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🇮🇸 Iceland

Iceland Digital Nomad Visa: requirements and how to apply

Allows remote professionals to experience Iceland’s nature and safety for up to 180 days with zero local tax liability.

Official Iceland digital nomad visa page

Iceland Long-Term Visa for Remote Workers

Allows remote professionals to experience Iceland’s nature and safety for up to 180 days with zero local tax liability.

Typical duration
90 to 180 days
Path to permanent residency
Temporary stay (does not lead to permanent residency)

Main requirements

  • Monthly income ≥ 1,000,000 ISK (~$7,300 USD)
  • Non-EEA visa-exempt passport
  • Zero local Icelandic tax

Official page

Documents usually needed for Iceland

  • Citizenship of a non-EU/EEA country that does not require a tourist visa to travel to the Schengen Area
  • Proof of monthly foreign income of at least 1,000,000 ISK (~$7,300 USD) for an individual, or 1,300,000 ISK with spouse
  • Remote employment confirmation from foreign employer or self-employment documentation
  • Comprehensive travel and health insurance covering entire duration of stay
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months and a compliant photo (make yours here)

Application steps

  1. 1

    ÚTL Application Submission

    Submit paper application by mail or in person to the Directorate of Immigration in Reykjanesbær with income proof.

    2 - 4 weeks

  2. 2

    Visa Sticker Affixed in Iceland or Abroad

    Receive approval notification and have the long-term D-visa sticker stamped into passport.

    1 week

More about moving to Iceland

Find a licensed adviser

For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.

Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Iceland. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.

Directorate of Immigration (Útlendingastofnun - ÚTL)

General information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with Directorate of Immigration (Útlendingastofnun - ÚTL) on the official website before applying.