Iceland

Iceland passport and visa information

Nationality	Passport required	Visa required	Return ticket required
British	1	No	No
Australian	Yes	No	Yes
Canadian	Yes	No	Yes
USA	Yes	No	Yes
OtherEU	1	No	No
Japanese	Yes	No	Yes

Passport/Visa Information

Embassy of Iceland in the UK2A Hans Street, London SW1X 0JE, UK Tel: (020) 7259 3999 or (0906) 554 0755 (for visa appointments via the Danish embassy). Website: www.iceland.org/ukOpening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1600.Embassy of Iceland in the USA1156 15th Street, NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20005-1704, USA Tel: (202) 265 6653. Website: www.iceland.org/us

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, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Israel, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Macau (SAR), 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, Andorra, Canada, Japan, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland and the USA. (c) An airport visa is not required by nationals of India in possession of a valid visa to an EU or EEA country, USA or Canada.

Types of visa and cost

Airport transit: £7 (single-, double- or multiple-entry); Short stay: £15 (up to 30 days); Short stay (up to 90 days): £20 plus £3 for additional entries; Multiple-entry (valid for one year): £33; Multiple-entry (valid for five years): £33 plus £20 for each additional year; Group visafor transit or airporttransit visa: £7 plus £1 per person (five to 50 people); Group short stay (valid for 30 days): £20 plus £1 per person; Group short stay (valid for 30 days for additional entries, for five to 50 people): £20 plus £2 per person. 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

Icelandic Consulates no longer issue visas. For visa information, contact the Royal Danish Embassy (see Denmark section). Applications cannot be made by post. Appointments must be made in advance by calling (09065) 540 755 (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, traveller's cheques or credit card statements (with credit limit). (g) Proof of means of transport. (h) A pre-paid self-addressed envelope for registered post, if you would like your visa to be sent to your home address. (i) 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. (j) Valid health insurance. Business: (a)-(j) and, (k) Letter of invitation from a business contact in Iceland stating nature and duration of stay, type of visa and accommodation. Please note, in some cases, further documents and guarantees may be required.

Working days required

Varies according to nationality, may take several weeks.

Temporary residence

Enquire at Embassy of the Republic of Iceland.