How to Move to Iceland from the United States - Packed with Important Details 🤓
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2020
- This video dives deep into what you need to know if you want to move to Iceland from the United States. When I was looking to move 5 years ago, I wish a video like this had been around. Below is a list of different resources that I talk about in the video.
A lot of work went into making this video, so I very much appreciate it if you give it a thumbs up and share it with people who will find it helpful.
Directorate of Immigration - Útlendingastofnun (UTL)
www.utl.is/index.php/en/home-...
List of all the Residence Permits and where you can read more information
www.utl.is/index.php/en/resid...
Working in Iceland website
work.iceland.is/
Where to find a job in Iceland
work.iceland.is/living/job-hu...
Ultimate Iceland Packing Checklist
allthingsiceland.com/iceland-...
Moving to Iceland - Q&A Facebook group
/ movingtoiceland
Lists of websites to find Housing
work.iceland.is/living/house-...
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#iceland #movetoiceland #howto
I went to Iceland once and realized I had forgotten a jacket/sweater. Walking around in a t-shirt didn't last long; bought an Icelandic sweater...which I drunkenly lost in Germany a couple years later. Second time to Iceland, much better prepared. Third time I go, I hope to never leave.
***Just one of the many Americans looking at expats around the world on how to get out of this hell hole of a country***
I totally understand.
I can dream, lol.
Me too, Shontel!! Get me the hell out of here! Unless Biden wins, of course.
@@aeanderson8491 It matters not which idiot wins!!!!! We are fukin screwed!!!!! I wish I had moved out of US many, many years ago!!!! I saw the writing on the wall way back then
@@reyannawynters1800 I feel the same way.
I can't believe I'm looking for hours everyday at videos in 2023 on places to move out of the US. Things are getting so scary in the US and I'm terrified. I'm trying to figure out every way possible right now to leave the US. Its not safe anymore so I'm glad I found ur channel to help me a bit. I was really considering trying for denmark or iceland. I just wanna move as soon as I can before things get worse. Even if I move and I'm broke at least I could work on it and be safe
why is it scary
Just a note on the 6 month rule for getting into the Healthcare and benefit system that does not just apply to foreign nationals but also Icelandic citizens that have had a legal residence out side Iceland for more than 18 months. I am an Icelander but have lived in the UK for 17 years so if I were to move back to Iceland I would be in the same situation as any foreign national it would take me 6 months to get back into the system
Thanks for adding that. 😊
Ugh you’re such a happy person and u seem so fun to be around, I love this
😂 Thanks. 😊
Congrats on your Equal Rights award! Also, this is so super thorough and given me a lot of homework to do and consider. Thanks so much for assembling all this together!
Thank you and my pleasure. 😊
Take me plzzzz Iceland lol I don’t wanna live in the US anymore 😭😭😭
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Go for it! If you have no dependants etc, and can make it a goal you won't regret! I moved to Amsterdam at 18.
@@thebeanspillpodcast6839 woooah! How did you move?
Where in the US do you live?
As for the weather, I survived Hurricane Katrina. Weather doesn't bother me too much.
Congrads Jewels!!! The working in Iceland part was awesome!
Thank you!! Glad to hear that the working part of the video was helpful. 😊
This was super. Thanks for all you effort and work to create this video!
You are awesome. You deserve the award so much. Thank you to YOU for your passion.
Aww, thank you so much. ❤️
I live in Maryland, USA and I use light therapy goggles to treat seasonal affective disorder. Light therapy might be a good option for people who struggle with the longer/darker days.
Agreed.
I used a full spectrum light on my desk at work in Seattle, and I believe it really helped prevent SAD (seasonal affective disorder)
I live in North Dakota which is dark, dry, and cold in the winter so I might give a look to some of these!
Also a side note: I think living in North Dakota is a pretty ok place to get the gist of somewhere as cold and at times dangerous weather of Iceland. North Dakota has incredible storms that can easily rip off large branches off trees and lots of windy days.
Every time I've taken a look at Iceland, it's been seeming a better and better place to live. I just wish I could.
It's so interesting to see how different countries handle emigration and residency. Thanks for the great video!
