Iceland remote or digital nomad route
1 current source-backed remote or digital nomad pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-16
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term visa for remote work | Applicants and accompanying family members must be visa-exempt to enter Iceland; the main applicant must work remotely as a foreign employee or genuinely self-employed, prove monthly remote-work income of at least ISK 1,000,000 (ISK 1,300,000 with a spouse or partner), and hold valid passport and insurance. | 2026-07-16 | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term visa for remote work | The exact form requires confirmation that an employee can work remotely in Iceland or that a self-employed applicant is genuinely self-employed in the relevant country, and records a minimum remote-work income of 1,000,000 ISK per month. | Official source |
| Long-term visa for remote work | The Icelandic Directorate of Immigration application form defines the long-term remote-work visa for individuals who plan to stay in Iceland and work remotely; this is a route-scope statement, not an individual visa approval. | Official source |
Official sources
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