🇮🇸 Iceland · Humanitarian
International protection for parents of unaccompanied refugee children — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | ISK 30,000 |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €627 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
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/protection-for-parents-of-refugee-children.
- Typical processing: ~60 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show ISK 30,000.
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/protection-for-parents-of-refugee-children · verified 2026-06-23
Work experience
https://island.is/en/protection-for-parents-of-refugee-children · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://island.is/en/protection-for-parents-of-refugee-children · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://island.is/en/protection-for-parents-of-refugee-children · verified 2026-06-23
Open to all nationalities
https://island.is/en/protection-for-parents-of-refugee-children · verified 2026-06-23
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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 2026-06-23.