Group leaders from non-EEA countries can now work in Iceland for up to 90 days without a permit, provided they are involved in short-term projects and are representing their business.

All work permit applications should be submitted to The Directorate of Immigration, which will then forward your application to the Directorate of Labour, where all work permit applications are processed and issued.

Icelanders are very family-centric—not surprising given the island's population of approximately 400,000—and they value a healthy work-life balance. An average Icelandic workweek is 40 hours, and companies are typically family-friendly and flexible, understanding that employees may have dentist appointments, teacher's meetings, and calls to pick up a sick child. 

If you are new to Iceland and are looking for information on how to connect with other people or some general guidance, you could start by viewing the website "New in Iceland," where you can find all kinds of information in several foreign languages.

Iceland has a long-term visa for remote work. Here are some answers to the most common questions.

Job hunting in Iceland without speaking Icelandic can be tricky. While Google translate has made significant improvements, it only helps to a certain degree. Most likely, positions that match a non-Icelandic-speaker will already be advertised in English (or both languages), so it is still worthwhile to check the job announcements.