[opportune]

The goal is to get self sufficient people (who will stimulate the economy through consumption and not incur costs on the government), not buskers or low-impact nomads.

I know tech salaries outside the US can be much lower, but the requirements Iceland is putting up are basically enough (pre tax) for almost any tech employee in the US. Not just FAANGs. Not sure if Iceland is counting gross vs net pay but even if so, it’s enough for a very large portion of us tech employees still

[Aeolun]

> almost any tech employee in the US

And almost nowhere else. Hell, it’d be too high for most tech workers in Europe.

[valdiorn]

most of Europe can already come to Iceland with no reason needed. EEA and Schengen allow them to live and work there without a permit.

I moved to the UK under the same rules (before Brexit) - never moved back home to Iceland :)

[Aeolun]

Yeah, I know, and I could too. Just feels a bit hypocritical somehow. Like they only want people that get what they cannot give.