| Country: | Iceland |
| Title: | General residence permit |
| Description: | The Immigration Office handles the granting of residence permits for foreigners. Applications must be submitted to the institution or the district commissioner's office in the relevant district. A residence permit is a prerequisite for being legally domiciled in Iceland, but a legal domicile provides various rights, such as for the services of municipalities and health insurance. |
| Link: | Some important information sources for immigrants. |
| Category: | Government Services :: Identification Documents |