Skip to main content

Directorate of Immigration: Residence permit - General conditions

Do I have to submit a criminal record with a residence permit application, if I have only lived in Europe for the last 5 years?

Yes, you must submit a copy of a criminal record certificate from your country of residence.

Can't find what you are looking for?

How can we help?

Directorate of Immigration

Service center

Office hours are 9 - 14 Monday through Friday Service center is open Mon - Thu: 9 - 14 & Fri 9 - 12

Dalvegur 18, 201 Kópavogi (see map)

Web chat

Contact us

Sími +354 444 0900