My pleasure and thanks for watching.
I’m glad it’s harder to get in otherwise it would look like the southern border in my country America and that’s why Iceland is nice
Thanks for the video, very informative. Love the turquoise jewelry
Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed the video and the jewelry. 🤗
I've been enjoying the videos! Your enthusiasm reignited my desire to visit Iceland! Thanks.
Awesome! So glad to hear that. 😊
Awesome video and thank you so much for the information and research. I am looking to move to Iceland sometime in the near future. Also, Congrats on your reward, as others have mentioned, well deserved! Cheers.
I just found your site and I will be a faithful follower. I love Icelandic cheese which is a wonderful discovery from a layover flight.
This is so so helpful! Thank you for putting this video out there :) And also congrats on your award!!
My pleasure and thank you! 🤗
I travel a lot in whole world and I saw a lot of nice countries but Iceland is real Paradise,nice nature, extremely nice people and safe...I live in Germany but be honest I try to move to Iceland ,there is super positive place on the Earth
This is has been incredibly useful! Thank you so kuch for this. Especially because I am not from an EU/ EEA country.
Maybe now I can get to start the process!
Much love from Dubai
My pleasure. Much love back to you. 😊
Hello Jewels, My 2nd video of yours, and I enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure and thank you for watching. ❤️
Love your videos! Only visited once February of 2016, but it was my favorite trip ever! doing the ring road in winter is 💯
Congrats on your reward. I know it's late, but I'm happy for you. I love your videos and I wanna visit/move to iceland someday.
Congratulations on your award👏. Thank you this great video. I really appreciate it. I am looking for new land to relocate to improve my peace of mind😌
Congrats on your award! That's amazing, and thank you for your work :)
Thank you so much!
Congratulations on being recognized for the good things you do. Keep on sharing. Keep on connecting. God Bless.
Thank you so much
This is a great video! Thanks for being so educational and courageous in sharing your life experiences with strangers on the internet.
Just a quick bit of feedback, some bloggers slice up there videos with chapters to easily scroll through different sections of the video. This could be a very useful feature for this specific video which has key chunks of info... Someone can easily reference your video and flip to the part they want to rewatch.
Great feedback and I will look into doing that. 😊
Wow, im so grateful for this video thank very much so MUCH! & am very conscious about moving to iceland, one of the most unique countries in the world, congrats to your reward!(: (very helpful & looking to make a life there)
Thank you for watching and the lovely comment. I’m happy to hear this is helpful. 😊
Congratulations !!!👏 👏 👏 So nice!!! Lovely Award!!💖💖💖
Love, love, love your channel!
Thank you 🤗
This was very helpful. Thank you!
So much great information. Thank you 🙏🏽❤️
You’re very welcome
hi queen i haven't watched the whole video yet but this is very helpful! i haven't visited iceland yet but reykjavik looks so nice to live and work in :-)
and living in the united states (while we definitely have it better than a lot of places) is very draining recently
So helpful!! Thank you!!!!
My pleasure and I’m glad to hear that you found it helpful. 😊
Congratulations on your award. Well deserved. 👏🏽
I stumbled across your channel watching music videos. Odd, but true. And first of all, I would just like to say you are an absolute peach and this channel is so wholesome and it's just what I need in my life. Also, my husband and I are thinking of making the move and this channel is a godsend. If you have any other resources or advice I would be eternally grateful.
Congratulations on your award! Well deserved!
Thank you 🤗
Any extra cost is forever worth it to escape from the toxic water supply in the US…the rent you mentioned is actually less than my current place for a 1/1..thank you for all the lovely helpful videos!
Unless I missed it would love an episode on if want to visit first. Where to go, what to stay away from and maybe best tours? My luck I'll end up in a place with nothing or a scam without guidance😂
I visited Iceland in 2015 and fell in love with the place. Would love to move there.
Excellent information.
Thank you for so much for this. Being brown I needed advice, definitely going to move ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Congratulations!🏆
I love Iceland with a passion and I've never been there before but whatever the hardships I want to live and be happy there
The weather sounds like the Pacific Northwest of the US. As someone who moved there by choice, THIS SOUNDS AWESOME!!!!!
