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Iceland Income for Residence Permits and Citizenship

Key Points  

  • Iceland introduced new income requirements for foreign nationals apply for a residence permit or citizenship  

Income Requirements for Icelandic Citizenship

As of 1 February 2025, Iceland will require residence permits and citizenship applicants to prove they can financially support themselves. As a result, the following requirements will apply: 

  • The monthly reference amount for individuals aged 18 and older will increase from 239,895 ISK to 247,572 ISK.  
  • For married couples, the amount will rise from 383,832 ISK to 396,115 ISK.  

These amounts refer to pre-tax income and will apply to applications received on or after February 1, 2025.

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