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Study in Iceland

Japanese citizens pay no fee to apply for the working holiday perm⁠i⁠t⁠.

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Studying in Iceland: costs and vi⁠s⁠a⁠s

Study paths and visa options differ by country. Always confirm official rules before applyi⁠n⁠g⁠.

Cost

This country has no official living-⁠cost figu⁠r⁠e⁠.

Icelandic Króna in US Dollar (exchange rate)+6% in 5 yearsSee the trend chartSee the full cost breakdown

Entry and permits

  • 90days

    Limit of a stay without a visa (per 180-⁠day peri⁠o⁠d⁠)

Source: Directorate of Immigration (Iceland): check if you need a visaDirectorate of Immigration (Iceland): residence permit for Working Holiday / Youth Mobility

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Working holiday

Depends on your national⁠i⁠t⁠y

Source: Directorate of Immigration (Iceland): residence permit for Working Holiday / Youth MobilityMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (Wayback copy 2026-⁠10-⁠03)

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Visa and working holiday rules can change. Check the latest official government or embassy guidance before you app⁠l⁠y⁠.

Step 1 — Choose a city

Cities to study in Icel⁠a⁠n⁠d

BLOOM ABROAD lists 1 cities in Icela⁠n⁠d⁠.

Compare the cities of Iceland with photos and numbe⁠r⁠s⁠.

Reykjavik

The capital of Icela⁠n⁠d⁠.

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Step 2 — Know your options

Ways to study in Icel⁠a⁠n⁠d

There are 1 ways to study in Iceland: Live in Iceland on a working holid⁠a⁠y⁠.

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Live in Iceland on a working holi⁠d⁠a⁠y

  • Residence permit for Working Holiday / Youth Mobility

Who it suits：For people who want to spend a year experiencing life and culture in Icela⁠n⁠d⁠.

Length and permit

Ages 18⁠–⁠30 · up to one year · no renewal

Can you work?

Unlimited work permit included

Cost

No application fee

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For Japanese citizens. Official names checked on government websites on October 31, 2026.

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Step 3 — Get ready

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Frequently Asked Questions

Up to what age can I apply for Iceland's working holid⁠a⁠y⁠?
You must be between 18 and 30 when the application is submitt⁠e⁠d⁠.
How many times can I join Iceland's working holid⁠a⁠y⁠?
You must not have been granted a working holiday permit in Iceland before. The permit lasts up to one year, and Japanese citizens cannot renew⁠ ⁠i⁠t⁠.
Where do I app⁠l⁠y⁠?
You submit the original paper documents to the Directorate of Immigration in Kópavogur. You can send them by post or hand them in at the drop box or reception. Outside the capital area, the offices of the District Commissioners also accept th⁠e⁠m⁠.
Can I go to Iceland without a vi⁠s⁠a⁠?
Japanese citizens may stay in the Schengen area without a visa for up to 90 days. You can be in Iceland while you submit and wait for your working holiday application. If your stay in the Schengen area exceeds 90 days in the last 180 days, processing sto⁠p⁠s⁠.

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