Iceland Long-term Visa for Remote Workers
Six months of northern lights, hot springs & midnight sun with your remote job.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source not yet confirmed by our automated check
Summary
Long-term visa letting visa-exempt non-EEA nationals live in Iceland for up to 180 days while working remotely for a foreign employer or as a foreign-based self-employed person.
Dream spread
Six months of northern lights, hot springs & midnight sun with your remote job.
Relocation reality check
Very high income bar (ISK 1,000,000/month; ISK 1,300,000 with partner); max 180 days & not renewable; only for nationals who don't need a Schengen visa; ISK 12,200 fee.
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See Solo & Household plansCheck: Income of ISK 1,000,000/month
Minimum income of ISK 1,000,000 per month.
Check: Remote work for employers or clients outside Iceland
Income must come from an employer or clients based outside Iceland; local paid work is usually not allowed on this…
Reality engine
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Eligibility
Non-EEA/EFTA nationals exempt from the Schengen visa requirement, working for a foreign company or self-employed abroad, with foreign income of ISK 1,000,000/month.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Income of ISK 1,000,000/month
BlockerMinimum income of ISK 1,000,000 per month. Derived from the program's stated requirement — the official source sets how income is measured (gross or net, period, family add-ons).
Remote work for employers or clients outside Iceland
CautionIncome must come from an employer or clients based outside Iceland; local paid work is usually not allowed on this route.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Income requirement
- 1,000,000 ISK per month≈ USD 8,248/month (approximate, as of 2026-10-21)
- Duration
- 3–6 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- No tax exemption mentioned; stays under 183 days generally don't create Icelandic tax residency — confirm.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
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Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“ISK 1,000,000 per month ... ISK 1,300,000 if you also apply for a spouse or cohabiting partner”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
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