International professionals in Iceland receive several strong benefits, including:

  • Free or low-cost healthcare services
  • Paid annual leave and public holidays
  • Maternity and paternity benefits
  • Employer pension contributions
  • Safe and well-regulated working conditions
  • Strong labour laws protecting working hours, overtime, and job security
  • High standard of living with clean air and a peaceful environment
  • Access to excellent public services
  • Flexible working hours in many companies
  • Good work-life balance and family-friendly policies
  • Equal rights and protections similar to Icelandic citizens