24th November 2023

The right to family reunification

In response to the high number of inquiries regarding the possibility of a residence permit in Iceland for family members in Palestine

16th November 2023

Respecto a la asistencia en el retorno voluntario a Venezuela

Se está trabajando para obtener información más detallada

20th October 2023

New service web up in the air

Answers the most common questions the Directorate receives

8th August 2023

Foreign Nationals Act amended

Longer permits and greater right to family reunification

7th July 2023

Delayed response to inquiries

Longer reponse time due to heavy workload and summer holidays

23rd June 2023

Regulation on financial assistance for voluntary return

Additional grant if applied for within the return deadline

8th June 2023

Residence permit for parents and children in illegal stay - Reminder

Applications must be received before 5 July 2023.

15th May 2023

1400 applications for protection in the first quarter

Unchanged prediction for 2023

3rd May 2023

Extension of work rights without a work permit

No need to renew valid residence permit cards

19th April 2023

Residence permit for parents and children in illegal stay

Parents and children who applied for international protection before 1 August 2021 and are still in Iceland can apply for a special residence permit.