Can Americans easily move to Iceland?
Americans have made it hard for people to move to the USA – and in return it’s hard for them to move anywhere else themselves. (And it may possibly become even harder, especially if there’s going to be a wall erected around the country). If you’re a part of the EEA or EFTA, then moving to Iceland is really easy.
Can I live in Iceland as an American?
The immigration process in Iceland – EEA/EFTA citizens Lucky for us, immigrants from EEA/EFTA countries are allowed to stay in Iceland without registering a domicile for up to three months, or up to six months if actively seeking employment.
Is moving to Iceland hard?
If you want to stay longer than 3 months, take note that it is very difficult to immigrate for US Citizens into Iceland. Otherwise, you have to go through the lengthy process of either obtaining a work permit, applying for university studies, or getting cozy with a spouse from Iceland or the EU/EEA.
What are the cons of living in Iceland?
SAFETY. It’s generally an extremely safe country.
How cold does Iceland get?
The southerly lowlands of the island average around 0 °C (32 °F) in winter, while the north averages around −10 °C (14 °F). The lowest temperatures in the northern part of the island range from around −25 to −30 °C (−13 to −22 °F). The lowest temperature on record is −39.7 °C (−39.5 °F).
Can I just move to Iceland?
There is no special permit required for them to work or live in Iceland. If you are not a citizen of the EEA/EPTA, immigrating to Iceland is more challenging, but it’s worth the time and effort required. You can become a citizen of Iceland in one of three ways: Marry an Icelander.
What is it like to visit Iceland?
The Nature – Simply put, its amazing. Iceland has one of the lowest populations per square mile in the world. It is like one big national park filled with exotic, unspoiled nature. It is riddled with streams, rivers, waterfalls, glaciers, mountains (including volcanos) and more.
Is it hard to live in Iceland as an American?
When they party that hard, some of them like to fight. Americans are very welcome. The Icelandic society itself is a bit “americanized”. Living in Iceland can be very hard for climatic reasons (sunny days are rare) and for financial ones (groceries and housing are expensive).
Is Reykjavik a good place to live?
In my opinion, there is life in Reykjavik and then there’s everywhere else. The vast majority of Iceland’s small population lives in Reykjavik. Almost everywhere else is either nature or a small village, save maybe Akureyri in the north. Iceland has the cleanest nature of any country or place I have ever been to.
What are the pros and cons of living in Iceland?
Housing is generally expensive. So is food & alcohol. Main utilities are generally cheap. No need for air conditioning in the summer. In the winter, homes are heated using radiators that are powered by geothermal energy, which abounds in Iceland. Reykjavík’s night life is outrageous, especially in the summer.