It has been my dream for years to move to Iceland. All these sources are super useful!
Thank you so much for all the help you provide!
My pleasure. Thanks for watching. 😊
This is great video.
Thank you 🤗
Here's hoping I can move to Iceland when I'm older ♡
But first, I have to learn Icelandic! ♡♡♡
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I recently subscribed to your channel. Love your cheerful outlook. Congrats 👏 on your award. Love the podcast interviews too. Thank you. Iceland sounds amazing. How do you cope with the 24-hourdarkness?
Awesome 👏🏾 💪🏾
Congrats on wonderful award. You live in a lovely town 🌺♥️
Thank you
Congratulations on your award.
Thank you! 🤗
Congratulations on your award!
Thank you 🤗
Congratulations on your award!!!!!!
Thanks! 🤗
Wow ive watched about 5 of your vids. Very interesting an american living in another seemingly more laid back country!!!! I live up in the mountains. It has suddenly started to rain very hard!!!! Weve already had a big snow this month,15"💞💞💞💞😸😸😸😸
Whoa! That’s a lot of snow. Is that normal for this time of year where you live?
@@AllThingsIceland no usually we start gettin snow around halloween. Last yr and this yr big snows mid sept. Not usual at all!!!! Now for last 2wks mid 80s for highs !!!! 💞💞💞💞😸😸😸😸am enjoying your channel!!!!!
Very helpful and useful information! I have made powerpoints trying to organize this information for myself, it is so complicated :( ! I do wish you included what types of visas would contribute to permanent residency and what permits do not go towards it- like the shortage of workers and (some) of the educational visas, the time spent does not go towards attaining permanent residency (to my knowledge) but the skilled worker time spent in Iceland *would* go towards perm. residency.. But that is focused more on residency status and not the actual act of just moving there! Lol. I'm working towards a geoscience degree in geology now and getting work experience in a similar field, and when finished with my B.S. hope to either find work right away or maybe get continued education at Iceland School of Energy.. I chose this field of study after being told it was a high demand job there, and the geothermal and hydro plants are truly incredible! I just hope things work out and immigrating permanently will even be possible in a few years. My partner and I visit annually and this is my life goal and what drives me to keep going each day. I practice Icelandic through mobile apps, books, and online programs but it is so challenging not to be immersed with media, people, and the language daily. Do you have any further suggestions for language lessons, maybe a specific online tutoring program or series? :) Your videos motivate me and bring comfort in knowing that immigrating IS possible for us Americans, even if it is waaay more of a PIA than if we had EU member status! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us, I am obsessed with your vids and been binging your content for days! Sending warm vibes from sunny south Florida
Thank you! Im coming to iceland
Yay!! 🥳🥳🥳
Not moving to Iceland but here watching the video anyway :)
Thanks so much for all of that information, especially the Fulbright scholarship! As I want to get my masters degree in iceland, I have discovered that grants or scholarships to Iceland are nearly non-existent. Also, I subscribed to your podcast :D
You will win The Peace Prize.
That would be amazing. 😊
Thank you so so much. Watching your videos is so uplifting. :-) :-) :-) Medicine for the soul and mood :-) :-) :-)
Thank you for this! I’ve been wanting to move for a while now and this is so helpful. 🧡✨
My pleasure. So glad to hear it is helpful. Good luck! 😊
I was raised not to depend on anyone but God and myself. These politicians are in there for the $$$$$$! D.C. means don't care! Medicare does not care.
All lives matter, and BLM is a huge JOKE, because it does not matter to evil and heartless demons!
How come Singapore does not have these senseless murders etc? THINK!!
Harvest the organs of ALL rapists, murderers, and traitors!
graphics.suntimes.com/homicides/
Everyone dies..
I thank God for these 78 years next month! I travelled from age 20 t0 73, and I worked, and never begged, but I helped non beggars!
Let go and let God always.
Hey love your channel. Can you make videos of the surrounding?
