Moving to Iceland from Andorra

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Andorra to Iceland — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Andorra to Iceland, and you’d need to navigate life in Icelandic.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Andorra to Iceland, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2019
2

people moved from Andorra to Iceland · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Iceland?

Top countries of origin for Iceland's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Andorra and Iceland stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AD
2.6
IS
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AD
2.5
IS
2.4

Iceland performs significantly better than Andorra across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AD
$5,519
IS
$6,927
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AD
36.3
IS
45.2

Iceland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Andorra leads in healthcare spending per person.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AD
51.1
IS
38.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AD
94.0%
IS
100.0%

Andorra generally does better on infrastructure, though Iceland leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AD
3.7%
IS
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AD
$64,500
IS
$66,500

Iceland performs significantly better than Andorra across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AD
83.4 yrs
IS
83.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AD
3.4
IS
1.6

Iceland performs significantly better than Andorra across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Andorra and Iceland. To live, work, or study long-term in Iceland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Iceland's immigration authority.

Andorra passport

Andorra passport holder visiting Iceland

Visa Free
Andorra passport holders can enter Iceland without a visa.
Iceland passport

Iceland passport holder visiting Andorra

Visa Free
Iceland passport holders can enter Andorra without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Iceland?

With 38.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Iceland can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Andorra and Iceland.

Is Iceland safe for expats?

Iceland performs significantly better than Andorra across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Iceland is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Andorra.

How is healthcare in Iceland compared to Andorra?

Iceland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Andorra leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 45.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Iceland, compared to 36.3 in Andorra. Iceland scores 89 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Andorra: 79).

What language do they speak in Iceland?

The official language in Iceland is Icelandic. In Andorra, the official language is Catalan.

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At a Glance

AD IS
Population 85,560 357,603
Currency Euro (€) Icelandic Króna (ISK)
Languages Catalan Icelandic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +376 +354
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112