Rank #47 · Feb 2026
Iceland Remote Work Visa
Almost impossible for a 6-month stay.
Key Requirements
- Visa Fee
- $100
- Processing
- 3-4 weeks
- Validity
- 6 months
- Income
- $7,800/mo
- Savings Option
- N/A
- Pet Friendliness
- 2/10
- Tax trigger
- 180 days
- Insurance required
- Yes
Cost of Living (Nomad Premium 2026)
Based on short-term rentals, coworking, and expat amenities—not local long-term rates.
- Cost Tier
- Ultra-High
- Total (est.)
- ~$5,500/mo
- 1BR Center
- ~$1,900/mo
- Coffee
- ~$6
- Internet
- 150 Mbps
- Coworking
- ~$350/mo
Visa Overview
Iceland's visa is only for 180 days and requires a massive income ($90k+ annual). It's for people who want to work from a cabin near a volcano for a few months.
Pet Entry & Rules
Almost impossible for a 6-month stay. There is a mandatory 2-week quarantine and the paperwork is exhausting. Not recommended for pets.
Tax Residency
Because the visa is limited to 180 days, you never hit the 183-day tax trigger, so your income remains tax-free in Iceland.