Iceland Digital Nomad Visa

Last updated: July 2026

Quick Facts

Duration: Up to 180 days (issued for 90–180). Non-renewable — no new long-term visa within 12 months of a previous one
Income Requirement: ISK 1,000,000/month (~€6,900) for an individual; ISK 1,300,000/month with a spouse/partner — the highest bar of any European remote-work visa
Processing Time: ~2–4 weeks (no official processing time published)
Apply From: Paper application by mail or in person to the Directorate of Immigration (Útlendingastofnun) in Kópavogur — no online application
Application Fee: ISK 12,200 (~€85), paid by bank transfer before submitting

Requirements

1Citizen of a non-EU/EEA/EFTA country whose nationals are visa-exempt for Schengen
2Remote work for a foreign employer or your own foreign-registered business — no Icelandic employer or clients
3Income of ISK 1,000,000/month (ISK 1,300,000 with partner)
4Health insurance valid in Iceland
5No Icelandic long-term visa issued in the previous 12 months
6Application form L-802 with supporting documents

How to Apply

1Confirm your nationality is Schengen visa-exempt
2Pay ISK 12,200 by bank transfer to the Directorate of Immigration (receipt must show your name and date of birth)
3Assemble documents: passport, income proof, employer confirmation or self-employment proof, insurance, photo (form L-802)
4Mail or hand-deliver the application to the Directorate of Immigration in Kópavogur
5Receive the visa and enter Iceland within its validity

Official Iceland visa guidance

Cost Breakdown

Item	Cost
Long-term visa fee	ISK 12,200 (~€85)
Health insurance	Varies by provider
No residence-card fee	— (it is a visa, not a permit)

Schengen Zone Note

Iceland is part of the Schengen Area. If you enter on a tourist visa before your digital nomad visa is approved, your time counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period that applies across all 29 Schengen member states.

Once you hold a valid residence permit (like the digital nomad visa), your days in Iceland no longer count against the 90/180 Schengen limit. However, travel to other Schengen countries still does.

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Living Costs

Iceland is one of the most expensive countries in the world — budget €3,000–€4,500/month in Reykjavík. The income requirement exists for a reason.

Reykjavík

Rent ISK 220,000–300,000/month (~€1,500–€2,100) for a central 1-bed; coworking ISK 30,000–90,000/month; meals out €20–€35

Akureyri

Rent ISK 150,000–220,000/month for a 1-bed; very limited coworking; meals out €18–€30

Tax Implications

The visa caps stays at 180 days while Iceland's tax-residency trigger is 183 days in 12 months, so holders normally never become Icelandic tax residents. Foreign remote-work income is not taxed in Iceland; you keep paying tax at home.

Tax rules change frequently. Consult a qualified tax professional before making decisions based on this information.