Living in Iceland

Guidance on your rights after the UK’s exit from the EU, accessing healthcare, getting a document legalised, English-speaking lawyers, how to vote abroad.

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• Get your document legalised

  Use the online service to get a UK document legalised.

• Healthcare for UK nationals living in Iceland

  How to get state healthcare if you live, work or study in Iceland.

• Iceland travel advice

  FCDO travel advice for Iceland. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

• Iceland: doctors

  List of English-speaking medical facilities for British nationals in Iceland.

• Iceland: lawyers

  Lists of English-speaking lawyers for British nationals in Iceland.

• Iceland: translators

  List of translators and interpreters for British nationals in Iceland.

• Living in Europe: citizens' rights if you moved before 1 January 2021

  Information for UK nationals living in the EU, EEA EFTA countries and Switzerland since before 1 January 2021, including guidance on residency and healthcare.

• Living in Iceland

  Information for British citizens moving to or living in Iceland, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.

• Moving, living or retiring abroad

  What to consider when moving, living, or retiring abroad – including visas, healthcare, tax and pensions.

• Professional services if you are abroad

  Find English-speaking lawyers, doctors and medical facilities, interpreters and translators, and funeral directors overseas.

• UK benefits if you’re going or living abroad

  Find out what benefits you might be able to receive while you’re abroad and how to export them from the UK or claim them while abroad