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Improved services upon filing applications

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11 Dec 2019

As of this week, applications for residence permits, which are filed with the Directorate of Immigration, will be reviewed immediately with regard to whether all necessary documents accompany the application.

The purpose of this new procedure is to improve services towards applicants and increase efficiency of the processing of applications.

If documents are missing, applicants will be informed about what documents must be added and instructed to submit the application once the missing documents have been collected. If applicants choose to submit and pay for an application even though the documents are missing, they will receive written instructions on what documents are missing and be given a 14-day deadline for submitting them. If the Directorate has not received the requested documents within the deadline, a decision will be made based on the documents at hand.

Please note that when reviewing the application, it will only be ascertained whether all necessary documents have been submitted but not whether the documents are satisfactory.

It is important that applicants familiarize themselves with document requirements on the Directorate's website. When processing an application, the Directorate of Immigration may also request additional documentation if necessary.

The residence permit unit hopes that the new procedure will be well received and that it helps shortening the processing time of applications for residence permits.

Shorter opening hours December 13

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09 Dec 2019

The Directorate of Immigration will close at 11:00 Friday December 13 due to a staff meeting.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Opening hours during holidays

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09 Dec 2019

December 23rd – 09:00 - 14:00
December 24th – Closed
December 25th – Closed
December 26th – Closed
December 27th – 09:00 - 12:00

December 30th – 09:00 - 14:00
December 31st – Closed
January 1st – Closed


Regular opening hours as of Thursday January 2nd

Temporary reduction in permit cards issuance

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06 Dec 2019

During the following weeks the Directorate of Immigration must limit the issuance of residence permit cards because remaining stocks are running low. A new type of residence permit cards will be issued early next year.

Please note, that these limitations will not affect the issuance of residence permits.

In order to make the best use of the remaining cards, the Directorate will take the following measures until the new cards are ready for distribution:

  • A residence permit card will not be issued to those who are granted a residence permit for less than 6 months.
  • A new residence permit card will not be issued when individuals change the basis of their residence permit as long as they are in possession of a valid card.
  • A new residence permit card will not be issued to individuals with a permanent residence permit.
  • A new residence permit card will not be issued when a permit card is lost.

Individuals, who are granted a residence permit but do not get a permit card due to these measures, will receive a confirmation of the issuance of a permit and its duration stating that a card will not be issued.

If individuals who have not been issued a permit card need to travel abroad, they can be given a new residence permit card on presentation of travel records e.g. a flight ticket.

The Directorate of Immigration apologizes for the inconvenience that this may cause. For further information, please contact the Directorate through This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Registration for Icelandic test fall 2019

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12 Sep 2019

Registration for Icelandic test for applicants for Icelandic citizenship starts September 23 on www.mimir.is.

Next tests will take place in:

  • Akureyri, Símey: Þriðjudagur 19. nóvember kl. 13.00
  • Ísafjörður, Fræðslumiðstöð Vestfjarða: Miðvikudagur 20. nóvember kl. 13.00
  • Egilsstaðir, Austurbrú: Fimmtudagur 21. nóvember kl. 13.00
  • Reykjavík, Mímir: Mánudaginn 25. nóvember til föstudagsins 29. nóvember, kl. 9.00 og kl. 13.00

Last day to register is November 4 2019.

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The Directorate of Immigration | Dalvegur 18 | 201 Kópavogur | Tel: +354 444 0900 | Email: utl@utl.is