Relocation to Iceland
A guide to relocating to Iceland: visas, taxation, housing, education, healthcare and employment, with a personal Journey Manager and end-to-end support from Ocean.
A guide to relocating to Iceland: visas, taxation, housing, education, healthcare and employment, with a personal Journey Manager and end-to-end support from Ocean.
- CapitalReykjavík
- Population~0.4 million
- LanguageIcelandic · English widely spoken
- CurrencyIcelandic króna (ISK)
- Time zoneGMT · approximately 2-3 hours behind Israel
- Flight from IsraelApproximately 7 hours by air
Why here and what to know
Visas and residency
Iceland is part of the EEA but not the EU.
Taxation
The tax system is based on residency and the source of income, alongside social insurance.
Economy and cost of living
Housing, food and imported services are expensive.
Housing
The housing market in Reykjavík differs from other areas.
Education
Education options vary between Reykjavík, Kópavogur, Akureyri.
Healthcare
Arrange healthcare eligibility and health insurance according to your immigration and employment status, including interim coverage, the provider network and out-of-pocket contributions.
Community and culture
Reykjavík has an expatriate community and international services.
Employment and business
Employment hubs vary between Reykjavík, Kópavogur, Akureyri.
Ocean's winning tip
Coordinate your legal status, work, education and budget before choosing an address. With experience since 1944 and a global network, your Ocean Journey Manager brings these together in one plan.
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Expert guidance, practical tools and answers for better decisions throughout your journey.
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