National Visa

Documents Required

Application Forms & Payment Receipt

• Completed student residence permit application form.
• Proof of payment for the residence permit processing fee.

Identity and Travel Documents

• Passport copy (must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the permit duration).
• Recent passport-sized photo (35×45 mm).

Criminal Record Certificate

• Issued by the highest authority in the applicant’s country of residence.
• Not older than 12 months at the time of submission.
• Must be translated into English, Icelandic, or a Nordic language if originally in another language.

Health Insurance Confirmation

• Insurance must be valid in Iceland for at least six months from the applicant’s date of registration.
• Minimum coverage of ISK 2,000,000.

Proof of Financial Means

Applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial resources to cover their stay in Iceland through one of the following:

• Bank statement (original format, issued and verified by a bank).
• Study grant or scholarship confirmation (if applicable).
• Employment contract (if the applicant is working in Iceland).

Minimum Financial Requirement

• ISK 247,572 per month for individuals.
• ISK 396,115 per month for married couples.
• ISK 123,786 per month for each additional family member (18 years or older).

Unsupported Financial Sources:

The following are not accepted as proof of financial means:

• Cash payments.
• Assets such as real estate or stocks.
• Third-party financial support (except from spouses residing in Iceland).

Confirmation of Studies

• Official admission letter from the university.
• Proof of enrolment in full-time studies (minimum 30 ECTS per semester).

Internship Documentation (If Applicable)

• Internship contract between the student, Icelandic company, and home university.
• Confirmation that the internship is part of the academic program.
• Temporary work permit issued by the Directorate of Labour.

Special Requirements for Specific Student Categories

Postgraduate Students (Doctoral Research in Collaboration with Icelandic Universities)

• Research agreement between the foreign and Icelandic university.
• If receiving a salary, a work permit application may be required.

Exchange Students

• Official confirmation from an acknowledged exchange-student organization (e.g., AFS, Rotary).
• May be exempt from age limitations.

Interns

• Internship must be part of an academic program at a foreign university.
• Requires temporary work permit approval.

Additional Notes

• Student residence permits do not grant work rights unless explicitly stated.
• A new application must be submitted for permit extensions before expiry.
• The residence permit does not lead to permanent residency in Iceland.

Photo Specifications

Applicants must submit one recent colour photograph (not older than 6 months) that meets the following requirements:

• Background: Taken against a plain, light-coloured background (white or off-white) to ensure facial features are clearly distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clarity & Focus: The photo must be of high quality, clear, and in sharp focus.
• Full Face Visible:
  • The applicant must have a neutral expression (non-smiling).
  • No sunglasses, hats, caps, or head coverings, unless worn for religious or cultural reasons.
• Printing Requirements:
  • Printed on standard photographic paper (camera print).
  • Must be glued to the visa application form (not stapled).
• Compliance Check:
  • If the submitted photograph does not meet the above requirements, the application will be considered incomplete.
  • The applicant may be required to take new photographs at a photo booth in the visa application centre.

Ensure that your photo meets all specifications to avoid delays in your visa application.

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Visa Charges

Below is the fee structure for our visa services.

Standard Visa Processing Fees

Visa service charges are separate from official visa fees charged by the consulate.

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