Registration of EEA/EFTA nationals (incl. Swiss) (Skráning EES/EFTA-borgara)
Registration of EEA/EFTA nationals (incl. Swiss) is a residence route in Iceland (EU / EFTA 移動の自由). Stay up to 3 months (6 if job-seeking) without registering; then register with Registers Iceland (Þjóðskrá) showing work, studies or sufficient means + health insurance. Non-EEA family: residence card (ISK 8,000).
EU residence rights and relocation planning →Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 7 years.
How holders are taxed
Resident if >183 days: income tax ~31–46%; capital income/dividends 22%; no wealth tax.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| カテゴリー | EU / EFTA 移動の自由 |
|---|---|
| 投資額 | — |
| 手数料（家族） | CHF 0 |
| 所得 / 年 | — |
| 資産 | — |
| 最低滞在 | 0 |
| 永住権 | 5 |
| 市民権 | 7 |
| 就労 | yes |
| 対象者 | EU/EEA/CH only |
| 税金 | Resident if >183 days: income tax ~31–46%; capital income/dividends 22%; no wealth tax. |
| 時点 | 2026-10 |
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