Starting January 1, 2026, the Government of Iceland implemented new fee structures for both residence permit and citizenship applications. The revised fees stem from new legislation approved by the Icelandic Parliament (Althingi) and apply to all applications submitted on or after the effective date.
Along with increasing the standard application fees, the Icelandic authorities have removed the additional charge for expedited (fast‑track) processing of work-based residence permit applications, simplifying the process for foreign professionals seeking to live and work in Iceland.
Citizenship Application Fees
· Adult citizenship application: ISK 60,000
· Child citizenship application: ISK 30,000
· Combined adult + child application: ISK 60,000 total
· Citizenship notification (adult): ISK 30,000
· Citizenship notification (child): ISK 15,000
Residence Permit Fees – First‑Time Applications
· Work-based permit: ISK 80,000
· Study permit: ISK 70,000
· Family reunification: ISK 110,000
· Family reunification with a protected person: ISK 90,000
· Family reunification for a child: ISK 60,000
· Au pair permit: ISK 120,000
· Other residence permit categories: ISK 40,000
Residence Permit Renewal Fees
· Work-based renewal: ISK 80,000
· Study renewal: ISK 70,000
· Family reunification renewal: ISK 60,000
· Family reunification with protected person renewal: ISK 60,000
· Child family reunification renewal: ISK 40,000
· Au pair renewal: ISK 120,000
· Other renewals: ISK 40,000
Permanent and Provisional Residence Fees
· Permanent residence (adult): ISK 60,000
· Permanent residence (child): ISK 30,000
· Provisional residence permit: ISK 40,000
These updated fees reflect Iceland’s efforts to align immigration services with administrative costs while enhancing processing efficiency for applicants. More information and official guidance are available through the Directorate of Immigration’s website.
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