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Curacao vs Iceland: the digital nomad visas compared

Partially verified Last verified June 15, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Tax treatment differs: Curacao — foreign income exempt; Iceland — unclear — verify individually. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Curacao @HOME and the Iceland Remote Work Long-Term Visa.
Criteria Curacao @HOME Iceland Remote Work Long-Term Visa
Minimum income / month No fixed threshold €6,935
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Salary / employment contract
Initial duration 6 months 6 months
Renewable Yes (better) No
Maximum total stay 1 year 6 months
Path to permanent residence No No
Path to citizenship No No
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Foreign income exempt Unclear — verify individually
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €255 ≈ €85 (better)
Where to apply Online, In country In country
Processing time 2 weeks 2–4 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Curacao @HOME →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Iceland Remote Work Long-Term Visa →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Don't forget insurance

Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.

Insurance for Curacao → Insurance for Iceland →

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