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 (Lavoro). 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.
| Categoria | Lavoro |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 1'620 |
| Reddito / anno | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | — |
| Residenza perm. | 4 |
| Cittadinanza | 7 |
| Lavoro | yes |
| Ammessi | Non-EEA/CH nationals with Icelandic employer |
| Imposte | Worldwide income; foreign experts may get 25% of salary tax-exempt for first 3 yrs (approval needed). |
| Stato al | 2026-10 |
Solo informazione generale – non è consulenza fiscale, legale, migratoria, d'investimento o finanziaria, né un rapporto con il cliente. Dati semplificati, indicativi e forse non aggiornati. Verificate sempre con l'autorità ufficiale e un professionista abilitato del paese prima di agire. Eventuali link partner sono indicati e possono generarci un compenso.