Citizenship for children and young people
Children and young people who are stateless or refugees
A child or young person, who is stateless or has been granted international protection, and has had continuous and permanent residence in Iceland for at least three years, may acquire Icelandic citizenship by notifying the Directorate of Immigration before the age of 21.
A legal guardian must submit the notification if the child is under 18 years of age.
Conditions
To be eligible for Icelandic citizenship by notification, you must meet the following conditions:
You are under 21 years old.
You are stateless or have been granted international protection in Iceland.
You have had legal domicile in Iceland for at least three years.
You have resided continuously in Iceland for at least three years.
Fee
The processing fee is 13.500 ISK.
The notification will not be processed until payment has been received. Read on how to pay the processing fee via bank transfer.
Application
Notifications can only be submitted in paper form.
They can either be sent by regular mail to the Directorate of Immigration or delivered to the drop box in the Directorate’s reception.
Directorate of Immigration (map)
Dalvegur 18
201 Kópavogur
Iceland
Supporting documents
Read more on document requirements. Original Icelandic documents do not need to be authenticated.
Notification: In original format, properly filled out and signed.
Payment receipt.
Passport: Copy of the pages with personal information, handwriting sample, and all stamps.
Birth certificate: Certified copy of the original. The original must be legally authenticated by apostille certification or chain authentication, before a certified copy is made.
Translation of birth certificate: If the certificate is not in English or a Nordic language, you must submit a certified copy or original translation made by a certified translator.
Certificate of legal registration history: The certificate specifies the countries where you have had legal residence from the start of your registration in Iceland until the present day.
Law
Icelandic citizenship is granted to children or young people, who are stateless or have been granted international protection in Iceland, according to Article 3(2) of the Icelandic Nationality Act Number 100/1952.
Service provider
Directorate of Immigration