Visas for Digital Nomads in Iceland
Summary: Find essential information about the digital nomad visa for working in Iceland.
Visa: Long-term visa for remote workers
Length of Stay: 90-180 days
Fees: Yearly Fee of 7,800 ISK (about $922 US dollars)
Online Application Available: Form L-802 May Be Downloaded Online and Fees Paid Online, but as per the FAQ, it says, "Applications can only be submitted in paper form, either in the drop box in the lobby of the Directorate of Immigration at Dalvegur 18, 201 Kópavogur or by sending the application by regular mail to the same address."
Salary Requirements: 1.000.000 ISK/month (approximately $8,000) for Individual, 1.300.000 ISK/month (approximately $10,400) for Couple
Documents Needed: Payment Receipt (More Info), (2) Passport Copies, Passport Photo, Proof of Health Insurance, Purpose of Stay (Employer Verification of Ability to Work Remotely, or, if Self-Employed Verification of Remote Work), Proof of Income, Possible Criminal Record Check (Director of Immigration May Request)
Documents Needed for Accompanying Spouse: Marriage Certificate or Document Proving Cohabitation (for at least one year)
Documents Needed for Child/ren: Birth Certificate, Custody Documents (online custodial parents may apply to bring children), Documents Regarding Education
Visa Processing Time: Application will be processed in 5 business days. You will receive a response via e-mail.
More Information & FAQs
Apply for Long-term visa for remote workers
Iceland previously had a remote workers visa for remote workers from Schengen countries that allowed them to stay up to 90 days. Now, it is open to remote works from non-Schengen countries. To be eligible, applicants need to be from a country that does not require a visa to travel to Iceland.
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