HOW to move to Iceland (visas, getting a job, passports, housing)

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  • @TjaldurChannel15
    @TjaldurChannel15 3 года назад +134

    Very well said. I'd agree with every word. I have now lived in Iceland 5 years and every day I think to myself: what a privilege that is to live in this wonderful country.

    • @EmorettaRobinson
      @EmorettaRobinson 3 года назад +1

      It's such a beautiful place. I would love to see the northern lights and experience the culture there. And I can understand why people have moved there.

    • @gezyeoku
      @gezyeoku 3 месяца назад

      Are you still in Iceland?

    • @TjaldurChannel15
      @TjaldurChannel15 3 месяца назад

      @gezyeoku yes, still here 😀

    • @gezyeoku
      @gezyeoku 3 месяца назад +1

      @@TjaldurChannel15 it is not enough cold and dark? 😀

    • @TjaldurChannel15
      @TjaldurChannel15 3 месяца назад +1

      @@gezyeoku You can see Christmas lights better in the dark 😀

  • @xercesshal
    @xercesshal 3 года назад +104

    I remember reading about the Icelandic language and how it has survived centuries with little changes in linguistics which is so freaking rad. A modern Icelandic person can understand texts written by the Vikings (could be wrong because I read it 3-4 years ago).
    Its nice to hear that Icelandic people are learning English but I really hope that they don't give up their language.

    • @ingiorbauer7296
      @ingiorbauer7296 3 года назад +19

      We understand a little bit of the old texts. Not everything 😅

    • @xercesshal
      @xercesshal 3 года назад +10

      @@ingiorbauer7296 well I won't be able to read even a little bit of ancient Sanskrit so I think you guys are doing way better

    • @sscbkr48
      @sscbkr48 3 года назад +2

      It's called cultural erosion and it's accelerating.. in this digital world it it only takes a few programmed programmers to erase history.

    • @gurbudurk9713
      @gurbudurk9713 2 года назад +3

      @Nihilistic Atheist ahh... we have a baby troll

    • @RoxyCherryRozy
      @RoxyCherryRozy 3 месяца назад

      Immigration ruins language, population homogenity and more.

  • @hidetomatsumoto8331
    @hidetomatsumoto8331 3 года назад +60

    I visited Iceland for the first time last year and I truly believe it’s the most beautiful place on earth. It’s so serene and calm, it almost feels like a place that only exists in movies.
    I would love to live a rather quiet and peaceful life over there but the job situation is a bit hard, like you said. Finding a job that isn’t online or tourism is pretty difficult, I guess.
    But at least I can come visit every once in a while and indulge in the quiet life for a while!

    • @MrMosoani
      @MrMosoani 3 года назад

      Exactly what I'm planning to do after pandemic.

  • @elsberiel
    @elsberiel 3 года назад +40

    I really like the relaxed, soft tone of this video Sorelle. Also, I'm watching this as pep before my exam in Icelandic in half an hour... Wish me luck!

    • @clarecooper7443
      @clarecooper7443 3 года назад +2

      HOW DID YOU DO

    • @elsberiel
      @elsberiel 3 года назад +2

      @@clarecooper7443 I did well thank you :D

    • @clarecooper7443
      @clarecooper7443 3 года назад +1

      @@elsberiel good job 🥳🥳

    • @MrE03
      @MrE03 3 года назад

      @@elsberiel Well done! Do you have any tips/resources? I will probably have to sit it soon at some point in the near future!

  • @ottitudes
    @ottitudes 3 года назад +17

    Thank you for being considerate and appreciative of the culture of the country you moved into. So refreshing! A see a lot of people moving to countries with even slightly different cultures and then spend a lot of time complaining about how that country's culture is different from theirs and that they don't fit in. Mate, you moved to that country, you need to adapt. Your new country doesn't owe you to change for you. Also, as you said, why not spend some time trying to learn about the culture, maybe you'll actually learn to enjoy the culture!

