Residence permit based on work (expert knowledge, labour shortage, service contract) (Dvalarleyfi vegna atvinnu)
Residence permit based on work (expert knowledge, labour shortage, service contract) is a residence route in Iceland (Angajare). Employer-specific; work permit from Directorate of Labour + UTL residence permit; expert = degree/specialist skills; pay per collective agreements. Fee ISK 80,000 (spouse 110,000, child 60,000, 2026). No self-employed, investor or financial-independence route for non-EEA.
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 4 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 7 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide income; foreign experts may get 25% of salary tax-exempt for first 3 yrs (approval needed).
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categorie | Angajare |
|---|---|
| Investiție | — |
| Taxe (familie) | CHF 1'620 |
| Venit / an | — |
| Active | — |
| Ședere min. | — |
| RP | 4 |
| Cetățenie | 7 |
| Muncă | yes |
| Eligibil | Non-EEA/CH nationals with Icelandic employer |
| Impozit | Worldwide income; foreign experts may get 25% of salary tax-exempt for first 3 yrs (approval needed). |
| La data de | 2026-10 |
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