Student jobs and internships in European countries

Students from the EU/EEA can work in Iceland without any permit. If you stay longer than 3 months, register with Registers Iceland – students have their own registration category.

• Student and holiday jobs are covered by the collective agreements like any other job – your pay and terms may not be lower.
• Short jobs: if you work in Iceland for less than 6 months without registering legal domicile, you need a system ID number (kerfiskennitala) for tax purposes – Iceland Revenue and Customs (Skatturinn) applies for it, usually at your employer’s request (form RSK 3.30). It gives you no residence rights.
• Tax: tell your employer to use your personal tax credit (ISK 72,492 a month in 2026). With a small part-time income, it can cover all of your income tax.

Students from outside the EEA with a student residence permit may work without a work permit for up to 60% of full-time during their studies, and more during scheduled breaks between terms.

Thinking of studying there first? See Studying in Iceland – practical information.