  • @bram666
    @bram666 3 года назад +4

    I just saw your video of a couple years ago where you painted negative body image idea's on your body and stood in the steet. I found it very powerful and just wanted to say after seeing this thumbmail, you are such an amazing and beautiful women who truly lives life to the fulllest. I can honestly say that i aspire to be as amazing as you one day and you inspire me to truly live my life. Thank you for being you❤

  • @tylalockwood9869
    @tylalockwood9869 3 года назад +60

    I’m sending my friends and family your way when they’re mad I dropped everything and moved from Aus to Iceland...

    • @gezyeoku
      @gezyeoku 3 месяца назад

      Still in Iceland? 🙂

  • @reelhappytravellers2691
    @reelhappytravellers2691 3 года назад +17

    The pleasure we derive from journeys is perhaps dependent more on the mindset with which we travel than on the destination we travel to!!!!!
    This was absolutely stunning to watch. Greate work, great edit....

  • @savagereason9153
    @savagereason9153 2 года назад +2

    I really appreciate your emphasis on respecting their culture and putting aside your own when coming into such a beautiful country

  • @IBNHATTUTA
    @IBNHATTUTA 3 года назад +63

    Thank you for all the information! And congrats on 1M!! 😍

  • @mattostrowski
    @mattostrowski 3 года назад +1

    Wow! Never have I realized that you were Polish 🤭 pozdrawiam szanowną kuzynkę! 😀 do zobaczenia w Islandii 🙏🌿

  • @Black_Dawn
    @Black_Dawn 2 года назад +1

    7:14 "every country has *its* downsides"
    Beautifully informative video! :D It's been my dream to move to Iceland since early childhood, and your video STILL gave me information I was not aware of. Thank you!

  • @BradleySkaggsNYC
    @BradleySkaggsNYC 3 года назад +5

    Three things you have to love in order to live in Iceland: cold, wind and half a year of darkness. I could certainly spend my summers in Iceland though. It's amazing and if you are a landscape photographer, it's heaven. And it has certainly changed in the last 25 years.

  • @MarianaKobayashi
    @MarianaKobayashi 3 года назад +230

    how to not freeze in Iceland would also be a great video

    • @fraeuleinalb
      @fraeuleinalb 3 года назад +13

      not sure if sorelle is the right person to ask this since she moved to iceland because of the great bikini weather hahaha xo

    • @MarianaKobayashi
      @MarianaKobayashi 3 года назад +1

      @@fraeuleinalb ahahah

    • @MarianaKobayashi
      @MarianaKobayashi 3 года назад +1

      @@fraeuleinalb actually you’re right oh damn

    • @mariusborgarbui3211
      @mariusborgarbui3211 3 года назад +3

      Very simple. At your accommodation turn the heater to the highest point and keep your windows open.

    • @MarianaKobayashi
      @MarianaKobayashi 3 года назад +2

      @@mariusborgarbui3211 Ahahhah that makes no sense at all

  • @hannaeriksson3067
    @hannaeriksson3067 3 года назад +1

    This is literally so in time for me. I’m coming for exchange studies in January (RU), and i’m doing research for everything that will be helpful for my transfer. Even better that it’s one of my favorite youtubers who upload it.😍✨

    • @temitayofraser
      @temitayofraser 3 года назад

      Hi, I am coming in September to learn Icelandic so I can further my education by getting my masters degree and I am soo scared 😭😭😭🥺🥺🥺

  • @SteveAHenning
    @SteveAHenning 3 года назад

    I have watched this video a few times, I need to move here, it's my souls calling.. thank you so much Sorelle for everything🙏

  • @amotionfilmscanada
    @amotionfilmscanada 3 года назад +1

    I miss Iceland so much! I went to Haskoli for a year back in 2010 and feel in love. Great school, amazing city. My second home now :)

  • @simongladdish777
    @simongladdish777 3 года назад +2

    Dear Sorelle, I was thinking of relocating to Iceland...until I watched this video. Thanks for the warning! With love from Simon

  • @nicolelindayag
    @nicolelindayag 3 года назад +4

    you're sooo close to 1M subs! congratulating you in advance

  • @ItsonlyNatalie
    @ItsonlyNatalie 3 года назад +3

    This was such an honest and balanced video I love it. So grateful to have something like this out there, thank you Sorelle ❤️

  • @77moonwalker77
    @77moonwalker77 3 года назад +15

    just in time! i've been wanting to move to iceland for years, but in few years i'll have the chance :) also move from lapland, finland to iceland is not too different

    • @tiinasoderholm
      @tiinasoderholm 3 года назад +1

      Yes it is way different! Finland we have forests everywhere and warmer summers. We are cheaper if someone can believe Finland being cheaper to anything lol...

