About Iceland

Whether you’re looking to visit, live or work in Iceland—we can support your immigration needs at every stage of your journey.

Iceland is a member of the European Economic Area (EEA) and Schengen Area. ​​If you’re a foreign national looking to visit, live, and/or work in Iceland, several options are available.

• Business Visits: As a business visitor and depending on your citizenship, you'll generally enter Iceland without a visa or you'll need to secure a Schengen C Visa from an Icelandic consular post before your travel.
• Work Authorization: If you're seeking to work in Iceland, there are three primary work authorization categories: 1) the Work and Residence Permit for Temporary Shortage of Labour, for temporary projects where no suitable local or EU staff is available, issued for up to one year; 2) the Work and Residence Permit for Qualified Professionals, suitable for foreign workers with expert knowledge necessary for the local employer, issued for up to four years and; 3) the Work and Residence Permit based on a Service Agreement, for specialized service providers where the home employer has no local place of business, issued for up to one year.​
• Internships/Traineeships: There is no trainee-specific program in Iceland.
• Self-sponsored: If you're an investor or entrepreneur, you may be eligible for a standard Work and Residence Permit by incorporating a company in Iceland and concluding an employment contract with that company. If you're a visa-exempt national and want to work remotely from Iceland, you can apply for a six-month Remote Work Program permit. To be eligible, you need sufficient funds, health insurance and a foreign employment contract suitable for remote working.

Fragomen can also consult on citizenship matters and, as permitted within the confines of local law, may be able to offer citizenship assistance.