Iceland Digital Nomad Visa (2026)
Iceland's Long-term Remote Work Visa requires proof of roughly €6,800 per month in remote income — defined as fixed (≈ ISK 1,000,000 per month; higher with family). You get up to 180 days initially. Europe's highest income requirement, matching its living costs.
Key visa figures
- Min. income per month
- €6,800
- Initial duration
- Up to 180 days
- Maximum stay
- 180 days, no renewal
- Family members
- Allowed
- Program launched
- 2020
- Avg. living costs (single)
- €2,145/mo
2026 estimates. Most thresholds are pegged to local wages and change yearly — confirm the current figures with the official Iceland immigration authority before applying.
Does the required income cover life in Iceland?
Average single-person living costs in Iceland run about €2,145 per month, so the €6,800 minimum leaves roughly €4,655 of monthly headroom at national-average prices — expect capital-city rents to claim a sizeable share of it.
Budget your move properly
Rent, food, transport, utilities and healthcare for Iceland — pre-filled with local averages, adjustable to your lifestyle.
Open the Iceland cost of living calculatorFrequently asked questions
Digital nomad visas in other countries
- Italy€2,350
- Spain€2,760
- Slovenia€2,900
- Hungary€3,000
- Croatia€3,300
- Portugal€3,480
- Cyprus€3,500
- Greece€3,500
- Malta€3,500
- Romania€3,700
- Latvia€4,000
- Estonia€4,500
Compare all programs on the European digital nomad visa comparison, see salaries and taxes on our Iceland guide. Staying under 90 days? Track your days with the Schengen 90/180 calculator.