As an Australian citizen I'm really surprised that Iceland only seems to be as expensive as Australia (depending on where you live). Fuel, rent and even salaries are very similar. The tax rates are similar but there is no tax free threshold (in Australia you can earn $18,000 tax free) so I would probably pay more tax overall, not sure by how much. It's weird to me because Iceland is framed is being EXTREMELY expensive which is something I've just believed however it seems that as an Australian, I would find it normal- maybe a little bit pricier but not noticeably. It also puts into context our comparatively (compared to US in particular) high minimum wage which relative to cost of living is not very high at all.
This is great and much appreciated 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. Any info on retired folks who may be thinking about moving to Iceland?
My pleasure and great question. I’m not sure about that. I’m sure it happens, but I need to look into it.
All Things Iceland that would be appreciated, thank you 🙏🏽
Hi Jules. Congrats & well done on your award.
I’m a Londoner from Jamaican heritage & will be moving to Iceland within the next 9 months with my Icelandic partner. I have visited Iceland once/twice a year for the past 12 years so feel that I’m quite familiar. My partner still tells me that it’s quite different living there than just visiting. However.we shall see! Thanks for the vid. Very interesting & very useful.
Thank you! Good luck with the move. 🤗
congrats u deserve it yea
There are quite a bit of similarities with Iceland and US legal immigration system. Just that in the US there are many more complications with the legal system.
I’m new to your channel and I’d like to know if the country has a national dish or dishes and if so what is your favorite one?
do you recommend a specific month to experience average winter weather? I visited Iceland with my family in march, it had little snow, lots of rain, but it was honestly warmer than where we live (north east USA) 😂 It quickly became an option on my list for the future, absolutely loved Reykjavik!
Congrats many good blessings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😎😎😎😎🎈🎇🧨🎉🎆💖💖
Thank you! 🤗
Will you be doing a video on transportation around Iceland? Is there a public transportation system?
Definitely moving to Iceland
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Super helpful info! For the student visa route, does it have to be for post grad level of studies? Currently looking into a practical Icelandic diploma and wasn’t sure if it needed to be a higher level of education. Thank you!
It doesn’t have to be post graduate studies. I know someone who is taking the same course you’re interested in and she has a student visa. 😊
I see now, your very smart 😊
Thanks
I will be there in the next six months.. a new start . Hopefully we can meet . Be blessed 🙏😍
Much of the financial information you are sharing is very similar to the Netherlands... Where I lived for around 10 years and I was born in ...my dad left because the NL because taxes were so high... My dad was a six-figure earner and could not see giving almost half of his income to the government. He moved to the US in the 70s. We do travel there periodically on vacation.
And btw, I learned Dutch...sometimes the worst American in another country is a linguistically unintergrated one, in my opinion.... I still speak it with friends and family over WhatsApp.
I'm a Dutch citizen, living in the US. It would be interesting to know if that makes moving to other Schengen countries easier.
I’m smiling ear to ear about your award!!! You are an inspiration and you have inspired me to move to Iceland!! Do you think it’s necessary to have an Icelandic name? I’m Diamond, but I wouldn’t mind Dóra!
Thank you so much and so glad to hear that. No, it’s not necessary to have an Icelandic name but you can certainly change it if you want to. 😊
Congrats on your award
Thank you! 🤗
I just got back and food prices were nearly the same as here in FL.
Hello jewel great video I wonder if your hubby can do a video on finding work as psychologist with an American degree?. How is it finding employment with degrees outside of finance,marketing, or medicine?
How do you find working at an ad agency in Iceland? I work in advertising in the States, and I’ve always been curious about working at agencies in other countries. Specifically wondering what the culture is like around working hours...here as I’m sure you know it’s not unusual to be expected to work around the clock and fairly often on weekends. Thanks again for all the great info!
Thanks for the question. An Icelandic friend of mine recommended me for the job at the ad agency. The working hours could get crazy at the agency. Not my cup of tea.
HI JULES! CONGRATULATIONS on your award ! How Cool 🌷 You mention you didnt speak the Icelandic language when you first moved to Iceland but you went right to work . In your job is English spoken ? In another video of yours you mentioned English is not widely spoken . I think thats what you said ...just wondered . Have a great day 😀
Thanks!
