# 🇮🇸 Iceland — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for Iceland from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/iceland 23 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Germany**: Visa-free - **India**: Visa required · apply before travel - **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ETIAS travel authorisation | Travel authorisation · typically eligible | 90 days | €7 | €19 | 4 days | | Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- tourism | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | €49 | 15 days | | Iceland Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) Tourist Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | — | 14 days | | Airport transit visa (Type A) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €90 | €39 | 15 days | | Iceland Airport Transit (Type A) Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 1 day | €90 | — | 14 days | | Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- business | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | €49 | 15 days | | Iceland Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) Business Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | — | 14 days | - **Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- tourism** — Key documents: Completed application form, Passport, Passport photo, Travel medical insurance, Proof of accommodation, Return / onward ticket, Proof of sufficient funds - **Iceland Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) Tourist Visa** — Key documents: Schengen visa application form, Passport, Passport photograph, Travel medical insurance, Proof of accommodation, Proof of sufficient funds, Travel itinerary · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: island.is - **Iceland Airport Transit (Type A) Visa** — Key documents: Schengen visa application form, Passport, Passport photograph, Onward flight booking · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: island.is - **Iceland Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) Business Visa** — Key documents: Schengen visa application form, Passport, Passport photograph, Invitation from Icelandic company, Proof of employment/business, Travel medical insurance, Proof of funds and accommodation · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: island.is ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | National long-stay visa (Type D) -- study | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | €200 | — | | Iceland Residence Permit for Students | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ISK 70,000 | — | — | | Iceland Residence Permit for Au Pair Placement | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ISK 120,000 | — | — | - **Iceland Residence Permit for Students** — Key documents: Student residence permit application (D-208), Passport, Passport photograph, Proof of admission, Proof of financial support, Health insurance confirmation, Criminal record certificate, Payment receipt · Rights: Work: up to 15 h/week · Study: Full-time study at the admitting institution. · Residency after 2 years · Family: Family reunification possible subject to support and housing conditions. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: island.is - **Iceland Residence Permit for Au Pair Placement** — Key documents: Au pair residence permit application (D-209), Passport, Au pair agreement, Proof of host family eligibility, Health insurance certificate, Criminal record certificate, Payment receipt · Rights: Work: up to 30 h/week · Study: Au pairs typically attend an Icelandic language/cultural course as part of the exchange. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: island.is ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Iceland Long-Term Visa for Remote Work | Consular visa · typically eligible | 180 days | ISK 12,200 | — | 28 days | | Iceland Residence Permit on Grounds of a Legitimate and Special Purpose | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ISK 40,000 | — | — | | National long-stay visa (Type D) -- work | Consular visa · Conditional | — | — | €200 | — | | Iceland Residence Permit for Work Requiring Expert Knowledge | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ISK 80,000 | — | — | | Iceland Residence Permit for Work Due to Shortage of Labour | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ISK 80,000 | — | — | | Iceland Residence Permit for Work Based on a Service Contract | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ISK 80,000 | — | — | - **Iceland Long-Term Visa for Remote Work** — Key documents: Long-term visa application form (L-802), Passport, Passport photograph, Proof of remote employment or self-employment, Proof of income, Private health insurance, Payment receipt · Rights: Work: Remote work for foreign employers/clients only; not for the Icelandic labour market. · Family: Spouse/partner and children under 18 may accompany; higher ISK 1,300,000 income threshold applies. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: island.is - **Iceland Residence Permit on Grounds of a Legitimate and Special Purpose** — Key documents: Residence permit application form, Passport, Statement of purpose, Proof of means of support, Proof of accommodation, Health insurance, Criminal record certificate, Payment receipt · Rights: Work: Depends on the approved purpose; self-employment/own-business activity may be permitted where that is the stated purpose. · Study: Permitted alongside the special purpose. · Residency after 4 years · Family: Family reunification possible subject to support and housing requirements. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: island.is - **Iceland Residence Permit for Work Requiring Expert Knowledge** — Key documents: Work-based residence permit application form, Passport, Passport photograph, Employment contract, Proof of qualifications, Health insurance, Criminal record certificate, Payment receipt · Rights: Work: Employment permitted only for the employer named in the work permit. · Study: Study possible alongside the permit; a change of purpose may require a new permit. · Residency after 4 years · Family: Spouse/partner, children under 18 and parents aged 67+ may apply for reunification. