Hús, íbúð, tjald? A house, an apartment, a tent? Accommodation will vary depending on where you are interning in Iceland. For those interning in cities, often times it is expected that you find your own housing arrangements—flats, a room in a house, apartments, etc. Depending on the length of your internship in Iceland, students or families will occasionally rent out a floor in their flat while on holiday or studying elsewhere, so guest houses or subletting in this way might be a good bet.

For those interning in Iceland away from the cities, housing will more likely be provided as there will be few places to even consider renting. There may be a chance for homestays, though often if working for a farm, forestry, or something of similar nature, the organization will own volunteer houses where interns bunk. Similar to hostel culture, in community houses such as this be prepared to share some living space—kitchens, bathrooms, possibly even bedrooms. If truly concerned, be sure to inquire in advance as to what type of facilities your internship program provider offers and who you might be possibly living with.

Visas will not be necessary for Americans interning abroad in Iceland—so long as you do not overstay your three-month period. One of the most important factors to note in respect to this is that Iceland is a member of the Schengen Area, an agreement between 26 European nations that have abolished the need to readily use passports between their borders. While being a member of Schengen makes traveling between countries easier, it also means that the given three-month period for Iceland includes any time spent in another Schengen country.