    • @stracey5
      @stracey5 3 года назад

      Fellow Moonwalker and Lover of all thing’s Icelandic!
      I’m also planning a move to Iceland so maybe see you out there!! ✌🏽😎
      It’s all for L.O.V.E

    • @77moonwalker77
      @77moonwalker77 3 года назад +1

      @@stracey5 😍 helloo another moonwalker! see you in iceland!

  • @uptone12111
    @uptone12111 3 года назад +4

    Best smile on the internet

  • @alborzmousapour3446
    @alborzmousapour3446 2 года назад

    I travel a lot in whole world and I saw a lot of nice countries but Iceland is real Paradise,nice nature, extremely nice people and safe...I live in Germany but be honest I try to move to Iceland ,there is super positive place on the Earth

  • @technewsfortechnoobs
    @technewsfortechnoobs 3 года назад +4

    I always thought Iceland was amazingly beautiful. And I love how Icelandic sounds and would love to learn it, as well as Finnish and yes....Russian. And while the only way I could be considered to move there would be as an English teacher, I wouldn't want to. My specialty in teaching was World Geography, which in many countries seems to be a forgotten subject, or taught completely inadequately. So I would want to go somewhere and help be part of that particular educational team.

  • @ashlyn.nicole
    @ashlyn.nicole 3 года назад +3

    Wow, you're really thoughtful when you mentioned their kindness in speaking english :))

  • @aerialkat
    @aerialkat 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for making me realize that I could actually move to my most favourite country in the world and that my dual citizenship is actually useful 😂. Thanks so much for your insights and for the images you shared. I travelled around Hwy 1 to as many places as possible 12 years ago, and it still feels like it happened “yesterday.”

  • @i_am_the_enemy
    @i_am_the_enemy 3 года назад +1

    Such an honest and beautiful review, and I believe is super important to understand those little details when considering moving, and we all should work to keep their culture and language alive 🖤

  • @erlasol888
    @erlasol888 3 года назад +2

    Moving back home to Iceland in 1 month, this info is spot on and my American husband is about to start his integration :) Woo!

  • @John_Krone
    @John_Krone 2 года назад

    This is a great video to have the proper perspective about living in Iceland and respecting the culture. Some people move to an area and expect to establish their culture and that shouldn't be.

  • @DoeRaeMe
    @DoeRaeMe 3 года назад +2

    DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would LOVE to move there😍 Your videos are💣Thanx so much for putting in the time and effort into such high quality videos and then sharing them with the world!!!

  • @banzaipiegaming
    @banzaipiegaming 3 месяца назад

    I love that attitude of knowing that you need to take responsibility to learn their language rather than locals catering to yours no matter how difficult it is. Completely correct, they definitely need to retain their heritage and not conform to some stale and imo broken sub language system just because others are.

  • @IgorMarleyBasic
    @IgorMarleyBasic 3 года назад +9

    as an island boy I always found myself attracted to this gorgeous place. Damn, now I just need to win jackpot 😂 jokes aside, this is soooo beautifully done and explained. Such a joy 🖤 þakka þér kærlega fyrir 🙃

  • @sklai1907
    @sklai1907 3 года назад +1

    As a Portuguese citizen, it is great to know that I only need to hit the immigration office and ask for a Tax number.

  • @debaffleck443
    @debaffleck443 3 года назад

    Woot woot Sorelle💕 loving your 2 channel processes! Loving your vision and creation and how you do you - I truly appreciate how you show up, in your various expressive aspects, as authentic as you can be💕
    This is another fascinating aspect to the realities of relocating. ☀️

  • @thenewjimnychannel361
    @thenewjimnychannel361 3 года назад +1

    Very nice video. Thank you for presenting Iceland 🇮🇸 so well👍 you hit the mark and I think you guy’s will become very good and proud Icelanders😄

  • @arr9365
    @arr9365 Год назад

    you look amazing sorelle.i was leaving 2 years there but i will comeback

  • @faisal-ca
    @faisal-ca 3 года назад +1

    I live in Canada so I can't imagine going further North but your video is informative.

