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Our Iceland visa application process

How to apply for your Iceland visa with iVisa

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Complete your online application

Answer a few simple questions, upload documents, see when you’ll get your Schengen Visa, and pay using secure methods. You can save your progress and come back anytime. Most people finish in under 10 minutes.

The Iceland Schengen Visa is our most popular travel document for this destination. We’ll guide you through any unclear questions during the application process.

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We review your application

The Iceland Schengen Visa system is known for being tricky – your photo must be the right size, and your passport scan must be clear.

Don’t worry; we will review your application to see if anything might cause delays. One of our experts checks everything for errors or missing information to make sure it’s ready to go. This review is quick but thorough.

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We submit it for government processing

We’re not the government, but we submit your application to them and are here for you along the way if there are any problems.

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Get your Iceland Schengen Visa

We’ll email your approved Schengen Visa and let you know how to use it for your trip.

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Visa types needed for Iceland

  • Iceland Schengen Visa (Type C)
  • ETIAS for Iceland (coming soon)*

Iceland Schengen Visa (Type C)

The Iceland Schengen Visa is a short-stay visa that allows eligible non-EU nationals to travel to Iceland and other Schengen countries for up to 90 days within a 180-day period for purposes such as tourism, business, visiting family, or transit.

Applicants must submit the following documents:
  • 🛂 Passport: Issued within the last 10 years, valid for at least 3 months after the planned exit from the Schengen Area, and with at least 2 blank pages
  • 📸 Photos: Recent biometric passport photos
  • 🗺️ Travel itinerary: Planned dates of travel and purpose of visit (tourism, business, visiting family, transit)
  • ✈️ Proof of onward/return travel: Confirmed or reserved return flight ticket
  • 🏨 Proof of accommodation: Reservation or invitation letter with address *💰 Proof of sufficient financial means: Recent bank statements, payslips, or sponsorship letter
  • 🏠 Proof of ties to country of residence: Employment letter, student enrollment, business registration, or proof of residence
  • 🩺 Travel medical insurance: Minimum coverage of €30,000 in all Schengen countries

ETIAS for Iceland (coming soon)*

ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) is not a visa. It is a pre-travel authorization that will be required for visa-exempt travelers entering Iceland and the Schengen Area.

  • Who needs it: Travelers from visa-free countries (e.g. US, UK, Canada, Australia)
  • Purpose: Tourism, business, transit, or short stays
  • Stay limit: 90 days within a 180-day period

    ETIAS is not yet in force. Once implemented, it will be mandatory for visa-exempt travelers to enter Iceland.
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Iceland visa policy

Iceland’s visa policy is based on its membership in the Schengen Area, even though Iceland is not an EU member. For short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period, Iceland follows the common Schengen rules. Citizens of the EU/EEA and Switzerland can enter freely, while nationals of many visa-exempt countries (such as the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and Japan) may travel without a visa for tourism or business. Travellers from countries that are not visa-exempt must apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (Type C in advance, which also allows travel to other Schengen states.

In the future, visa-exempt travellers will also need an ETIAS travel authorisation once the system becomes operational, as Iceland participates fully in Schengen systems.

For longer stays over 90 days, Iceland uses national visas and residence permits, which are separate from Schengen visas. These cover purposes such as work, study, and family reunification and are generally more limited in scope than in larger EU countries, reflecting Iceland’s small size. While EU/EEA citizens still benefit from favourable entry and residence rights under EEA rules, third-country nationals must apply for the appropriate Icelandic permit before or after arrival, depending on their nationality and purpose of stay.

Iceland visa prices

Iceland Schengen Visa (Type C)

From $399.99

Valid for 3 months after issued
Single entry
Stay up to 90 days per entry

Fast facts

Interview needed?

Typically, yes

Main reason for denials?

Missing or incorrect accommodation address

Average time to apply?

2-4 weeks

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FAQs

The Schengen Visa is usually valid for stays of up to 90 days. If you're unsure, feel free to contact our team through WhatsApp or iVisa chat during support hours.

Iceland offers several visa types depending on the length and purpose of stay. These include the Schengen Visa (Type C) for short stays, and national visas for longer stays, residence permits for long-term living, airport transit visas, and the upcoming ETIAS travel authorization for visa-exempt travelers.

ETIAS is an upcoming electronic travel authorization that will be required for travelers from visa-free countries entering Iceland and the Schengen Area. It is not a visa and will allow short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period once implemented.

Working is not allowed on a tourist stay or Schengen visa (or ETIAS). Anyone planning to work in Iceland must apply for the appropriate work permit and residence permit before starting employment.

Yes. A valid Schengen Visa issued by Iceland allows travel to all Schengen countries, as long as the stay does not exceed the 90/180-day limit.

Our team works with a legal partner specializing in Schengen Visas. They will review your application to ensure its accuracy and completeness. Once the authorities approve it, you’ll receive an email with the next steps.

The “90/180-rule” means you can stay in the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days total within any continuous 180-day window. The 180-day period is not fixed, it is counted backward from each day you are in the Schengen Area. Example:

  • You enter the Schengen Area on January 1
  • You stay for 30 days and leave on January 30
  • In the last 180 days, you’ve used 30 days
  • You still have 60 days left to use If you later return:
  • You stay 40 more days
  • Now you’ve used 70 days total
  • You only have 20 days left until older days “drop off” the 180-day window
  • Leaving the Schengen Area “resets” nothing - only time does
An Iceland Schengen Visa (Type C) is a visa required for travelers from visa-required countries. It must be obtained through an Icelandic embassy or consulate before travel. ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) is not a visa, but an online travel authorization for travelers from visa-exempt countries. Once implemented, it will be applied for online before departure and will allow short stays in Iceland and the Schengen Area. ETIAS is faster and simpler to obtain than a visa but does not permit long-term stays or employment and does not replace a Schengen Visa for travelers who are required to have one.

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