Frequently asked questions about Grindavik

Here you can find frequently asked questions and answers regarding the voting rights of former Grindavík residents who wish to be on the electoral roll in Grindavík for the 2026 municipal elections.

Under a temporary provision of the Election Act No. 112/2021, individuals who were domiciled in Grindavík on 9 November 2023 and have since moved their legal domicile (address) to another municipality, are granted the opportunity to vote in Grindavík in the municipal elections on May 16th, 2026.

 

Requirements for applying to be on the electoral roll in Grindavík

  • Legal residence in Iceland at the time of application and in a municipality other than Grindavík.
  • Legal residence must have been in Grindavík (2300) on November 9, 2023.
  • Icelandic and Nordic citizens – 18 years and older on election day.
  • Other foreign citizens who have 3 years of continuous residence in Iceland on election day.

Further information on voting rights

Municipal elections 2026

Information page regarding the municipal elections

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