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Iceland International Protection through Family Reunification - Child

15 facts quoted from the official source

For an unmarried child younger than 18, born before the parent received protection, joining a custodial parent with refugee or subsidiary-protection status in Iceland.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, children +1
from the official record
Requirements
8
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

8 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Age UnderThe child must be younger than eighteen when the application is submitted.
  • Born Before Parent Protection Grant RequiredThe child must have been born before the sponsoring parent was granted protection in Iceland.
  • Custodial Parent RequiredThe sponsoring parent must have custody of the child.
  • Shared Household With Parent RequiredThe child must live in the sponsoring parent's household in Iceland.
  • Sponsor StatusThe parent in Iceland must hold refugee status or subsidiary protection.
  • Sponsor With Only Derived Spouse Protection EligibleA child cannot obtain this protection route through a parent whose own protection was derived as a refugee's spouse.
  • Unmarried RequiredThe child may not have a spouse.
  • Other Custodial Parent Consent RequiredWhere both parents have custody, the parent outside Iceland must consent to the child's residence.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe child must be younger than 18 years old when an application is submitted.
  • Official source basisThe child must be younger than 18 years old when an application is submitted.
  • Report summaryThe child must be younger than 18 years old when an application is submitted.
  • Same Protection Rights As SponsorA successful child applicant receives the same protection rights and obligations as the refugee parent.
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildrenparents
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Application Fee IskThe current application fee is ISK 60,000.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Renewal or extensionAn exemption from the prior-renewal condition may apply under the published subsidiary-protection rules.
  • Subsidiary Sponsor Prior Renewals MinA subsidiary-protection sponsor must ordinarily have renewed the permit once before family reunification.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Iceland?
The official source states: For an unmarried child younger than 18, born before the parent received protection, joining a custodial parent with refugee or subsidiary-protection status in Iceland.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children, parents.

Every answer is quoted from the official island.is page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 15 points against the official source; 15 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source island.isLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Iceland government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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8 other family routes to Iceland.

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