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Iceland International Protection through Family Reunification - Sibling of Unaccompanied Refugee Child

11 facts quoted from the official source

For an unmarried sibling younger than 18 joining a child who was recognised in Iceland as an unaccompanied refugee before turning 18.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, children +2
from the official record
Requirements
7
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.

7 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Applicant Age UnderThe applicant sibling must be younger than eighteen when applying.
  • Live With And In Custody Of Parent RequiredThe applicant sibling must live with and be in the custody of the parent applying for reunification.
  • Parent Also Applying RequiredThe parent or custodian must also be applying for family reunification.
  • Sibling Relationship RequiredThe applicant must be the sibling of the recognised unaccompanied refugee child.
  • Sponsor Recognised As Unaccompanied Refugee RequiredThe sibling in Iceland must have been recognised as an unaccompanied refugee.
  • Sponsor Recognised Before Age 18 RequiredRecognition as an unaccompanied refugee must have occurred before the sponsor turned eighteen.
  • Unmarried RequiredThe applicant sibling may not have a spouse.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summarymust be younger than 18 when the application is submitted
  • Official source basismust be younger than 18 when the application is submitted
  • Report summarymust be younger than 18 when the application is submitted
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildrensiblingsparents
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
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Iceland?
The official source states: For an unmarried sibling younger than 18 joining a child who was recognised in Iceland as an unaccompanied refugee before turning 18.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children, siblings, parents.

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

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 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.

See the 0 open points

Validity and processing time are 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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