Iceland•EuropeVaries
ISK kr 12,200
Varies by filing options
6 months
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote work OK
Stay up to 180 days in Iceland while teleworking for a foreign employer, with at least ISK 1,000,000 monthly income (ISK 1,300,000 with partner).
Iceland's Long-Term Visa for Remote Work lets non-EEA/EFTA citizens who are already visa-exempt for the Schengen Area live in Iceland for up to 180 days while continuing to work for a foreign employer or their own foreign business. The visa is paper-only, costs ISK 12,200, and is not renewable: holders must leave and wait 12 months before applying again.
Applicants must prove foreign monthly income of at least ISK 1,000,000 (about USD 7,400), or ISK 1,300,000 if bringing a spouse or cohabiting partner, plus valid health insurance covering the stay. Holders cannot get an Icelandic ID number, settle permanently, or take any job in the Icelandic labour market; the visa is purely an extended-stay endorsement for remote professionals.
This visa is ideal for well-paid digital nomads from visa-exempt countries (such as the US, UK, Canada, Japan, Australia) who want one extended Icelandic stay with family rather than relocation.
| Initial grant | 6 months |
Must be a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA/EFTA.
Must be exempt from the visa requirement to enter Iceland (visa-free status).
Must not have been granted a long-term visa for remote work in Iceland in the 12 months preceding the application.
Must be employed by a foreign company or be self-employed in their home country.
Must provide proof of monthly income of at least ISK 1,000,000 (approx. $7,000 USD) for a single applicant, or ISK 1,300,000 for an applicant with a spouse/partner.
Must not intend to settle permanently in Iceland or participate in the local labor market.
Min. Income
12,000,000 EUR/yr
Completed and signed application form for a long-term visa for remote work.
Valid passport (original and copy of all pages).
One recent passport-sized photograph (35x45mm).
Proof of payment of the application fee.
Confirmation of health insurance valid in Iceland.
Proof of purpose of stay (e.g., employment contract or confirmation of self-employment).
Proof of sufficient monthly income (e.g., bank statements, salary slips, or contracts).
If applicable, marriage certificate or proof of cohabitation and birth certificates for children.
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