  • @patomoro258
    @patomoro258 3 года назад

    Thank you for this is amazing advicesvideo. I would love to visit the country, landscapes are pretty unbelieveable. Lots of love fromm Ecuador.

  • @TravelFunMusic
    @TravelFunMusic 3 года назад

    Your great tips have value for people moving to any new country! I had similar challenges and blessings when moving from Australia to Bahrain. Thanks for making this beautiful and insightful video Sorelle! 👏👏👏🌍😍

  • @countdrake8700
    @countdrake8700 3 года назад

    I have been waiting for this !!!!!!

  • @Justrandomvideos-2023
    @Justrandomvideos-2023 3 года назад

    When the time comes i want to visit iceland for the first time hopefully live there someday 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻good place for metal detecting

  • @worldbuilder3262
    @worldbuilder3262 3 года назад +1

    Finally some good advice, thank you

  • @wizardryclownerythefinethings
    @wizardryclownerythefinethings 3 года назад +45

    I wish to move to Iceland so deeply. But it seems so difficult I almost want to give up. It seems the only way I can get in is through enrolling in university full time, but the amount I have to save up to prove I can support myself seems nearly impossible with also having to pay rent and other utilities on the side. And once I got there I could only work part time, which would that even be enough to support myself? Ah, I just want to leave so badly 😭

    • @user-bt6mo4mg2j
      @user-bt6mo4mg2j 3 года назад +1

      Thanks~~~~

    • @gruuzol6280
      @gruuzol6280 2 года назад +2

      Let’s do it

    • @ameenabishop5325
      @ameenabishop5325 2 года назад +2

      There's scholarships and financial aid that cover travel abroad expenses. And, tuition reimbursement helps a lotttt. Mine was 2,231.00 on June 28 and Sept 1, I get 1027$ in tuition reimbursement. The reimbursement can be used for anything. From living expenses to book costs, to travel abroad. You may also so federal work study or apply for student loans. You should really look into this if you attend school in the United States.

    • @dawntesmith3137
      @dawntesmith3137 2 года назад

      Part time jobs can pay your rent, food, and selfcare

    • @wizardryclownerythefinethings
      @wizardryclownerythefinethings 2 года назад +1

      @@dawntesmith3137 not in Denver it doesn’t. Not anymore.

  • @sarahparcupine
    @sarahparcupine 3 года назад

    Thank youfor sharing this, Sorelle. I learned a lot. Love Sarah from the Philippines

  • @ThreeTwentyTech
    @ThreeTwentyTech 3 года назад +2

    That's it, I'm moving to Iceland.

  • @Joe-tw6lh
    @Joe-tw6lh 3 года назад

    I like this video on the 2 second mark. that drone shot is just lovely.

  • @TheGoby
    @TheGoby 2 года назад

    You’re Polish! Wonderful! ❤️

  • @uwegrauert7680
    @uwegrauert7680 3 года назад

    You have so fascination videos and so lovely. We want come end October to visit island. Find your way, best wishes Siri and Uwe

  • @rrrrrrraaaa9
    @rrrrrrraaaa9 3 года назад +15

    I want to start some organic veg restaurant in Iceland.

    • @EmorettaRobinson
      @EmorettaRobinson 3 года назад +1

      That's a great idea. I don't know what the market for that is like there. But I still think it's a great idea so go for it.

  • @Travelwithchris
    @Travelwithchris 3 года назад

    I miss Iceland so much, but now that I'm vaccinated I might have to make that trip over again!

  • @IcelandicNativecitywalk
    @IcelandicNativecitywalk 3 года назад +1

    Nice one Sorelle

  • @Phoenix-J81
    @Phoenix-J81 Год назад

    What an amazing place. I wish we could move there.

  • @UnicornMakeup
    @UnicornMakeup 3 года назад

    This is so beautiful. I wish more people had your mindset 💖

  • @odiliamoon6678
    @odiliamoon6678 3 года назад

    Thank you for this - I am starting the process of moving from South Africa to Iceland.

