Residence permit document in Iceland

The residence permit of Iceland is a document that allows it holder to legally reside in Iceland. Depending on its type and the reason, upon which it has been issued, it may also allow or prohibit other activities, such as conducting business. The image of the front side of the residence permit of Iceland The image of the back side of the residence permit of Iceland

Residence permit types

The Iceland's government issues the following types of residence permits:

Permanent residence permit, locally also known as:
- Búsetuleyfi
Temporary residence permit, locally also known as:
- Dvalarleyfi
Right to reside for family members of EEA citizens /residence card, locally also known as:
- Réttur til dvalar fyrir aðstandendur EES ríkisborgara
Temporary residence permit for family members of an Icelandic citizen, locally also known as:
- Dvalarleyfi fyrir aðstandendur Íslendings

Reasons for issuing a permit

A Iceland's residence permit may be issued on the following grounds:

study
research
refugee status
sport activities
humanitarian work
professional qualifications in a specific field
international agreements
religious work
special connection with Iceland
employment on grounds of labour shortage

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