Immigration to Iceland is far from the most popular destination. But it is found more and more in Russia. In any case, many citizens are interested in this process. In particular, due to the fact that in this area social guarantees are offered in larger quantities than in Russia. Iceland is a country that supports the population in a variety of ways. Almost everyone has a chance of obtaining citizenship in this state. But what is required for this? How to immigrate? What documents may be required for this idea? All the nuances of the process will be described below. With timely preparation, you can solve the problem without any problems.
Double citizenship
Previously, immigration to Iceland was not very interested in the population. Indeed, in this area it was allowed to have only one citizenship. So, in order to become an official citizen of the Icelandic state, it was necessary to abandon the previous status. This did not suit many.
But in 2003, there were some changes in the country. According to the innovations that entered into force, citizens began to have the right to dual citizenship. That is, during immigration, a foreigner is able to hold several passports. Refuse from previous citizenship is not necessary. And it is very pleasing. It is precisely in view of these circumstances that Iceland began to show greater interest.
Common Ways
The first thing you should pay attention to how you can immigrate to the country. There are many different options for solving the problem. But which of them are most often encountered in practice?
Immigration to Iceland is a very simple process. Most often, people draw up appropriate citizenship by:
- moving to a country for training;
- employment;
- marriage with a citizen of Iceland;
- refugees.
There are other reasons why a person can be granted the status of a citizen of Iceland. But about them a little later. First, pay attention to the most common methods of immigration.
Refugee status
What is needed for immigration to Iceland? Today, everyone who wants and needs protection can take refuge in this country. A citizen simply has to apply for refugee status. After that, obtaining citizenship is not difficult.
To get this status, you need good reason. As a rule, applicants do not often encounter denials. But they also meet. If the state recognizes a citizen in need, he will be given refugee status. And with it, good provision.
It is worth paying attention to the fact that citizenship is issued rather quickly. Living in refugee status in Iceland is only 3 years. After that, you can become an official citizen of the country.
Fortunately, this scenario is not suitable for everyone. If a person does not need real shelter, they will not be assigned refugee status. So, you have to think about other options for immigration.
Training
For example, in connection with training. In Iceland, you can study in both Icelandic and English. And it pleases many residents of different fears. Why? This means that immigration to Iceland from Russia with sufficient knowledge of a foreign language will be much easier than it seems.
The procedure is extremely simple. Necessary:
- Take language exams (such as English) and get a certificate of proficiency in them.
- Choose a university for study. Go to the selected institution.
- Get a visa and passport.
- Pay for the first year of study and get permission from the university to live in the country.
- Submit documents and an application for immigration to a specialized immigration bureau.
- Get a residence permit in Iceland through the consulate. It is issued if the immigration office has ascertained the legality of the action.
- Move to the country. You can start learning.
By the way, studying in Iceland is not too expensive. In the year will have to pay only about 500 euros. A residence permit is issued for the entire duration of the training. If you are in the country for more than 7 years, you can become a citizen of Iceland.
Employment
This is not the most common direction. The thing is that people who graduated from high school are mainly thinking about obtaining a second citizenship and moving from Russia. Immigration of men to Iceland, as well as women, most often occurs due to employment.
There are several scenarios. Namely:
- Work under an employment contract. Usually implies employment in a narrow specialty.
- Hiring unskilled employees with a shortage of workers in the country.
The first option is more common. In general, the process of moving to Iceland will not be different from immigration to another country. So, a citizen should:
- Find an employer and conclude an employment contract with him.
- Obtain a job permit from a potential supervisor. Plus, a person is given an invitation to work.
- To apply for a visa and provide an education diploma, as well as an invitation.
- Get a residence permit and go to work in another country.
Together with the citizen, his family can also move. Usually we are talking about children and spouses. This is how people move to Iceland and get citizenship here. This will require 7 years in the state.
Family creation
But among girls, the most common reason for obtaining Icelandic citizenship is immigration for marriage. That is building a family. In this case, you will have to comply with several conditions. And it doesn’t matter who it is about - a girl or a guy. The requirements for obtaining citizenship are the same.
What to look for? On the status of the future spouse. What rules are dictated by Iceland. Immigration for marriage, as already mentioned, is a very common option. You can become an official citizen of the country only if the following points are observed:
- after 5 years of living in Iceland, 4 of which are married;
- the spouse must have citizenship of the Icelandic state for at least 5 years.
No further essential requirements. That is why many people either immediately move families to the country, or initially try to build a new unit of society in the state.
For people of retirement age
All the previously listed scenarios are the most common ways of obtaining citizenship, as well as reasons for living in Iceland. Now it is worth paying attention to some other layouts.
For example, you can immigrate to your adult children. If child citizens can support their parents, then the father and mother over 66 have the full right to move to their relatives. After 7 years of cohabitation, citizenship will be issued.
Such immigration to Iceland does not receive the best reviews. In practice, it occurs in isolated cases. Therefore, consider this option as a way of immigration is definitely not worth it.
For children
Another far from the most common option is to move the children to their parents. But here you have to comply with some conditions. It is because of them that families immediately try to move together.
What are the conditions for immigration to Iceland? It:
- Legality of residence of the child's parents in the country;
- Children must be no more than 18 years old.
However, children are able to obtain citizenship in several ways. Which ones? They are mainly suitable for young children. So what to look for? How can I become a citizen of Iceland without moving to my parents? There are several options.
Other ways
Immigration to Iceland today offers several types of citizenship for minors. Not the most common method is adoption. If a child under 12 years old was adopted by citizens of Iceland, then the baby will automatically be assigned the appropriate status. Actually mainly for children from orphanages.
You should also pay attention to the fact that children born on the territory of Iceland without a different citizenship are able to become part of the country legally. For this, the kids need to spend in the state only 3 years. After this period, children are recognized as citizens of Iceland.
But that is not all. Children born to citizens of Iceland (whether indigenous or not) can automatically receive the appropriate status at birth. And if dual citizenship is provided for in another state, then several passports can be issued in the future.
Basic conditions
Despite all of the above, it is worth paying attention to what conditions and requirements for future residents are put forward by Iceland. Immigration from Russia receives not the best reviews. In particular, due to the fact that not everyone can comply with the requests of the state. What are you talking about?
For adult citizens, the following requests are required to immigrate and obtain citizenship:
- ability to support oneself and one's family;
- knowledge of Icelandic or English, sufficient for communication and living;
- lack of tax arrears;
- stay in the status of a law-abiding citizen.
No further essential requirements. As many reviews indicate, immigration to Iceland is problematic only because good reasons are needed to move. But if they are, then there will be no problems.
About real estate
Some believe that it is enough to buy real estate in the country to be eligible for immigration, as well as citizenship. Actually this is not true. In Iceland, the possession of a property by a foreigner is not a reason for permanent residence. In addition, foreign citizens cannot buy land here.
Accordingly, the availability of real estate will simply facilitate accommodation in the country. Everyone should remember this. Otherwise, problems with obtaining citizenship may arise.
Documentation
What documents will be needed after the deadline for issuing a passport? Contact is required to the Ministry of Internal Affairs or, as they say, to the police station at the place of residence. They will issue a passport without any problems.
You have to take with you:
- application form;
- identity card of a foreign citizen;
- photos of the established sample (3 pieces);
- a certificate of knowledge of the language (preferably);
- documents on the absence of a criminal record and debts;
- grounds for obtaining citizenship;
- evidence of the lawfulness of residence in the country;
- documents indicating the marital status of a person.
Additionally, a visa and a foreign passport may be required. Citizens of Russia provide civil and foreign identification cards. This must be remembered.