  • @sadie_true8442
    @sadie_true8442 3 года назад +2

    This video is invaluable. My end goal is to move to Iceland, I have been attempting to teach myself Icelandic but you're right it is so difficult.

  • @vishaltiklu6583
    @vishaltiklu6583 3 года назад +1

    Make a video on does software engineers work there & what are they pay there & does worth to live as a software engineer?

  • @bernardodiaz9428
    @bernardodiaz9428 Год назад

    Great video! Do you live in the city or in the 'countryside'?

  • @marekprzytua2618
    @marekprzytua2618 3 года назад

    Kochana jesteś polkom cudownie byłem już na islandi zamierzam tam zamieszkać

  • @RachelSmets
    @RachelSmets 3 года назад

    Interesting but I don't think it'll be my country. I moved to many different countries, but now decided to travel full-time.
    No more moving houses and packing and visa and paperwork but travel full-time. Exciting and scary but my dream :)

  • @TheObro123
    @TheObro123 3 года назад

    Wow, what a smile.

  • @galihraka_bonjovilokal574
    @galihraka_bonjovilokal574 3 года назад +1

    yeah we need this!!! thxu sorelle! haha

  • @WilliamPreat
    @WilliamPreat Год назад

  • @ArielBaloy
    @ArielBaloy 3 года назад

    Sendin love from Panama! I love you a lot!

  • @expatfamilylive9041
    @expatfamilylive9041 3 года назад

    Iceland is definitely a very interesting destination, but too cold for us :) 😀we found our place in the Netherlands 🇳🇱😀😉😄

  • @itsnaineee
    @itsnaineee 3 года назад +1

    4K and you are there baby!✨🌸 1M

  • @aakritindia
    @aakritindia 3 года назад

    Very Use full.

  • @justbr34th12
    @justbr34th12 3 года назад

    I Live In America And I Want To Live In Iceland So Much!!!

  • @raffaelee.scrofani9953
    @raffaelee.scrofani9953 3 года назад

    hey! i hope this doesn't come off as rude, i'm genuinely curious about it: is your fashion experiment still going? i see you wearing clothes that aren't as 'extra' as those of a few vids back and the whole thing seemed so fun and exciting! i fear you might've had some negative feedback about it and stopped because of it. it would be sad but i hope you're still enjoying yourself regardless

  • @azzucenaz
    @azzucenaz 3 года назад

    Amazing, thanks Sorelle! Xx

  • @peppermintolive3864
    @peppermintolive3864 3 года назад +1

    hey sorelle! I love your videos so much they give off such a positive vibe ((:
    do you have any tips on how someone who's just graduated from school can move to Iceland for a year? I love their culture so much but it seems like such a challenge to be able to sustain myself alone there.

  • @expatfamilylive9041
    @expatfamilylive9041 3 года назад

    Thank you for the video, it's very inspiring!

  • @svettnabb
    @svettnabb 3 года назад +5

    Those candles that close to the fabric seems super fire hazardy

  • @curlywirly1945
    @curlywirly1945 3 года назад

    anywhere without unicorns and rainbows is fine with me.....what this world needs is a good old dose of reality

  • @nadineclarke2489
    @nadineclarke2489 3 года назад

    Hi Sorelle. Which car insurance package have you chosen? Thanks for all the useful info

  • @Raggi86
    @Raggi86 3 года назад +3

    As a person who works in the Icelandic fishing industry. There are many many large fishing companys here. Looking up one online and applying for work is not a problem.
    There are many Polish people I work with that have mini communities in towns across Iceland.
    And younger Icelandic people speak English fluently and are very nice 👍

  • @DigitalNomadOnFIRE
    @DigitalNomadOnFIRE 3 года назад

    Guys "Europe" is not "The EU". Russia, Moldova, UK etc are not in the EU but they are in Europe. Those passports 'from Europe' do not help you in Iceland. There are also companies in Schengen that are not in the EU which also helps.

  • @ericgirard8910
    @ericgirard8910 3 года назад

    Wow Sorelle and Leon, you really put a lot of effort to live in Iceland! Have you ever thought of moving back to Australia , just for the cozy warm heat?

