residence permit cannot be renewed.
  • Stay Days MaxThe continuous stay in Iceland and the Schengen Area may not exceed 180 days.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Iceland?
The official source states: For a stay of 91 to 180 days to make an extended visit to a close family member in Iceland, where the applicant does not intend to settle.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children, siblings, parents.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Health and accident insurance for the full stay must provide at least ISK 2,000,000 coverage.

Every answer is quoted from the official island.is page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 21 points against the official source; 21 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source island.isLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Iceland government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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2 other short stay & visit routes to Iceland.

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