How do you import household goods to Iceland in 2026?

You generally need continuous residence abroad for at least 12 months, registered lögheimili in Iceland, ownership and use of the goods for at least one year, and arrival of the shipment within six months of taking up residence. Customs may extend the window to 12 months in special cases. Adults can also bring newer items duty-free up to about 140,000 ISK of retail value at purchase; under-18s sit at half that band.

Motor vehicles, boats, aircraft, commercial equipment, and built-in fittings are not household goods. Bicycles can count. Alcohol, tobacco, food, firearms, medicines, and pets follow separate permit tracks.

Book a shipping line and a customs broker before the container sails. Provide the bill of lading, transport invoice, and invoices for any dutiable pieces. Brokers often file before arrival so Skatturinn can clear the load; duty-free packs commonly use the simplified E-1.3 declaration. Keep proof of foreign residence such as a prior lease, employment contract, or permit if Customs asks.

You need a workable Icelandic address and usually a kennitala trail before the domicile claim looks real: How to rent a home and Apply for a residence permit. Capital Region deliveries often stage through Reykjavik logistics: Living in Reykjavik.