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Iceland nursing pathway

A third-country licensing route exists, with individual assessment and possible compensatory measures.

AuthorityDirectorate of Health / Embætti landlæknisLast verified15 September 2026

Keep the tracks separate

One destination. Four distinct decisions.

01

professional authorisation

The authority decides professional rights.

02

language

Language evidence is a separate requirement and may be case-specific.

03

employment

Employer interest does not decide authorisation.

04

immigration

A licence or route match does not grant a visa or work permission.

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What the current specification includes

  • Third-country licensing route
  • Individual assessment
  • Possible compensatory measures
  • Licensing separate from immigration
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Healthcare professional licences

Discovery-level pathway only. Language: VERIFY where necessary.

Open Directorate of Health / Embætti landlæknis ↗
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EFA provides educational information and evidence-preparation support. It does not provide legal or immigration advice and does not guarantee authorisation, licensing, employment, visas or an authority decision. Verify the current procedure and deadline with the official authority before you act or pay.