Migrating To Iceland

Working in Iceland for short or long periods can be a great way to discover the country, it’s culture and get to know the people.  It’s also a good way to decide wether you want to settle down and become an Icelandic citizen.  Obtaining a work permit can either be easy or very hard depending on your situation.

Iceland is a member of the European Economic Area (EEA).  All nationals / passport holders of EEA member countries do not require permits to work in Iceland.  The EEA countries are: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Eire, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden. Detailed Information for EEA nationals wanting to work in Iceland are available from the Directorate of Labour.