Iceland highly skilled worker visa

1 current source-backed highly skilled worker 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 2026-07-14

Current route records

Route	Conditions	Effective or checked	Official source
Residence permit for work requiring expert knowledge	The Iceland highly skilled route is for a qualified professional with eligible employment or activity; the applicant must meet qualification and job conditions.	2026-07-14	Official source

Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.

Route	Fact	Value	Official source
Residence permit for work requiring expert knowledge	Application fee	80,000 ISK	Official source
Residence permit for work requiring expert knowledge	Processing time (standard, authority estimate)	2 months	Official source
Residence permit for work requiring expert knowledge	First permit valid for	48 months	Official source
Residence permit for work requiring expert knowledge	Can be renewed	yes	Official source
Residence permit for work requiring expert knowledge	Qualification required	recognised qualification	Official source
Residence permit for work requiring expert knowledge	Family can come along	yes	Official source
Residence permit for work requiring expert knowledge	Permanent residence after	4 years	Official source
Residence permit for work requiring expert knowledge	Where to apply	in the country	Official source

Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.

Route	Published work answer	Official source
Residence permit for work requiring expert knowledge	The official page states the work conditions for this route.	Official source

Official route conditionsisland.is · Checked 2026-07-14
Residence permit for work requiring expert knowledgeisland.is · Checked 2026-07-14