Directorate of Immigration
The Directorate of Immigration processes applications for residence permits, Icelandic citizenship, international protection and visa. The Directorate also decides on foreigners' right to stay in the country and issues travel documents for refugees and passports for foreign nationals.
Information for Ukrainian citizens
Ukrainian citizens and their family members are entitled to temporary collective protection in Iceland.
Waiting time
When an application is being processed this means that it being reviewed by a specialist, who examines whether the applicant fulfills the necessary requirements.
Statistics
Number of new and processed applications for residence permits, Icelandic citizenship and international protection
News and announcements
7th November 2024
Amendments to the procedure for processing applications for renewal of residence permits on grounds of subsidiary protection
A new assessment of the situation in your home country
Útlendingastofnun
10th October 2024
Fee for renewal of residence permits for refugees
Starting next November 1
Útlendingastofnun