English is widely spoken here but it is not unusual for the communication at a work place to be done completely in Icelandic.
I was fortunate that my specific job required English but I would get multiple emails a day from people in the office in Icelandic and our big company meetings would also be in Icelandic.
@@AllThingsIceland Wow, My guess is you picked up Icelandic language quickly 😀 thanks for your reply 👍
Is it just me . As an American we never think about "leaving" the United States. Like it's not even an option. A thought we never have as Americans like there's something wrong with us if we leave if we even think about leaving. We are declared Traitors or not Patriotic . Something's really wrong with that. Just noticing our thinking is weird. People in Europe travel to other Country's all the time even move to other Country's. We are also as Americans taught Travel is for the Rich only. I'm seeing something's wrong with the way we think.
I think it's more about a fact that Americans are raised with those fancy phrases "land of dreams" and"best country in the world" from a young age and that made everyone think that they can never find happiness and succeed outside the US
@@fatisummer9106 That exactly right. It sounds very much like brainwashing .
But US has many states and people travel trough different states and to Mexico all the time.
@@GuidetteExpert Yes other States where everyone speaks English and lives the same way. With the same thinking .
@@Shay-nu7id it is brainwashing because I used to think we are the best and after the absolute disaster of who we have running th country now and the indoctrination of our kids and military is destroyed by this woke ideology and drag queen shows for children and changing genders at 6 years old has destroyed us and it’s a disease and it’s spreading everywhere so we are leaving..the more you realize how much we believed our whole life your eyes open up
Excellent choice by Mosfellsbær :)
Takk kærlega fyrir 😊
my lady a studio in NYC is around 1950 in Harlem. 800 maybe for a room lol.
😂 ok
You’re beautiful and I love the way that you speak
Thank you 😊
But I was told housing is subsidized in Reykjavik, how true is that please?
How did you make icelandic friends? Im a bit worried about that point, bc im not amazing at making friends in the first place..
What if you’re just a single person and want to work like what I do is hotel work I’ve been at a hotel for 10 years what about working at a hotel ?
A silly little question, but how is the internet in Iceland? Is it fast and reliable. I imagine in the long winters the internet would be a critical part of daily life.
Yes, the internet is very good and fast
@@ingakarlsson Thank you.
I am disabled and live on Social Security and housing assistance and Medicare/MediCal.
I want to move to Iceland and I need to know what/if any assistance is available for disabled people in Iceland. Can you please help me?
Question about buying a place. I heard there was a new law that only citizens can buy property there. Do you know anything about this?
Foreign nationals with lawful residence in Iceland can own property here. Also EU and EFTA nationals not living in Iceland. Others can apply for permission to the relevant ministry.
Incredibly gorgeous
Besides Iceland did you have any other countries that you wanted to expat to? I worry over my family and their ability to continue to live here in the States. We are law abiding citizens who work hard and I just want to be able to live comfortably and safely.
That’s a great question. Nothing immediately comes to mind. However, there is a group on Facebook called Black Americans Living Abroad. I suggest joining that to learn about other places to live. Lots of helpful people there.
@@AllThingsIceland Thank You Very Much.
@Marchelle Hughes Here are two YT channels you could consider if you haven't already found them:
Our Rich Journey if you have not already done so. They are family that moved to Portugal.
Driven Spice is a woman who has also moved to Portugal but interviews expats.
@@junquette3000 do you know any Panama 🇵🇦
Iceland has been my dreams for years. I cannot wait for COVID to be done so I can visit. How are things over there right now?
Things are rough right now. We were doing well but we recently had a big wave of infections. 😢
@@AllThingsIceland ugh, I'm so sorry! Praying everything gets better soon.
@@AllThingsIceland did they have lockdowns?
What if you're Retired? Can you retire in Iceland?
It's not to be "PC," but to be inclusive. There is a difference.
Does the marriage certificate have to be translated in Icelandic?
What is the town you live in? Thank you 😊 when I tried to find houses for sale I don’t have any luck finding any 😢
I live in Mosfellsbær. Good luck with your search.
Tell us how to visit Iceland,