Check list of documentation for the Iceland Working Holiday Visa

Volare Editorial Staff | May 1, 2026

The platform specialized in exchange programs and visas, Volare, presents an exhaustive guide on the documentation necessary to apply for the Iceland Working Holiday Visa. This technical resource aims to systematize the requirements demanded by the Directorate of Immigration, ensuring that interested parties prepare a complete physical file free of administrative errors before sending it to the offices in Kópavogur.

The organization of the file is the determining factor for the success of the application. Given that the procedure is strictly physical and is processed in the order of arrival, any omission in the listed documents may lead to the inadmissibility of the case or to delays that put the obtaining of the annual quota at risk.

Requirements by Country in alphabetical order

Icelandic regulations establish subtle but critical variations according to each nation's bilateral agreement. Below is the list of mandatory documents for eligible profiles:

Andorra

• Valid passport with color copies of all pages and a recent biometric photograph (35x45mm).

• Form D-110 completed in full and physically signed.

• Physical criminal record certificate duly apostilled and with its respective official translation.

• Original and certified bank statement demonstrating a minimum solvency of 742,716 ISK.

• Health insurance with a minimum coverage of 2,000,000 ISK valid for the first six months.

• Return ticket reservation or demonstrable extra funds for its future purchase.

• Sworn Declaration signed regarding the purpose of the stay in the country.

• Original proof of payment of the state administrative fee (40,000 ISK).

Canada

• Valid passport with color copies of all pages and a recent biometric photograph (35x45mm).

• Form D-110 completed in full and physically signed.

• Physical criminal record certificate (RCMP based on fingerprints) duly legalized.

• Original and certified bank statement demonstrating a minimum solvency of 742,716 ISK.

• Health insurance with a minimum coverage of 2,000,000 ISK valid for the first six months.

• Return ticket reservation or demonstrable extra funds for its future purchase.

• Original proof of payment of the state administrative fee (40,000 ISK).

Chile

• Valid passport with color copies of all pages and a recent biometric photograph (35x45mm).

• Form D-110 completed in full and physically signed.

• Physical criminal record certificate apostilled and with its corresponding official translation.

• Original and certified bank statement demonstrating a minimum solvency of 742,716 ISK.

• Health insurance with a minimum coverage of 2,000,000 ISK valid for the first six months.

• Return ticket reservation or demonstrable extra funds for its future purchase.

• Sworn Declaration signed regarding the purpose of the stay in the country.

• Original proof of payment of the state administrative fee (40,000 ISK).

Japan

• Valid passport with color copies of all pages and a recent biometric photograph (35x45mm).

• Form D-110 completed in full and physically signed.

• Physical criminal record certificate apostilled and with its corresponding official translation.

• Original and certified bank statement demonstrating a minimum solvency of 742,716 ISK.

• Health insurance with a minimum coverage of 2,000,000 ISK valid for the first six months.

• Return ticket reservation or demonstrable extra funds for its future purchase.

• Procedure exempt from payment of state fee (proof of payment is not required, cost 0 ISK).

United Kingdom

• Valid passport with color copies of all pages and a recent biometric photograph (35x45mm).

• Form D-110 completed in full and physically signed.

• Physical criminal record certificate (ACRO) duly legalized or apostilled.

• Original and certified bank statement demonstrating a minimum solvency of 742,716 ISK.

• Health insurance with a minimum coverage of 2,000,000 ISK valid for the first six months.

• Return ticket reservation or demonstrable extra funds for its future purchase.

• Original proof of payment of the state administrative fee (40,000 ISK).

Specifications on Purpose and Travel Logistics

It is fundamental to highlight that for citizens of Andorra and Chile, the Directorate of Immigration requires the mandatory inclusion of a Sworn Declaration confirming that the main objective of the trip is cultural exchange.

Likewise, all applicants are reminded that transport planning is an unavoidable requirement. The file must contain a confirmed exit ticket reservation from Iceland or, failing that, the clear demonstration that they possess additional and sufficient funds to secure said purchase at the end of the stay.

With this new tool, Volare reaffirms its commitment to providing technical clarity on international regulations, promoting safe and organized mobility for young travelers.

To obtain more information about this destination and know all the details of the program, interested parties

can visit the official Iceland Working Holiday page on Volare.