Processing fee

A non-refundable processing fee is charged for applications for residence permits, Icelandic citizenship and visa. The fee is stipulated in the Act on Revenue Increase of the State no. 88/1991. 

Please be advised that credit cards and foreign bank cards are not accepted at the Directorate of Immigration.

Processing fee for a residence permit application

Processing fee for an Icelandic citizenship application

Processing fee for a visa application

Processing fee for a passport for foreign nationals and a travel document for refugees

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Bank account information

Processing fee for a residence permit application

Applications for residence permits can be submitted at the Directorate of Immigration and at offices of District Commissioners outside the capital area for a processing fee.

When applying for a residence permit for the first time, the application form and supporting documents can be sent to the Directorate by post along with a proof of payment of the fee, see here.

When applying for a renewal of a residence permit, the applicant must submit his application in person at the Directorate of Immigration / office of a District Commissioner outside the captial area.

 *Please note that a processing fee is not charged for an application for a residence permit on the grounds of a working holiday.

Processing fee for an Icelandic citizenship application

The Directorate of Immigration charges a fee for the processing of applications for Icelandic citizenship. Applications and supporting documents along with a proof of payment of the processing fee (bank receipt) can also be mailed to the Directorate, see here.

APPLICATION FOR ICELANDIC CITIZENSHIP

NOTIFICATON FOR OBTAINING ICELANDIC CITIZENSHIP

OTHER APPLICATIONS REGARDING ICELANDIC CITIZENSHIP

Processing fee for a visa application

Processing fee for a passport for foreign nationals and a travel document for refugees

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Bank account information

Account number: 0515-26-410424

Icelandic social security number/ ID number: 670269-6399

Additional information if paid from abroad

IBAN: IS05 0515 26 410424 670269 6399

SWIFT CODE: GLITISRE

Name of bank: Íslandsbanki hf. 

Bank address: Suðurlandsbraut 14, 108 Reykjavik, Iceland

Instructions for depositing to the Directorate's bank account

• Application has to be paid for before sending it to the Directorate.
• Proof of payment (bank receipt) must be submitted with the application or else the application will be returned to sender by regular post. This also applies to applications where the fee has not been paid in full.
• Information about the applicant's birth date and name must be provided as an explanation with the payment, e.g. 01.02.1985, John Smith Brown.
• Be advised that your bank may charge a processing fee for international transfers and if that fee is not paid separately the bank will withdraw it from your transferred amount.