🇮🇸 Iceland · Digital nomad visa
Digital nomad visa in Iceland
A long-term visa for people who work remotely for a company outside Iceland - for up to 180 days, with no extension.
Iceland offers a long-term visa for digital nomads - foreign nationals who work for a company outside the country and want to live in Iceland while continuing to work remotely.
Who qualifies for the visa
The visa is available to foreign nationals who work for a company outside Iceland.
- Validity: up to 180 days, with no option to extend.
- Minimum income: proof of monthly income of at least ISK 1,000,000 (~$8,100) for a single applicant, or ISK 1,300,000 (~$10,500) when applying together with a spouse/partner or children. The threshold is set in Icelandic krónur - the dollar figure is approximate and moves with the exchange rate.
Taxes and cost of living
Personal income tax in Iceland ranges from 31.45% to 46.25%.
Estimated monthly expenses for a family of four are around $4,200 excluding rent. Expenses for a single person are around $1,300 excluding rent. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs around $1,600 per month.
In a free consultation we will check your documents and income and tell you straight whether this visa is right for you.
Key features of the digital nomad visa
Work for a foreign company
The visa is designed for people who keep working remotely for an employer outside Iceland.
Long-term stay
The long-term visa is valid for up to 180 days - longer than a regular tourist stay, but with no option to extend.
Clear income threshold
You need to show income of at least ISK 1,000,000 (~$8,100) per month for yourself, or ISK 1,300,000 (~$10,500) when applying with a spouse/partner or children.
Transparent cost of living
Expenses of around $1,300 per month for one person, excluding rent, make it easy to plan your budget in advance.
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