Do students need work permit?

A special work permit is not required for students with EEA/EFTA citizenship.

Students who are non-EEA/EFTA citizens may apply for a work permit for a position of up to 22,5 hours a week during the school year.

Employment may not commence until the work permit has been approved. Students can apply for a work permit once they have a written employment contract.

A student must submit a complete application and employment contract directly to the Directorate of Immigration. Follow the instructions from The Directorate of Immigration. A work permit is only valid for the duration of the current residence permit.

 Information on taxes and finding a job

All persons must pay taxes on any income they receive in Iceland, regardless of its nature. The taxation system in Iceland is a PAYE system - Pay-As-You-Earn.

Employers are required to deduct taxes from all salaries paid out to employees.

Generally, employees apply for a personal tax credit, see instructions at the Directorate of Internal Revenue for more details.

Individuals must have an Icelandic ID number, and non-EEA/EFTA citizens must also provide a copy of their work permit to apply.

All students who have received income in Iceland, including salaries, grants, or other forms of remuneration, must file a tax return to the Directorate of Internal Revenue (RSK) annually and no later than one week before leaving the country.  Note that exemptions may apply.

Tax return and assessment.

Exemtion from taxes

Icelandic Student Services provides an interactive online database for jobs openings.
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