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  2. Long-term visa

Conditions for granting a long-term visa

A long-term visa may be granted when the applicant wishes to stay in Iceland beyond 90 days, but the purpose of the stay is not for a reason conforming to residence permit categories and the applicant does not intend to reside in Iceland.


The Regulation on Foreigners No. 540/2017 (only available in Icelandic) stipulates when long-term visas may be granted. A long-term visa may be granted in certain circumstances to some individuals, e.g.:


a. Relatives, as defined in para. 1 of art. 69 of the Act on Foreigners, who wish to prolong their visit to Iceland. The
    minimum age requirement of parents may be waived.

b. Witnesses or parties to a court case who need to stay in Iceland for court appearance.

c. Foreigners who are in Iceland for a legitimate purpose, such as artists, scientists or athletes, if they do not require a
    residence and work permit.

Rights derived from a long-term visa

  • The only rights derived from a long-term visa is the permit to stay beyond the 90 days which the applicant may otherwise stay as a tourist, whether or not he/she requires a visa for that stay.
  • The applicant will not be issued an Icelandic ID number and is not allowed to work.

Application for a long-term visa


Documentation to be submitted

The applicant shall lodge an application and all supporting documents required by the Directorate of Immigration which are deemed to be necessary for processing the application.


1. Application form for a long-term visa.
2. Copies of passport. Validity of the passport shall be at least 3 months beyond the stay. Copies shall be of the main
    page, page showing the applicant’s signature and all visas and stamps showing the applicant’s travel to/from the
    Schengen area for the past 12 months.
3. Passport size photo (35mmX45mm).
4. Documents confirming the purpose of the stay in Iceland, such as an invitation from a host, confirmation of a stay
    in an artist residency, court documents, or a written statement explaining the purpose of the stay.
5. Support. Documents confirming that the applicant is able to support himself financially during the stay in Iceland.
6. Confirmation of health insurance for the duration of the stay.
7. Return ticket or proof of the applicant’s ability to pay for his travel back to the home country.
8. If deemed necessary, the Directorate of Immigration may ask for a criminal record check.



Documents which may be submitted

  • Power of attorney, signed by two witnesses. The Power of Attorney does not have to be submitted unless the applicant wants someone other than him/her to receive information about the processing of the application by the Directorate of Immigration.

The applicant is responsible for submitting all required documents. If the documentation submitted to the Directorate is inadequate, this may lead to delay in the handling of the application, or a refusal. The Directorate may ask for additional supporting documents if deemed necessary.

  • Residence permits
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  • Long-term visa
  • Family reunification
  • - Spouse or cohabiting partner
  • - Children
  • - Parent 67 years of age and older
  • - Parent of a child under the age of 18
  • Permits based on work
    • Expedited processing
  • Permits for students
    • Renewal and student enrollment
  • Au pair
  • Working holiday
  • Volunteers
  • Missionaries
  • Legitimate and special purpose
  • Special ties to Iceland
  • EEA/EFTA citizens and their relatives
    • EEA/EFTA member countries
  • Rights
  • Permanent residence permit
  • Basic requirements
  • Documentation requirements
    • FBI criminal record check
  • Application process
  • Permission to stay while application is being processed by the Icelandic Directorate of Immigration and during renewal of residence permit
  • Refusal of residence permit
  • Revocation of a residence permit and cancellation of the right to stay
  • Expulsion and re-entry ban

Links

  • Ministry of Justice
  • Immigration and Asylum Appeals Board
  • The Icelandic Red Cross
  • Multicultural and Information Center
  • The UN Refugee Agency
  • Icelandic Human Rights Center
  • The Directorate of Labour
  • Registers Iceland
  • The Data Protection Authority

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