Hello Cinema-ga,
Thank you for your question.
First of all, citizens of the United States are exempted from the visa
obligation when entering Iceland for stay up to three months.
The Directorate of Immigration Website
http://www.utl.is/english/information/visatoiceland.html
“If you wish to stay in Iceland for longer than 3 months, then you
will need to apply for a special resident permit which the Directorate
of Immigration grants.”
Iceland Intercultural Centre Website (Ahus)
http://www.ahus.is/algspurn/faq_workpermit_en.htm
According to the Immigration Act, The Directorate of Immigration
issues residence permits and necessary permits for entrance and stay
in Iceland. It also handles applications for asylum.
The Directorate of Immigration Website
http://www.utl.is/english/index.html
Application forms for a residence permit, a temporary residence
permit, an unlimited residence permit and for a residence permit
extension can be downloaded or viewed here:
The Directorate of Immigration Website
http://www.utl.is/english/applicationforms/application_forms.htm
For anyone thinking of living in Iceland, the Intercultural Centers
website is a must. The following are the topics:
Work:
Residence and Work Permits
What do you have to do to get a Work Permit
Steps when applying for a temporary work and residence permit
Working in Iceland
Taxes
The Health Insurance System:
General
Dental Care
Maternity/Paternity Benefits
Child Care Benefits and Alimony
Invalidity Benefits and Allowances
Old Age Pensions and Death Grants
Education:
The Icelandic Education System
The Mother Tongue
Housing:
Rental Housing
Social Service Housing
Rent Subsidies
A Guide to Buying Homes
Customs:
Moving to Iceland
Importing Motor Vehicles
Miscellaneous:
Getting a Driving License
Icelandic Name Laws
Banks
Embassies in Iceland
Consulates in Iceland
Icelandic Lessons
Culture Shock
Iceland Intercultural Centre Website (Ahus)
http://www.ahus.is/linkar1/samfelag_en.htm
I would also suggest you read The Icelandic Nationality Act:
http://www.stjr.is/interpro/dkm/dkm.nsf/5bce9616df3b107a00256583003c1872/6bd463379d1b144f00256679003898cb?OpenDocument
Search criteria:
U.S. citizen + Iceland immigration
Embassy of Iceland in the United States
I hope this information is helpful for your future projects.
Best regards,
Bobbie7-ga |
