Right of residence for EEA/EFTA citizens
registration
EEA/EFTA citizens do not need a residence permit to live in Iceland. They register with Registers Iceland to get legal domicile and an Icelandic ID number. Official pages differ on whether registration is needed after three or six months.
Life in Iceland
Money
3
Currency
Icelandic Króna
ISK
Icelandic Króna
Cost of living
130
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
31.49–46.29%
Income tax (national)
VAT 24%
Withholding rates combine state and municipal tax: 31.49% up to ISK 498,122 a month, 37.99% to ISK 1,398,450, 46.29% above; personal tax credit ISK 72,492 a month.
Living
1
Happiness
#2 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Citizens of EEA/EFTA states moving to Iceland.
Eligibility
EEA/EFTA citizenship
Citizens of EEA/EFTA states; Nordic citizens follow a separate procedure.
Registration
Register with Registers Iceland for legal domicile and an ID number; processing up to ten working days after documents are received.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistRegistration form
- FeesRegistration
- Steps to applyArrive in Iceland
The full requirements are for members
Create an account and subscribe to see every requirement, the full document checklist, fees, steps, processing times and conditions, and how your profile compares.
- 2 documents
- 1 fee
- 3 steps
- Processing times and conditions
Places to visit in Iceland
Attractions picked for you, based on your profile and interests.
Finding places for you…
Official sources
Other routes to Iceland
- Visit & tourismSchengen tourist & business visa
- StudyResidence permit for students
- Work permitsResidence permit based on work
- Permanent residencePermanent residence permit
- FamilyResidence permit for spouse or cohabiting partner
- CitizenshipIcelandic citizenship by application
