Change of residence

A person who emigrates abroad and ceases to have legal residence in Iceland must, under the law, notify Registers Iceland of such eventuality before leaving.

When a family or an individual moves to Iceland after having lived abroad, the new address must be registered with Registers Iceland.

The fixed abode or domicile of a person is considered to be the place where he or she resides, stays during leisure hours, keeps household items, and sleeps.