Work in Slovakia for a company based in Iceland

Can I live in Slovakia and work remotely for a company in Iceland?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. Do you need a work visa to work in Iceland?
  2. Does your current visa allow you to work in Iceland?
  3. Do you have a company in Iceland that would sponsor your work permit?
  4. Is your current visa transferable to Iceland?

Is it possible to work remotely for a company in Iceland? Yes, it is possible. However, you need to check the following points:
Does a company in Iceland need to sponsor a work permit for me? Yes, they do. However, there are many companies in Iceland that would be happy to sponsor a work permit for you.
Yes, it is possible.

How to find remote work in Iceland while living in Slovakia?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Iceland even though you are located in Slovakia. For that we will provide you with a list of the best remote jobs in Iceland.

If you are a Slovakian and you want to work remotely in Iceland, you should know that the majority of remote jobs in Iceland are available for foreigners.
In addition, if you are a Slovakian and you want to work remotely in Iceland, you will need to be able to speak Icelandic and English.
However, if you are a Slovakian and you want to work remotely in Iceland, you should know that it is not that difficult to find remote jobs in Iceland.
In fact, it is not that difficult to find remote jobs in Iceland, even though you are located in Slovakia.

How to get paid in Slovakia when working remotely for a corporation in Iceland?

You can get paid in Slovakia even if you are working for a company in Iceland, however , the process of getting paid in Slovakia is a bit different than in the US or other countries.

There are two options for getting paid in Slovakia. One is by direct deposit and the other is by bank transfer. Both options are pretty easy, but you need to find the right bank.
The bank is the most important thing for getting paid in Slovakia. So, let’s start with the most important thing.

How to get paid in Slovakia?
In order to get paid in Slovakia you need to work with a bank that is licensed in Slovakia. Most banks in Iceland are licensed in Iceland, but not all of them are licensed in Slovakia.
You can find a list of licensed banks in Slovakia here.
Once you find the bank that is licensed in Slovakia you need to open an account. You can do this online or at a bank branch.
The bank account you need to open is called a “konto” in Slovak and “Konto” in English. The “Konto” is the account that you will use to get paid in Slovakia.
The easiest way to open the “Konto” is online. The bank will ask for your ID, your address and your bank account number.
You can open the “Konto” online by clicking here.

How do taxes work in Slovakia if I’m working remotely for a company Slovakia?

When working remotely in Slovakia for a firm based in Iceland, taxes might be tricky, therefore I’d like to know if I can work remotely for a company Slovakia, and if so, what are the rules and regulations for that?

You can work remotely for a company in Slovakia, but you have to pay taxes to the Slovak government.
In case you are working for a company in Slovakia and you are a citizen of Slovakia or you are a resident of Slovakia, you have to pay taxes to the Slovak government.
In case you are a citizen of Slovakia or a resident of Slovakia, you have to pay taxes to the Slovak government.