Visa to Iceland

Iceland is a member of the Schengen agreement, which exempts travelers from border controls within the Schengen area.

A uniform Schengen visa, issued by one of the Schengen states, is valid for travel within the whole Schengen area for up to 90 days. This means that if you have already got a Schengen visa, you do not need to apply for a separate visa to travel to Iceland.

Applying for a visa

You must lodge your application for a Schengen visa at the embassy or consulate of the Schengen country which is your main destination.

Your main destination is the Schengen state where you will spend the longest time. If you will be spending equal lenght of time in two or more countries, your main destination is the Schengen state you will visit first.

As a general rule, you must apply for a Schengen visa at the embassy or consulate with territorial responsibility for the country where you are legally resident.

Main destination: Iceland

Icelandic embassies issue visas in four cities: London, New Delhi, Peking and Washington D.C.

In about 120 other cities around the world, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commissioned other Schengen states to issue visas on Iceland's behalf.

List of countries and cities in which you can apply for a visa to Iceland.

Application procedure

Many embassies and consulates use service providers to receive visa applications. Applications are then handed in at application centers, but the embassy evaluates the application and issues the visa.

Application procedures differ depending on where you apply for a visa. It is therefore important to carefully examine the website of the embassy or application center in question to get guidance on the process of your application.

Please note that all visa inquiries must be directed to the appropriate embassy or consulate.

Processing fee

The fee for a visa application is EUR 90 (EUR 45 for six to twelve year olds).

Processing time

Generally it is necessary to hand in a visa application in person. If all required documentation is submitted and no further documentation is needed, the processing time for a visa is approximately two weeks.

The embassies and consulates are generally authorised to issue visas without consulting the Directorate of Immigration. In some instances, applications are forwarded to the Directorate, which then decides on the granting of a visa.