As the citizen of an EU/EEA member country, you have a right to residence in Iceland, provided you are capable of supporting yourself financially. You can stay in Iceland for up to 6 months without registering if you are actively seeking employment.  Once you register, visit the Directorate of Immigration's office to be photographed for your residence card. EU/EEA citizens do not have to complete any other steps to become legal residents of Iceland. This right to residence is available to anyone who is a citizen of Spain, the UK, France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, or Slovenia. If you intend to stay in Iceland permanently (and ultimately, become a citizen), make sure you choose a residence permit that can serve as the basis for a permanent residence permit. These types of permits include student, humanitarian, family reunification, and work requiring expert knowledge permits.  All applicants must meet the basic requirements for residence, including proof of identity, proof of health insurance, a place of residence in Iceland, and the ability to support yourself financially. The specific eligibility requirements for legal residence in Iceland depend on the type of residence permit you're seeking. To evaluate the criteria for different categories, visit https://utl.is/index.php/en/residence-permits. Application forms are available for download from the website of the Directorate of Immigration, at https://utl.is/index.php/en/about-directorate-of-immigration/forms. You can also get a paper application from the office of the Directorate of Immigration in Reykjavík. The form requires you to provide information about your identity, citizenship, education, work experience, as well as your personal and criminal background. Answer all questions completely and honestly. Most of the statements you make in your application for residence must be backed up by official documentation. A checklist of required documents accompanies each application.  Don't delay in gathering these documents. Some must be certified copies, and may take longer for you to get. Documents not in English or a Scandinavian language must be translated by an authorized translator. Submit the certified translation along with the document in its original form. As of 2018, the processing fee for a residence application is 15,000 kr. Your payment must be made before you submit your application. Include your payment receipt with your application for residence. The Directorate of Immigration only accepts direct transfer to its bank account as a method of payment. Transfer funds to account number 0515-26-410424 in the Central Bank of Iceland, Íslandsbanki hf. Kopavogur, Iceland. The ID number for the Immigration Service is 670269-6399. Include your name and date of birth in the information when submitting the payment. Unless you are the citizen of an EU/EEA member country, you must have your residence visa before you can live in Iceland. If you are already in Iceland when you submit your application (for example, as a tourist), you may have to leave the country until your application is approved. If you are the spouse or dependent of an Icelandic citizen or permanent resident, you may remain in Iceland while your residence application is processed. It may take up to 180 days for your application to be processed by the Directorate, from the date your application is submitted with complete payment. The Directorate will notify you if any necessary documents are missing or incomplete.  You can request expedited processing in writing. However, expedited processing is typically only granted for exceptional circumstances, such as a natural disaster or serious illness of a family member. If you receive a request for additional documentation, supply it by the deadline noted on the letter. Failure to supply requested documentation by this deadline will result in rejection of your application. Provided you meet the requirements for a residence permit, it will be granted. If you need a visa to enter Iceland, the visa request will be sent to the Icelandic embassy nearest you. Within 2 weeks of your arrival in Iceland, visit the office of the Directorate of Immigration in Reykjavík to be photographed for your residence permit. You must also provide notification of your residence in Iceland and submit to a medical examination.  If you fail to make this visit within 90 days of your arrival in Iceland, your residence permit will not be issued and you may be subject to deportation. Your residence permit card will be mailed to you at the address on file within 10 days. If you plan to apply for Icelandic citizenship, you must have continuous residence in the country. If you file your renewal application at least 4 weeks before your previous permit expires, you ensure that your residence will be considered continuous. By submitting your renewal application 4 weeks before your previous permit expires, you are protected even in the event that your application is not processed in time. You may continue to stay in the country until processing is complete. Otherwise, you would have to leave the country and your renewal would be treated as a first application.

Summary: Register with Registry Iceland if you are an EU/EEA citizen. Confirm you are eligible for residence. Complete your application for residence. Gather documents to support your application. Pay for your application. Submit your application for residence before you move to Iceland. Wait for your application to be processed. Go to the office of the Directorate of Immigration. Renew your permit at least 4 weeks before it expires.


A box should pop up. Leaving it blank will only show the icon for the site. Click the Folder field to select an alternative folder, if desired. Adding it to Bookmarks Bar will add it to a grey bar that you'll see at the New Tab page. Don't worry––if you want to change the settings, you can do it later.

Summary: Open up the page you want to add a bookmark to. Find the star in the URL box. Click the star. Choose a name for the bookmark. Choose what folder to keep it in. Click Done when you're done.


There are two main types of hair extensions: synthetic and real hair. Synthetic extensions are cheaper, and readily found in beauty supply stores and "punk" stores, such as Hot Topic or Clairs. Real hair extensions are more expensive, and can be found in salons and beauty-supply stores. Unlike synthetic extensions, they can be straightened and curled. Some synthetic hair extensions are heat safe. The packaging will usually indicate up to what temperature it is safe to curl or straighten the hair. Decide where you want the streak, then slide the handle of a rat-tail comb through your hair, and use it to create a part. You never want to add an extension to the top of your head, because the comb and weft will be visible. Clip your hair out of the way, if needed. Find the comb part, and turn it so that the hair is facing you. Hold the comb between your thumbs and forefingers. Push down on the middle of the comb with one of your thumbs. You'll feel it click as it opens. Turn the extension so that the comb part is facing your head. Slide the comb into your hair, right below the part you made. Make sure that the teeth are catching in your hair. Press down on the sides of the extension with your fingers. You'll feel it snap shut against your head. If the extension is too long, you can cut it so that it matches the length of your natural hair. If you used an extension made from real hair, you can curl it or straighten it to match your hair texture.  Cut upwards into the strand to thin out the ends and make them lay like real hair. Use a lower heat setting on your straightener or curling iron. A high-heat setting can damage an extension, even if it's made from real hair. Your hair will now cover the clip from the extension, making it look more realistic. At the end of the day, be sure to take the extension out.
Summary: Choose a type of colored hair extension. Part your hair where you want the extension. Open the hair extension. Slide the comb into your hair, just below the part. Snap the comb shut. Adjust the extension, if needed. Flip your hair back to its natural part.