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Long-term visa for remote workers

IcelandRemote work and digital nomads

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Which remote workers qualify: foreign employees, freelancers, company owners or other remote professionals?

The Directorate of Immigration announced on 13 May 2026 that, with the entry into force of the new Visa Act (No. 37/2026), the provision in the Foreign Nationals Act concerning long-term visas has been repealed and a new provision on short-term residence permits has entered into force. Foreign nationals wishing to stay in Iceland for longer than 90 days may apply for such a permit, provided that the purpose of their stay does not fall under existing residence permit categories and that they do not intend to settle permanently in Iceland. The published short-term residence permit is granted to close family members (a marital spouse, parent, child or sibling) making an extended visit and to artists, scientists or athletes whose stay does not require another type of residence permit; remote workers are not listed. The official source does not state any remote-worker profile that currently qualifies.

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  • The official source does not state any remote-worker profile that currently qualifies.

What income threshold applies, how must it be demonstrated, and how does family affect it where stated?

The Directorate of Immigration announced on 13 May 2026 that, with the entry into force of the new Visa Act (No. 37/2026), the provision in the Foreign Nationals Act concerning long-term visas has been repealed and a new provision on short-term residence permits has entered into force. Foreign nationals wishing to stay in Iceland for longer than 90 days may apply for such a permit, provided that the purpose of their stay does not fall under existing residence permit categories and that they do not intend to settle permanently in Iceland. The published short-term residence permit is granted to close family members (a marital spouse, parent, child or sibling) making an extended visit and to artists, scientists or athletes whose stay does not require another type of residence permit; remote workers are not listed. The official source does not state any current income threshold for remote workers.

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  • The official source does not state any current income threshold for remote workers.

Where must the employer, company or clients be located? Is local work restricted?

The Directorate of Immigration announced that, with the entry into force of the new Visa Act (No. 37/2026), the provision in the Foreign Nationals Act concerning long-term visas has been repealed and a new provision on short-term residence permits has entered into force. Foreign nationals wishing to stay in Iceland for longer than 90 days may apply for such a permit, provided that the purpose of their stay does not fall under existing residence permit categories and that they do not intend to settle permanently in Iceland. The official source does not state any current rule on where a remote worker's employer or clients must be located or on local work.

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  • The official source does not state any current rule on where a remote worker's employer or clients must be located or on local work.

Can family accompany? How long is the status granted and can it be renewed?

The Directorate of Immigration announced on 13 May 2026 that, with the entry into force of the new Visa Act (No. 37/2026), the provision in the Foreign Nationals Act concerning long-term visas has been repealed and a new provision on short-term residence permits has entered into force. Foreign nationals wishing to stay in Iceland for longer than 90 days may apply for such a permit, provided that the purpose of their stay does not fall under existing residence permit categories and that they do not intend to settle permanently in Iceland. The published short-term residence permit is granted to close family members (a marital spouse, parent, child or sibling) making an extended visit and to artists, scientists or athletes whose stay does not require another type of residence permit; remote workers are not listed. The official source does not state any current family or length-of-stay rule for remote workers.

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  • The official source does not state any current family or length-of-stay rule for remote workers.

What immigration-relevant tax/residence information is officially stated, and what longer-term residence direction exists?

The Directorate of Immigration announced on 13 May 2026 that, with the entry into force of the new Visa Act (No. 37/2026), the provision in the Foreign Nationals Act concerning long-term visas has been repealed and a new provision on short-term residence permits has entered into force. Foreign nationals wishing to stay in Iceland for longer than 90 days may apply for such a permit, provided that the purpose of their stay does not fall under existing residence permit categories and that they do not intend to settle permanently in Iceland. The published short-term residence permit is granted to close family members (a marital spouse, parent, child or sibling) making an extended visit and to artists, scientists or athletes whose stay does not require another type of residence permit; remote workers are not listed. The official source does not state immigration-relevant tax information or any longer-term residence direction for remote workers.

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Limits of the record
  • The official source does not state immigration-relevant tax information or any longer-term residence direction for remote workers.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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