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Directorate of Immigration: Residence permit - General conditions

When do I enter the Icelandic health insurance system?

Individuals will have to wait 6 months after a residence permit has been issued and their legal domicile registered in the Iceland National Registry before they are covered by the Icelandic Health Insurance.

If you have any comments on the registration of legal domicile, you need to contact the National Registry.

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Directorate of Immigration

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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)

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