Entry requirements to Iceland

Different rules apply to foreigners' right to enter and reside in Iceland depending on their citizenship.

EEA/EFTA citizens

EEA/EFTA citizens who visit Iceland must carry valid travel documents or identity cards that are accepted for border crossing. Their travel documents must be valid beyond their stay in Iceland.

EEA/EFTA citizens who whish to reside in Iceland for longer than 6 months must register with Registers Iceland.

Nordic citizens

Citizens of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden are exempt from this requirement when traveling between Iceland and these countries. Please note that the exemption only applies to border crossing and does not effect the document requirements made by airlines.

Non EEA/EFTA citizens

Non-EEA/EFTA citizens who visit Iceland must carry valid travel documents or identity cards that are accepted for border crossing. Their travel documents must

• be valid at least 3 months beyond the intended departure date and

• have been issued within the last 10 years.

To be allowed to stay in the Schengen area, including Iceland, for up to 90 days in a 180-day period, non-EEA/EFTA citizens must also meet the following conditions:

• Have a valid visa - unless they are exempt from the visa requirement or hold residence permits issued by another EEA/EFTA country.

• Provide information on the purpose of entering and residing in Iceland.

• Have enough money to support themselves, both during the planned stay and to return to country of origin, or be in a position to obtain such money legally.

• Must not be registered in the Schengen information system for the purpose of denying them entry to the country.

• Must not be considered a threat to national security, public order, public health or international relations of the state or another Schengen state.

Non-EEA/EFTA citizens who wish to reside in Iceland for longer that 90 days must apply for a residence permit.

However, on the basis of bilateral agreements, citizens of certain countries are allowed to stay in Iceland for up to 3 months beyond the 90 days they are allowed to stay in the Schengen area. Here you can find out more.