Long-stay study in Iceland (residence permit) from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (island.is / utl.is source)
How do you study in Iceland for more than 90 days from Algeria?
For studies of more than 90 days, it is not a visa but a residence permit for studies issued by the Directorate of Immigration (Útlendingastofnun), after full-time admission to an Icelandic institution. Funds ISK 259,951/month; fee ISK 70,000; deadlines 1 May (autumn) / 1 Oct (spring). Note: OuiVisa assists the application and enrolment; the residence permit is referred to a licensed adviser.
Official source: island.is
At a glance
- Who for
- Studies > 90 days
- Document
- Residence permit for studies
- Authority
- Útlendingastofnun (Directorate of Immigration)
- Prerequisite
- Full-time admission (Icelandic institution)
- Funds
- ISK 259,951/month
- Fee
- ISK 70,000
- Deadlines
- 1 May (autumn) / 1 Oct (spring)
- Residence
- Referred to a licensed adviser
Required documents
- Valid passport
- Confirmation of full-time admission (Icelandic institution)
- Proof of funds (ISK 259,951/month)
- Health insurance
- Proof of accommodation
- Standard photo
How to apply, step by step
- 1Get your admission
Confirmation of full-time admission to an Icelandic institution.
- 2Arrange funds
ISK 259,951/month for the permit period.
- 3Submit the permit application
To the Directorate of Immigration (Útlendingastofnun); fee ISK 70,000.
- 4Respect the deadlines
1 May (autumn term) / 1 Oct (spring term).
- 5On arrival: residence permit
Residence step — referred to a licensed adviser.
Fees
| Residence permit for studies | ISK 70,000 |
| Funds required | ISK 259,951/month |
| Health insurance | per insurer |
Indicative figures: study permit ISK 70,000, funds ISK 259,951/month. Submission deadlines: 1 May (autumn) / 1 Oct (spring). The residence permit is a Directorate of Immigration (Útlendingastofnun) matter and is referred to a licensed adviser. Confirm on island.is.
Frequently asked questions
Is studying in Iceland a visa?
No. Beyond 90 days it is a residence permit for studies issued by the Directorate of Immigration, after full-time admission.
What funds must I prove?
ISK 259,951/month for the permit period.
Does OuiVisa handle residence?
No. OuiVisa assists the application + enrolment; the residence permit is referred to a licensed adviser.
What are the deadlines?
1 May for the autumn term, 1 Oct for the spring term.
Where do I submit my application?
Iceland has no embassy in Algeria: it is represented by Norway. Submission is via the Norwegian VFS Global centres in Algiers, and the Norwegian authority decides on Iceland's behalf.
Is visa approval guaranteed?
No. Issuance is at the Norwegian authority's discretion (on Iceland's behalf); a OuiVisa partner agency prepares and tracks the file, but approval is not guaranteed.
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