World Country Guide

Note
Iceland is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. For further details about passport/visa regulations within the Schengen area, see the introductory section How to Use this Guide.

Passports
Passport valid for at least three months after intended date of departure required by all. Certain nationals may be permitted to enter Iceland with a travel document valid for at least six months after intended date of departure; please consult the nearest Danish embassy for further details.

Visas
Required by all except the following for stays of up to three months:
(a) nationals of countries referred to in the chart above;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, British Overseas Territories, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela.

Note
(a) Nationals of the following countries require an airport transit visa (holders of travel documents issued by these countries are also subject to such requirements): Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem Rep), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia and Sri Lanka. (b) These nationals do not require an airport transit visa if they hold a valid residence permit for an EU or EEA country, USA or Canada.

Types of visa and cost
Tourist, Business, Transit, Airport Transit: 23. An additional fee of 11 is payable for applications lodged at Honorary Consulates.
Note: (a) Visas are issued free of charge to spouses of EU or EEA nationals, or persons related in direct line of ascent or descent to such nationals or their spouses, if they are supported by the national in question and if they have legal residence in the UK. Relevant documentation must be produced in such cases, including an original marriage certificate, the passport of the EU citizen and the EU citizen’s residence permit and evidence of an EEA residence permit in the UK, plus proof of joint household. Further documentation may be requested in addition to this.

Validity
Up to three months. For extensions, apply to the Immigration authority in Iceland.

Application to
Royal Danish Embassy; see Denmark section. Applications cannot be made by post. Appointments must be made in advance by calling (09065) 540 7555 (automated; 24-hour). Travellers visiting just one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of that country; travellers visiting more than one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of the country chosen as the main destination or the country they will enter first (if they have no main destination).

Application requirements
(a) Completed visa application form. (b) One colour passport-size photo on a light background. (c) Valid passport or travel document, if applicable, with a blank page to affix the visa. (d) Fee, payable by cash or cheque (non-refundable). (e) Proof of purpose of visit and accommodation such as a letter of invitation from relatives or a hotel reservation. (f) Evidence of sufficient funds to cover the duration of stay, such as bank statements travellers cheques or credit card statements. (g) A pre-paid self-addressed envelope for registered post, if you would like your visa to be sent to your home address. (h) Evidence of occupation/student status, eg an original letter from an employer or solicitor; if unemployed, a social benefit booklet; if a student, an original letter from the appropriate school/university. (i) Valid health insurance. Business: (a)-(i) and, (j) Letter of invitation from a business contact in Iceland stating nature and duration of stay, type of visa and accommodation.

Working days required
Varies according to nationality, may take several weeks.

Temporary residence
Enquire at Embassy of the Republic of Iceland.