Registering in Iceland for EEA/EFTA Citizens

According to law, citizens of EEA/EFTA countries who are studying in Iceland for the academic year or longer must register their legal residence in Iceland. Students can start their application process before they arrive in Iceland by filling out an online application form (A-271). When students arrive, they have to go to the offices of Registers Iceland or the nearest registration office and present their passport and other documents.

Required documents before arrival

Students must obtain the following documents before arrival:

• Completed online application  
• Passport or legal travel document 
• Confirmation of school admission (acceptance letter) 
• Registration fees receipt (exchange students are exempt)
• Documents confirming the ability to provide means of support (see below)
• Confirmation of medical insurance (EHIC and E-104 or S-41)

More information on registering at Registers Iceland

Documents regarding means of support

Students must provide proof that they can support themselves financially while staying in Iceland. Students must provide confirmation of support for a minimum of three months by submitting a statement of means of support, confirmation of educational grant, and/or a bank statement. Click the link for further information on documents confirming the ability to provide means of support.

The minimum financial support for a single person, aged 18 or older, is ISK 239.895 per month.

If students receive financial support from their parents, a statement of means of support must be submitted, comprising the following three documents:

• A document from the parents stating that they are the student's means of support. This document must be in English, signed and dated, and attested by two witnesses.
• Scanned photocopies of the parents’ IDs, such as passports or driver’s licenses.
• A bank statement from the parents' bank account indicating their names, the currency, and the amount. The statement must be in English and dated within the last 2 weeks.

If students have a scholarship/grant as proof of support they must provide confirmation in English or Icelandic from those who provide the scholarship. The confirmation of the scholarship must include the student's name as well as the date, currency, and total amount of the grant.

If students use their own bank statement as proof of support it must be issued within the past 2 weeks and show the student's name, currency, and total amount. The bank statement may be a written statement from the bank.

Health insurance

Students must bring their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and E-104 or S-41 (whichever applies) with them to Iceland as they must register at the Icelandic Health Insurance during their stay.

Students can only submit an application at the Icelandic Health Insurance after they have registered their legal residence in Iceland. Those who fail to register will not have health insurance for six months of residing in Iceland. See further information below under Upon Arrival.

Application and supporting documents

Upon arrival students must go to Registers Iceland and the Service Desk with required documents in order to complete their registration.

View list of required documents.

Click the links for more information on the application as well as information regarding document requirements.

Registers Iceland is located at Borgartún 21, 105 Reykjavík.

Note: Processing of the registration at Registers Iceland may take couple of weeks.

Health insurance

As soon as students have registered their legal residency in Iceland, they must register at the Icelandic Health Insurance. Those who fail to register will not have health insurance for six months of residing in Iceland. See further information below under During the Stay.

Registering health insurance

As soon as students have registered their legal residency in Iceland, they must register at the Icelandic Health Insurance. Those who fail to register will not have health insurance for six months of residing in Iceland.

Students should send an email containing a complete application (does not need a signature) and a scanned copy of their E-104 or S-41 (whichever applies) to international@sjukra.is.

For details on how to register, visit the website of the Icelandic Health Insurance.

Changes of housing arrangements

Registers Iceland must be notified of any changes to students' housing arrangements. Students who have an Icekey (íslykill) or digital certificates must file form A-251 online. Students who are unable to do this online must go to Registers Iceland and file the form in person.

Further information regarding a change of address can be found at the website of Registers Iceland - see Moving within Iceland.

Before leaving Iceland students must notify Registers Iceland. Students who have an Icekey (i. íslykill) or digital certificates must file form A-251 online. Students who are unable to do this online must go to Registers Iceland and file the form in person.

Further information on moving from Iceland at Registers Iceland - see Moving to and from Iceland

After students have submitted A-251 to Registers Iceland they may apply for an E-104 to bring back to their home country by filling in an application and sending it to international@sjukra.is.

All students who have received income in Iceland, including salaries, grants, or other forms of remuneration, must file a tax return to the Directorate of Internal Revenue (RSK) annually and no later than one week before leaving the country. See further informationor contact the RSK directly for more detailed information. Exemptions may apply, see more details

One transcript of records will be sent to the exchange student's home university. All students can purchase extra copies of transcripts at the Service Desk at the University Centre.