Iceland study route
1 current source-backed study 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 students | A student admitted full time to an Icelandic undergraduate, graduate or doctoral programme may qualify for residence; they must show means, insurance and a clean criminal record, and the permit is normally limited to one year with work up to 60%. | 2026-07-14 | 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 students | The exact official route source states route conditions including: an Icelandic university may be granted a student residence permit. A post graduate (doctorate) student who receives a salary from the university may also apply for a residence and work permit on the basis of a collaboration agreement . Note that a residence permit on grounds of a collaboration agreement cannot be the grounds for permanent residence permit. Exchange students A foreign exchange student may be granted a residence permit on grounds of study at an Icelandic secondary school if the applicant comes to Iceland based on an acknowledged exchange-student organization ( AFS eða Rotary ). Exchange students are exempted from the Act‘s age limitation and may be younger than 18 when submitting an application. Interns A student at a university abroad may receive a student permit on grounds of internship with an Icelandic company. The internship must be a part of the applicant’s studies at a university abroad and the applicant must be granted a temporary work permit in Iceland. Residence permit for students Apply Service provider Directorate of Immigration Related material Residence permit renewal Refusal of | Official source |
Official sources
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