Iceland Visa Resources

General Information on Iceland Work Permits

An employer who intends to hire a foreign national from a country outside of the EEA or EFTA must apply for and already have received a work permit before the foreign national can start working.

Moving to Iceland

Information and advice on moving to Iceland, non-EEA/EFTA nationals.

Iceland - UK Foreign travel advice

This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel to Iceland.

Travelling to Iceland for work

Check if you need a visa or permit to work in Iceland and how to get one if you do (UK Citizens).

Living in Iceland

Information for British citizens moving to or living in Iceland, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.

Iceland dipomatic misions

Information about all the countries Iceland has diplomatic relations with. Iceland's accredited mission to each country, each country's accredited mission to Iceland, Iceland's Honorary Consuls around the world and visa information.

Iceland - Country Commercial Guide

Discusses key Icelandic economic indicators and trade statistics, which countries are dominant in the market, and other issues that affect trade.

Permit Validity and Dependent Rights Improved

The government has implemented several key improvements in residence and work permit validity periods and other aspects of the immigration process for foreign nationals, dependents and students in an effort to improve current labor and skills shortages.

If you are employed elsewhere and earn nearly six figures, Iceland may want you

Iceland is not the first place to lure the work-from-anywhere set with long-stay waivers. Bermuda, Barbados, the Cayman Islands and Estonia have also used the strategy

Iceland Introduces Long-Term Visa for non-EUEEA Teleworkers

Internationals who reside in Iceland will be eligible to work remotely for overseas companies and stay in the country for up to six months, Icelands government has announced. Internationals engaged in telework are allowed now to apply for a long-term visa, which permits them and their families to stay in Iceland for more than six ...