🇮🇸 Iceland · General Residence
Residence permit based on special ties to Iceland — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,810 |
| Minimum annual salary | €1,800 |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–None |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €278 |
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://island.is/en/permanent-residence-permit/requirements.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,810.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://island.is/en/permanent-residence-permit/requirements · verified 2026-06-24
Minimum annual salary
https://island.is/en/permanent-residence-permit/requirements · verified 2026-06-24
Health insurance
“An insurance certificate must be submitted, confirming that the applicant has taken out (purchased) a health insurance.”
https://island.is/en/permit-based-on-special-ties/requirements · verified 2026-06-24
Age range
“You must be 18 or older.”
https://island.is/en/permit-based-on-special-ties/requirements · verified 2026-06-24
Application fee
https://island.is/en/permanent-residence-permit/requirements · verified 2026-06-24
Open to all nationalities
https://island.is/en/permanent-residence-permit/requirements · verified 2026-06-24
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.