New in Iceland | Hornafjörður

Register your residence

If you are new to Iceland, one of the first things you should do is register your residence. We recommend starting this process as soon as possible, and in some cases, you can begin before arriving.

As part of the process, you will receive a kennitala (Icelandic identification number), if you do not already have one.

The process depends on your citizenship. You can find more information about how to register and apply here:

Registers Iceland

Directorate of Immigration

Electronic ID

Another important thing to do when you come to Iceland is to get an electronic ID, as they are used for accessing online services, logging into government websites, signing documents and managing important personal matters, such as banking and healthcare.

You can get your electronic ID in any bank, but in Hornafjörður there is only one bank, Landsbankinn, located at Hafnarbraut 36. It is open every weekday from 12pm-3pm.

More about electronic ID

Other informations

Other helpful links about moving to Iceland are the following:

Island.is - All of Iceland’s public services in one place.
Multicultural Information Centre - Easy instructions on what to do and general advice about moving to Iceland, for both long-term and short-term stays.
Landneminn.is – Landneminn is an information guide for people who are new to Iceland. It covers a wide range of topics, including living and working in Iceland, healthcare, education, housing, rights and responsibilities, and everyday life. The guide is available in several languages, making it a useful resource for people who are still learning Icelandic.
Rúv English - The English news service from RÚV, The Icelandic National Broadcasting Service.