Icelandic Citizenship
A foreign citizen who has had legal domicile and continuous residence in Iceland for seven years and fulfills the requirements of the Icelandic Nationality Act (No. 100/1952) / Lög um íslenskan ríkisborgararétt can submit an application for Icelandic citizenship.
Some may be eligible to apply after a shorter residence period.
Conditions
There are two conditions for the granting of Icelandic citizenship, residence requirements based on Article 8 and special requirements according to Article 9 of the Icelandic Nationality Act.
More information about Icelandic citizenship can be found on the website of the Directorate of Immigration.
Useful links
- Icelandic Nationality Act
- Lög um íslenskan ríkisborgararétt - Laws about Icelandic Citizenship
- Digital application for Icelandic citizenship
- Icelandic citizenship - Directorate of Immigration.
A foreign citizen who has had legal domicile and continuous residence in Iceland for seven years and fulfills the requirements of the Icelandic Nationality Act, can apply for Icelandic citizenship.