How to Buy Iceland ID Card Online? Simple Steps Here!

Alright, so let’s talk about this whole Iceland ID card thing. I’ve been digging into it, and it’s a bit of a rollercoaster, let me tell you.

First off, I stumbled upon this thing called an electronic ID. Apparently, it’s like a digital version of yourself, you know? You can use it for all sorts of official stuff, like dealing with the government, banks, whatever. Sounds cool, right? I figured, “Why not get one of those?” So, I started my little adventure.

I found out there are a couple of places where you can get these electronic IDs – banks and cell phone companies. I decided to check if my phone could even handle this electronic ID thing. I went to this website, Aukenni I think it’s called, and just punched in my phone number. Turns out, my phone is good to go. But, I thought I could just do the bank route.

I went to the bank and I had to get verified through some service thing. After that went through, they filled out my details on their computer. Then I had to pay a fee. It was easy.

Next, I needed an ID number. Now, for us foreigners living in Iceland, we gotta get this ID number from a place called Registers Iceland. I thought, there’s gotta be an online option, right? I mean, it’s the digital age! And sure enough, there it was – the Registers Iceland website.

I saw that they were issuing new ID cards. They were calling them “travel-friendly” because you can use them within the European Economic Area. I thought, “Perfect, that’s exactly what I need.”

• Option 1: Go through the website. I could apply online, which seemed like the easiest route.
• Option 2: Do it in person. I could go to one of their offices.

So, here’s the kicker. If you’re not from around here, meaning you’re not from the EEA/EFTA countries, you gotta apply for this ID number in person. I thought about going through the website, but this whole “in-person” thing is mandatory.

For other folks, the ID number comes with the residence permit, handled by the Directorate of Immigration. I didn’t need a residence permit though. For me, I had to head to a Registers Iceland office or a police station. Yeah, I know, it sounds like a hassle.

I ended up going the Registers Iceland route. I got there, and it was a whole process. They needed to make sure I actually lived here and all that jazz. It was a lot of back and forth, but eventually, they gave me the ID number. It’s required for a lot of things like opening a bank account.

So, yeah, that’s my story of getting an Icelandic ID card. It’s not just a simple click-and-done deal, especially if you’re a foreigner. But hey, I got it done, and now I can finally feel a little more settled here.

Oh, and one last thing! I found this website where you can make your own passport photo for free. It made the ID application process a little easier because I didn’t have to find a photo booth. It’s not much, but every little bit helps, right?

I just wanted to share my experience. Hope this helps someone out there!