A quick look at tourist access and residency programs for Iceland.
Turkey passport holders
Regular passport
Schengen visaShort-stay tourist entry requires a Schengen visa.
Special passport
Visa-freeVisa-exempt for short stays up to 90 days within 180 days.
Service passport
Visa-freeVisa-exempt for short stays up to 90 days within 180 days.
Diplomatic passport
Visa-freeVisa-exempt for short stays up to 90 days within 180 days.
Featured programs
4 programs
Work requiring expert knowledge
Residence permit based on work
Residence permit for students
Visa & residency
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Visa & residency
4 programs tracked from official sources.
Work requiring expert knowledge
Eligibility
Residence route for work requiring expert knowledge in Iceland; requires the appropriate work permit, a specific employer, and secure means of support.
Residence permit based on work
Eligibility
Residence route for applicants with a job offer in Iceland, including expert knowledge, labour shortage, athlete, or collaboration/service-contract categories.
Residence permit for students
Eligibility
Residence route for students in Iceland; requirements include eligible studies, support, insurance, and documentation required by the Directorate of Immigration.
Spouse or close-family residence
Eligibility
Residence route for spouses or close family members where Icelandic family-reunification conditions are met; rights and processing depend on sponsor and relationship.
