Iceland•EuropeVaries
12,200 ISK
6 months
No
Not Required
Allowed
No
Allowed
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.
Education
none or higher
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.
| Application Portal | https://island.is/saekja-um-langtimavegabrefsaritun-vegna-fjarvinnu | island.is |
| Official Info | https://utl.is/en/long-term-visa-for-remote-workers-and-their-family-members | utl.is |
| Max Stay | Up to 180 days (6 months) | utl.is |
| Max Stay Estimate | type: days, initialDays: 180, notes: Up to 180 days (6 months); not renewable; cannot have held a lo… | utl.is |
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