Iceland

Duration

3+ Months

Work Visa Iceland

About

Many people have always desired to travel to Iceland. They yearn to stand on a black sand beach and gaze out into the Atlantic Ocean. They think about what it would be like to actually stand atop a glacier or witness an erupting volcano. Many are successful in realizing this ambition, but some succeed in finding jobs in the realm of fire and ice.

Authorization from the Icelandic government to work there is known as an Iceland work visa. It entitles the possessor to employment in Iceland.

One must have a job lined up in Iceland and a written employment contract before applying for a work permit. The visa application must be submitted along with the employment contract and should be done so before the applicant departs for Iceland.

Eligibility

The work visa in Iceland is for those applying for a temporary stay in the country,

    • For an expert-level job.
    • As an athlete.
    • To reduce the labour shortage in the country.

Documents

You must provide,

  • A thoroughly filled visa application form in  Icelandic or English.
  • Identity documents, including passport, photographs, ID card copy, etc.
  • Proof that you have been offered employment in Iceland.
  • The credentials regarding your qualifications and previous achievements.
  • Evidence that you have got a place to stay in Iceland after you move there.
  • Proof that you are financially stable to sponsor your visit and stay in the country.
  • Documents to prove that you do not have any medical or criminal history.

Process

Once you have met all the requirements and conditions, you may go on with the process of application. However, you must know the visa processing time and apply accordingly.

Visa Processing Time
Applications are anticipated to take 90 days to process from the day that sufficient supporting material is received. Processing times will increase if supporting documentation is lacking or insufficient. As long as they have a job lined up in the nation, the Embassy encourages people who intend to apply to move swiftly and submit the application as soon as they can.

How to Apply
The Directorate of Immigration and the Directorate of Labour are responsible for processing applications for residency permits in Iceland. The Directorate of Immigration must receive both the application and the necessary papers from the applicant. The employment contract and application are then forwarded to the Directorate of Labour for processing.

Duration & Fees

Duration
You should file for this visa if you plan to stay and work in Iceland for more than 90 days. Otherwise, you may go with the Schengen visa. The visa duration mostly depends on your employer and the nature of your work.

Fees
Depending on where you are travelling from, what you plan to perform, and how soon you need it, the overall cost of obtaining a work visa in Iceland will vary. The work visa for Iceland costs from 12000 to 15,000 ISK. It equals around 80 to 100 USD. Remember that this is only the visa processing fee and you need to take care of other expenses.

Extension

The work permit can be extended as per the requirement. The employer in the country can play a huge role in extending your visa. Thus, you must have a job offer in the country while applying for an extension.

Highlights

Part-time Work
This visa allows foreign students to have part-time jobs to take care of their expenses.

Extension
It can be extended if workers are needed in the country.

Travel
You may travel throughout the country on this visa.

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