Deadline
Iceland: deadline to appeal an asylum refusal
The deadlines below are for appealing an asylum refusal in Iceland. The exact deadline is written at the bottom of your decision; always follow it.
| Decision type | Appeal deadline |
|---|---|
| Regular rejection | 15 days |
| Accelerated procedure | 5 days |
| Inadmissibility decision (the appeal is automatic; the term is for the written reasons) | 14 days |
Where and how to appeal
- Appeal body
- Kærunefnd útlendingamála
- Ways to file
- e-mail, online portal
- When the deadline starts
- From the day the decision is notified to you. To stay safe, count from the earlier of two dates: the date on the decision or the day it reached you.
- If the last day falls on a weekend
- No extension is confirmed: file on the working day before.
- Price
- Roadmap: Free · Appeal letter: 149 €
- Confidence in this information
- Medium
Sources
- island.is · Hvernig kæri ég synjun á umsókn um alþjóðlega vernd
- EUAA · Asylum overview Iceland 2026 (PDF)
Last checked: November 10, 2026
Who can file the appeal?
In this country you can usually file the first appeal yourself. At the higher court a lawyer is often required.
This is an estimate and deliberately shows the EARLIEST possible day. Your exact deadline is stated at the end of your decision; always follow the deadline in your decision. Some countries add extra days for decisions sent by post; do not rely on them.
We prepare your appeal letter. Write to us before the deadline passes.
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