🇮🇸 Iceland · Humanitarian
Residence permit on grounds of subsidiary protection — requirements, costs & how to apply
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/residence-permit-on-grounds-of-subsidiary-protection.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Open to all nationalities
https://island.is/en/residence-permit-on-grounds-of-subsidiary-protection · verified 2026-06-21
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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 2026-06-21.