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Iceland Student Residence Permit

18 facts quoted from the official source

For a foreign student admitted to a qualifying full-time Icelandic university, doctoral collaboration, recognised exchange, internship or technical/workplace study programme.

Route type
Study
Can bring
parents
from the official record
Requirements
4
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.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment at an education institutionA first general application requires unconditional admission to the full-time programme.
  • Character, security and admissibilityA criminal-record certificate is part of the standard application evidence.
  • Health Insurance Coverage Isk MinInitial health insurance valid in Iceland must cover at least ISK 2,000,000.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentThe student must verify identity with a valid passport.
Also stated by the source
  • Age Min GeneralA general student applicant must be at least eighteen; recognised exchange students may be younger.
  • Eligibility summaryResidence permits for students are granted for: Full time studies at a university in Iceland.
  • Family membersFamily reunification is limited to full-time students in these degree programmes.
  • Full Time Ects Per SemesterGeneral full-time university study is defined as thirty ECTS per semester.
  • Full Time Work During Scheduled Breaks AllowedA student may work above sixty percent during scheduled academic breaks.
  • Initial Permit Years MaxA student residence permit can be granted for up to one year.
  • Monthly Support Individual Isk MinA student must demonstrate at least ISK 259,951 per month in current independent means.
  • Official source basisResidence permits for students are granted for: Full time studies at a university in Iceland.
  • Qualifying Study BranchThe official application page lists the qualifying study branches.
  • Report summaryResidence permits for students are granted for: Full time studies at a university in Iceland.
  • Work Percent Of Full Time MaxA student permit holder may work as an employee for up to sixty percent of full-time employment without a separate work permit.
  • Work rights during studySelf-employment remains prohibited for student permit holders.
Family

Who you can bring

parents
  • Family membersFamily reunification is limited to full-time students in these degree programmes.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Application Fee IskThe current student residence-permit fee is ISK 70,000.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Renewal Academic Progress Percent MinEvery renewal now requires completion of at least seventy-five percent of a full-time academic-year load.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Iceland?
The official source states: For a foreign student admitted to a qualifying full-time Icelandic university, doctoral collaboration, recognised exchange, internship or technical/workplace study programme.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: parents.

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

We checked 18 points against the official source; 18 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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