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Iceland / Officially listed
Long-term visa for remote work
Iceland’s government information centre describes a finite remote-work visa for eligible non-EEA and non-EFTA nationals.
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- Income evidence
- >= 1,000,000 ISK / month
Single-applicant foreign income; the published couple requirement is higher.
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- Not verified
- Initial stay
- 180 days
The official guidance describes 90 to 180 days; the actual permitted period depends on the application and travel circumstances.
Official source 1Official source 2Checked - Published maximum stay
- 180 days
The official guidance describes 90 to 180 days; the actual permitted period depends on the application and travel circumstances.
Official source 1Official source 2Checked - Visa validity
- Not verified
- Tax information
- Not verified
Amounts describe the sourced branch, not every household or alternative means test. Visa validity and permission to stay are separate. Months and years keep their calendar units.
Who can use this route
Applicants must be from outside the EEA or EFTA and must not need a visa for entry to Schengen.
Official source 1Official source 2CheckedApplicants must not have received an Icelandic long-term visa during the preceding 12 months and must not intend to settle permanently.
Official source 1Official source 2CheckedForeign monthly income must reach ISK 1,000,000, or ISK 1,300,000 when applying with a spouse or cohabiting partner.
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Official source 1Official source 2CheckedFor visits subject to the Schengen 90/180 rule.
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