Iceland
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7 Years
Dual citizenship
Yes
Birthright
No
Ancestry
1 Generation
PIT top rate
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Corporate tax
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Territorial tax
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Wealth tax
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Crypto tax
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Unemployment
3.52%
Social security (EE)
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Pathways published
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Iceland Remote Work Long-Term Visa
Digital nomad
High-income requirement; remote workers only.
Official applicationLong-Term Visa for Remote Work (Iceland)
Digital nomad
If you work remotely for a foreign employer, this short long-term visa lets you stay in Iceland for a few months - but it is a visa, not a residence permit.
Residence Permit for the Self-Employed (Iceland)
Entrepreneur
If you run your own genuine business in Iceland or are financially independent through it, this route gives you residence tied to that activity.
Residence Permit for Family Reunification (Iceland)
Family
If a close family member is an Icelandic citizen or holds a qualifying permit, this route lets you join them and build toward settlement together.
Permanent Residence Permit (Iceland)
General residence
If you have lived in Iceland for four continuous years on a qualifying permit, this is your settlement status - secure residence with broad work rights.
Residence Permit for Students (Iceland)
Study
If you have been admitted to an Icelandic university or college, this residence permit lets you live in Iceland while you study.
Residence Permit for Qualified Professionals (Iceland)
Sponsored work
If you are a qualified professional or expert with an Icelandic job offer, this is the main route - a two-step residence permit plus a linked work permit.
Temporary Work Permit due to Labour Shortage (Iceland)
Sponsored work
If an Icelandic employer cannot fill a role locally, this temporary permit lets them hire you from outside the EEA for a job in short supply.
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Mobility (FoM)
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Travel risk
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Timezone
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Population
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