Immigrant life in Iceland has surprisingly been a smooth transition for me. I think part of that has to do with the fact that there are certain things in the country that have made living here easy. Of course it is important to mention that what I point out in this episode are based on my own experience and will vary from person to person. In this podcast episode, I go over 5 specific things that come to mind when I think about what has made immigrant life in Iceland easier as I continue to learn and adjust to the country.
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Here is the list of the 5 things that make immigrant life easier that I talk about in the episode:
- Getting my taxes down by Taxes for Expats – crucial for immigrant life if you want to stay compliant with the tax laws in your home country
- Having community (in-person and online)
- Seeing familiar products from the US in stores in Iceland
- English is widely spoken here
- Being able to get shipments for a good price via iHerb.com
I often get asked by people from around the world how they can move to Iceland. It varies for everyone, but I recommend checking out this video to get an idea of what visas are available to you and much more.
Random Fact of the Episode
One of the funny things to me is that I have totally taken on the habit of Icelanders where they bring an empty suitcase with them when they go on vacation. It is often so expensive to buy clothes and certain products here, that it can be less expensive to buy a plane ticket and bulk shop for things out of the country.
Icelandic Word of the Episode
Innflytjandi – immigrant
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