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Iceland Working Holiday or Youth Mobility Residence Permit

20 facts quoted from the official source

For a citizen of Andorra, Canada, Chile, Japan or the United Kingdom aged 18 to 30 whose principal purpose is cultural experience rather than settlement.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
partner
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
  • Age MaxThe applicant must be no older than thirty when applying.
  • Age MinThe applicant must be at least eighteen when applying.
  • Financial means and return travelThe applicant must provide a return ticket or enough additional funds to buy one.
  • Holiday or cultural experience as the primary purposeAndorran and Chilean applicants must submit a sworn declaration of purpose.
  • Nationality or statusOnly citizens of the five bilateral partner countries qualify.
  • One participation only, and prior visa historyThe applicant must not previously have received an Icelandic Working Holiday permit.
  • Nationality covered by a bilateral or reciprocal agreementCitizens of these four countries may renew for up to one additional year.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe purpose of your stay is to experience the culture and general way of life in Iceland.
  • Family members coveredThe permit does not confer family-reunification rights.
  • Health Insurance Coverage Isk MinInitial Iceland-valid health insurance must provide at least ISK 2,000,000 coverage.
  • Initial Permit Years MaxThe initial permit may be granted for up to one year.
  • Monthly Support Individual Isk MinThe current individual monthly support amount is ISK 259,951.
  • Official source basisThe purpose of your stay is to experience the culture and general way of life in Iceland.
  • Report summaryThe purpose of your stay is to experience the culture and general way of life in Iceland.
  • Support Months MinMeans of support must be secured for the first three months.
  • What the route leads toThe permit is not a basis for permanent residence.
  • Work and study rightsUK participants may not undertake the listed restricted professional activity.
Family

Who you can bring

partner
  • Family members coveredThe permit does not confer family-reunification rights.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
2 proven from the official source.
  • Standard Application Fee IskAndorran, Canadian, Chilean and UK applicants pay ISK 40,000.checked 2026-07-26
  • Japan Application Fee IskJapanese citizens pay no Working Holiday application fee.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Renewal and change of statusA Japanese Working Holiday permit cannot be renewed.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Iceland?
The official source states: For a citizen of Andorra, Canada, Chile, Japan or the United Kingdom aged 18 to 30 whose principal purpose is cultural experience rather than settlement.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The applicant must provide a return ticket or enough additional funds to buy one. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: partner.

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

We checked 20 points against the official source; 20 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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