🇮🇸 Iceland · Humanitarian
Humanitarian permit on the basis of collective protection — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
Documents
- Passport (biometric or non-biometric)
- National ID card from Ukraine
- Other identity documents such as a birth certificate or expired passport
- Document confirming a residence permit based on protection or humanitarian reasons in Ukraine (for those who had protection in Ukraine)
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/humanitarian-permit-collective-protection.
Frequently asked
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.
Health insurance
“For you to be granted collective protection...”
https://island.is/en/humanitarian-permit-collective-protection · verified 2026-06-21
Open to all nationalities
https://island.is/en/humanitarian-permit-collective-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.