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France → Iceland: Residence and work permit due to a shortage of employees

Whether you need a visa at all, according to official sources.

Checked by our automated verification on 20 Oct 2026: every source on this page resolves and the data is structurally complete. This does not confirm a person re-read the source text for accuracy.

You likely don't need this permit

Nordic citizens and citizens of EEA/EFTA states don't need to hold a residence permit in Iceland. EEA/EFTA citizens staying longer than the permitted period must register with Registers Iceland.

Source: Directorate of Immigration (Ísland.is), Icelandic citizenship conditions (residence permit exemption)

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