  • @mellozappa583
    @mellozappa583 3 года назад

    Thanks for the info. Now could you please tell us who your dentist is?

  • @EvaTravelFilms
    @EvaTravelFilms 3 года назад

    Wow, very interesting, thank you for sharing all this info! My husband and I have a European passport and some savings, so the idea is tempting^^ And now I'm also curious to check on other European countries as well!

  • @u2fkeys665
    @u2fkeys665 3 года назад

    You should do a video on healthcare

  • @eloise2232
    @eloise2232 3 года назад +1

    I really want to become a geologist and live in Iceland for a bit :)

  • @illNanaChin
    @illNanaChin 3 года назад

    Superb video whereas Iceland has gotten to a popular topic as of lately from a few Instagram reposts. The grass isn’t always greener…

  • @arnaudtranier
    @arnaudtranier 3 года назад

    Thank you for the video, i just can’t wait to move to iceland 😭😭

  • @remixnationofficial3117
    @remixnationofficial3117 3 года назад

    Just 4k subs from hitting 1mil!
    How has the journey been?

  • @eestipaigad
    @eestipaigad 3 года назад

    Thank you for this!

  • @jobapp7782
    @jobapp7782 3 года назад +2

    Informative video. But Icelandic is not the oldest language in Europe. The oldest language in the world is considered to be Lithuanian.

  • @why6212
    @why6212 2 года назад

    Is there a list of needed skillsets we can reference?

  • @fredwinslow744
    @fredwinslow744 2 года назад

    Now this video was gracious And lonely

  • @temitayofraser
    @temitayofraser 3 года назад +2

    Hi, I am coming in September to learn Icelandic so I can further my education by getting my masters degree and I am soo scared 😭😭😭🥺🥺🥺

    • @hildurjohannsdottir7094
      @hildurjohannsdottir7094 3 года назад

      You got this! all the love from Iceland and best of luck

    • @temitayofraser
      @temitayofraser 3 года назад

      @@hildurjohannsdottir7094 thank you, funny how I just decided not to take the opportunity anymore

  • @kevinrawdon8573
    @kevinrawdon8573 3 года назад

    which wrangler shirt is that? it looks really cool but i cant find it online

  • @umviajado7691
    @umviajado7691 3 года назад +1

    lindo video !

  • @dubs10703
    @dubs10703 3 года назад

    Good viddy,
    I want to move my family there.. we are in Alberta Canada..

  • @Andi45677
    @Andi45677 3 года назад +1

    As long as i saw that your polish i left this video

    • @paranoidwishes
      @paranoidwishes 2 года назад +1

      Why..?🤨

    • @Andi45677
      @Andi45677 2 года назад

      @@paranoidwishes just ask any Irish, English or German person

    • @paranoidwishes
      @paranoidwishes 2 года назад +1

      @@Andi45677 I am Irish living in England lol. Still don’t understand

  • @azamatturaev1925
    @azamatturaev1925 3 года назад +1

    go to pamir highway to Tajikistan, please. you will be amazed

  • @jenniferthomas3875
    @jenniferthomas3875 2 года назад

    Most people who have entered Iceland, leave within a few hours. How great a country can it be?
    Some of them don't even get off the airplane, they just sit there and wait for the airplane to be refueled.

  • @MrE03
    @MrE03 3 года назад +1

    Hi Sorelle, thank you for the amazing content! Could I clarify - your partner said he would be applying for Icelandic permanent residency and next year he will be eligible for citizenship. I thought one could only apply for permanent residency after 4 years, and citizenship after a total of 7 years. Has he lived in Iceland for that long a period of time (and hasn't bothered obtaining permanent residency)? Or is there a shortcut that I am not aware about?

  • @MaazIsCool_
    @MaazIsCool_ 2 года назад

    Good video madam

  • @ziaclipsegaming2835
    @ziaclipsegaming2835 4 месяца назад +1

    In eight years I'm voting with my boots I swear and leaving, I like Iceland.

  • @StudywithUs69
    @StudywithUs69 Год назад

    Is getting a new house very hard there?
    ❤😊

  • @jenniferjames7786
    @jenniferjames7786 3 года назад

    👌🏻❤️👏🏻 If inspiration were a person...