Summary:
- The Icelandic parliament has enacted stricter regulations for foreign students, introducing mandatory academic progress reports and shortening post-graduation work permits to curb visa misuse.
- These changes align Iceland’s student visa policies with those of Norway and Sweden, addressing concerns over the previous system’s leniency and irregular applications.
- The reforms form part of a wider government initiative to modernise immigration rules for non-EU residents, with a comprehensive policy review planned later this year.
Original article:
https://www.icelandreview.com/news/iceland-tightens-student-visa-conditions/