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: island.is - **Iceland Residence Permit for Work Due to Shortage of Labour** — Key documents: Work-based residence permit application form, Passport, Employment contract, Labour-market test evidence, Health insurance, Criminal record certificate, Payment receipt · Rights: Work: Work only for the employer named in the work permit. · Study: Study possible; change of main purpose may need a new permit. · Residency after 4 years · Family: Spouse/partner, children under 18 and parents 67+ may seek reunification. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: island.is - **Iceland Residence Permit for Work Based on a Service Contract** — Key documents: Work-based residence permit application form, Passport, Service/collaboration contract, Posting/assignment letter, Health insurance, Criminal record certificate, Payment receipt · Rights: Work: Work limited to the contracted service/assignment. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: island.is ## Retire & Lifestyle | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Residence permit for Working Holiday / Youth Mobility | Available | — | — | — | — | - **Residence permit for Working Holiday / Youth Mobility** — Up-to-1-year residence permit with unlimited work rights for young citizens of 5 partner states: Andorra, Canada, Chile, Japan and the United Kingdom (no application fee for Japanese citizens). · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: island.is ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Iceland Residence Permit for Spouse or Cohabiting Partner | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ISK 110,000 | — | — | | Iceland Residence Permit for Parents 67 Years and Older | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ISK 16,000 | — | — | | Iceland Residence Permit Based on Special Ties to Iceland | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ISK 40,000 | — | — | - **Iceland Residence Permit for Spouse or Cohabiting Partner** — Key documents: Family reunification application form, Passport, Marriage or cohabitation evidence, Sponsor's status proof, Proof of means of support, Proof of accommodation, Health insurance, Criminal record certificate (+1 more) · Rights: Work: General access to the Icelandic labour market. · Study: Study permitted. · Residency after 4 years · Family: This permit IS the spouse/partner route; children apply under the children's permit. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: island.is - **Iceland Residence Permit for Parents 67 Years and Older** — Key documents: Parents 67+ residence permit application (D-206), Passport, Proof of family relationship, Sponsor's status proof, Guarantee of support and housing, Health insurance, Criminal record certificate, Payment receipt · Rights: Study: No restriction on study, though rarely the purpose. · Residency after 4 years · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: island.is - **Iceland Residence Permit Based on Special Ties to Iceland** — Key documents: Residence permit application form, Passport, Evidence of special ties, Proof of means of support, Proof of accommodation, Health insurance, Criminal record certificate, Payment receipt · Rights: Work: General work access where the permit is granted, subject to its terms. · Study: Study permitted. · Residency after 4 years · Family: Family reunification possible subject to conditions. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: island.is ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Iceland Residence Permit for Athletes | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ISK 80,000 | — | — | | Icelandic Citizenship by Naturalisation | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ISK 60,000 | — | — | | Iceland Permanent Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ISK 60,000 | — | — | - **Iceland Residence Permit for Athletes** — Key documents: Work-based residence permit application form, Passport, Sports contract, Evidence of athletic/coaching standing, Health insurance, Criminal record certificate, Payment receipt · Rights: Work: Athletic/coaching work for the contracting club only. · Study: Study possible alongside the permit. · Family: Supports reunification for spouse/partner, children under 18 and parents 67+. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: island.is - **Icelandic Citizenship by Naturalisation** — Key documents: Citizenship application, Passport, Proof of residence period, Icelandic language test certificate, Proof of self-support, Foreign criminal record certificates, Payment receipt · Rights: Work: Full citizen rights, including unrestricted work. · Study: Full citizen rights. · Residency: Naturalisation is the endpoint; Iceland allows dual citizenship. · Family: Minor children can be included in the same application at no extra fee. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: island.is - **Iceland Permanent Residence Permit** — Key documents: Permanent residence permit application form, Passport, Proof of continuous residence, Icelandic course certificate, Proof of financial means, Health insurance, Criminal record certificate, Payment receipt · Rights: Work: Unrestricted access to the Icelandic labour market. · Study: Full study rights. · Residency: This IS permanent residence; citizenship generally after 7 years' residence. · Family: Permanent residents can sponsor family reunification. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: island.is --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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