🇮🇸 Iceland · Naturalisation
Application for Icelandic citizenship — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €346 |
| Minimum annual salary | €388 |
| Proof of savings | €1,039 |
| Minimum investment | €692 |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Language level | B1 |
| Age range | 15–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €418 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Citizenship possible after 7 years.
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/electronic-application-for-icelandic-citizenship/conditions.
- Typical processing: ~40 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €346.
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/electronic-application-for-icelandic-citizenship/conditions · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum annual salary
https://island.is/en/electronic-application-for-icelandic-citizenship/conditions · verified 2026-06-09
Proof of savings
https://island.is/en/electronic-application-for-icelandic-citizenship/conditions · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum investment
https://island.is/en/electronic-application-for-icelandic-citizenship/conditions · verified 2026-06-09
Work experience
https://island.is/en/electronic-application-for-icelandic-citizenship/conditions · verified 2026-06-09
Language level
https://island.is/en/electronic-application-for-icelandic-citizenship/conditions · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
https://island.is/en/electronic-application-for-icelandic-citizenship/conditions · verified 2026-06-09
Application fee
https://island.is/en/electronic-application-for-icelandic-citizenship/conditions · verified 2026-06-09
Years to citizenship
https://island.is/en/electronic-application-for-icelandic-citizenship/conditions · verified 2026-06-09
Open to all nationalities
https://island.is/en/electronic-application-for-icelandic-citizenship/conditions · verified 2026-06-09
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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 2026-06-09.