Iceland Student Visa

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Iceland

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Foreign students who wish to study and reside in Iceland for more than 3 months, need to apply for a student visa (D visa). The D visa is usually issued for three months, but may also be issued for up to twelve months. After arriving in Iceland you have to apply for a residence permit within the 3 months which is valid for a year. As Iceland is a part of Schengen union so, holders of type D visas are permitted to circulate freely in Schengen countries (other than the issued country) for a period of not more than 90 days per half-year and only if the visa is valid.

Work during studies:

Working hours for non-EU students limits to 15 hours per week during studies.

The processing time for study visa may take from 6-12 weeks from the application day.

You may bring your spouse and kids with you.

The general application process is :

Find a course in an approved educational institution of Iceland.
Contact the university and initiate your application process.
Find out the requirements from the university to get the acceptance/admission letter.
Get the acceptance/admission letter from the university in Iceland.
Prepare your visa application and gather other required documents for it.
Apply for a student visa and prepare to move to Iceland.

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Duration

more than 6 months

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Citizenship

84 Month(s)

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Fees

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P. Residency

60 Month(s)

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Processing time

6-12 weeks

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COMPLEXITY

Low

What are eligibility requirements for the Iceland Student Visa?

5 Eligibility Requirements

You need a passport/travel document valid for at least 3 months.
You need sufficient funds to cover your studies or a scholarship which confirms the payment of the tuition fees.
You must to be accepted/enrolled in a course of an approved university/college in Iceland.
You should be of good character and health.
You need a valid travel insurance covering the entire period of your studies in Iceland.

Which documents do I need to apply for the Iceland Student Visa?

9 Document Required

Visa application form, completed and signed.
Recent passport size photo.
Copies of valid passport (including the bio page, past visas, etc.).
Copies of criminal record certificate.
Copies of proof of financial means amounting to ISK 180, 550/ EUR 1,434 per month/scholarship to cover the studies.
Copies of travel health insurance.
Copies of enrollment letter from educational institute in Iceland.
Copies of secure housing certificate.
Visa fee payment receipt.

Talent Migration data for Iceland

Talent gain & drain map of 2015-2019 data. Sourced from World Bank Digital Development Data.

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