Iceland family reunification visa
1 current source-backed family reunification pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residence permit for children to reunite with parents | A child under 18 may qualify to reunite with a parent in Iceland when the parent has qualifying residence or citizenship status and the parent-child relationship and custody are established. | 2026-07-14 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residence permit for children to reunite with parents | Application fee (family reunification) | 60,000 ISK | Official source |
| Residence permit for children to reunite with parents | Processing time (standard, authority estimate) | 7.5 months | Official source |
| Residence permit for children to reunite with parents | First permit valid for | 24 months | Official source |
| Residence permit for children to reunite with parents | Family member may work | yes | Official source |
| Residence permit for children to reunite with parents | Where to apply | in the country | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Residence permit for children to reunite with parents | The exact Icelandic rule limits the no-work-permit right to the period before the child turns 18; after age 18, a work permit is required. | Official source |
| Residence permit for children to reunite with parents | The Icelandic Directorate of Immigration states that a child with a valid residence permit may work in Iceland without a work permit until age 18. | Official source |