Iceland
Europe
Key facts
- Capital
- Reykjavík
- Population
- 392,404
- 2025
- Area
- 103,000 km²
- Official language
- Icelandic
- Currency
- Icelandic Króna
- ISK
- GDP per capita
- US$98,323
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Iceland has allowed dual citizenship in both directions since 1 July 2003.
Iceland (Europe) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Global Safety Index — #1/203 (97.6/100). Lowest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #196/200 (17.5/100). The passport ranks #12/198 and reaches 193 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 81.2/100 (#21/199). On the entry side, 92/197 passports can enter Iceland without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 1 active citizenship and residence programmes in Iceland.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity86.8
- Safety & Stability97.6
- Economy & Income78.6
- Education83.8
- Environment & Clean Water67.4
- Infrastructure94.3
- Digital Connectivity77.8
- Equality92.5
- Learning Quality82.6
- Educational Attainment86.1
- Expected Years of Schooling81.8
- Education Spending91.1
- Basic Access76.5
- Violent Crime97.7
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism95.7
- Law Enforcement & Order97.2
- Road Safety98.9
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes97.9
- Coverage & Access97.8
- Health Workforce & Facilities69.3
- Spending & Investment78.7
- Financial Protection82.6
- Personal Income Tax15.8
- Capital Gains & Dividends45.0
- System & Incentives45.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security57.6
- Rule of Law & Property Rights96.8
- Political Stability95.7
- Institutions & Regulation91.1
- Financial Soundness86.3
- Monetary Stability58.3
- Freedom of Capital Movement100.0
- Education83.8
- Healthcare86.8
- Safety97.6
- Quality of Life84.6
- Cost of living17.5
- Passport91.5
- Passport91.5
- Quality of Life84.6
- Safety97.6
- Healthcare86.8
- Purchasing power & price stability45.0
- Education83.8
- Wealth Protection89.0
- Tax54.9
- Cost of living17.5
- Healthcare86.8
- Safety97.6
- Quality of Life84.6
- Tax54.9
- Wealth Protection89.0
- Affordable Prices0.0
- Price Stability58.3
- Purchasing power41.7
At a glance
Entering Iceland
- Visa-free: 92 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 105 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Europe on 1/11 indices: Global Safety Index
- Above the regional median on 7/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Long-term Visa for Remote Work
Frequently asked questions about Iceland
What is the capital of Iceland?
The capital of Iceland is Reykjavík.
What is the population of Iceland?
According to the World Bank, Iceland had a population of 392,404 in 2025.
What is the official language of Iceland?
The official language of Iceland is Icelandic.
What currency does Iceland use?
Iceland uses the Icelandic Króna (ISK).
Does Iceland allow dual citizenship?
Iceland has allowed dual citizenship in both directions since 1 July 2003.
How strong is the Iceland passport?
The Iceland passport ranks #12 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 193 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Iceland passport holders?
Holders of the Iceland passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 17 destinations and need an e-Visa for 37. Full list: Iceland passport page.
How many passports can enter Iceland without applying for a visa in advance?
92 of 197 passports can enter Iceland without applying for a consular visa in advance: 92 visa-free. 105 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Iceland offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 1 active citizenship or residency programme in Iceland: Long-term Visa for Remote Work. Details: Opportunity Map.
How long does an application take in Iceland?
In Iceland, an application under Long-term Visa for Remote Work takes about 0–1 months (reference processing time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Iceland?
In Iceland, Long-term Visa for Remote Work requires 180 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Iceland?
Long-term Visa for Remote Work can include spouse and children under 18.
Where is Iceland strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Iceland is strongest on the Global Safety Index (#1 of 203) and weakest on the Cost of Living Index (#196 of 200).
How does Iceland rank for quality of life?
Iceland scores 84.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #13 of 211.
Is Iceland expensive to live in?
Iceland scores 17.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #196 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Iceland?
Iceland scores 97.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #1 of 203.
How does Iceland rank for healthcare?
Iceland scores 86.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #8 of 192.
How does Iceland rank for education?
Iceland scores 83.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #17 of 191.
How does Iceland rank on taxes?
Iceland scores 54.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #116 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
How does Iceland rank for wealth protection?
Iceland scores 89.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Wealth Protection Index, ranking #6 of 205.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
