How to Apply for an Iceland Visa (2025)

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This guide explains how to apply for an Iceland Schengen Visa in 2025, including eligibility criteria, required documents, application steps, and processing timelines. Iceland is a Schengen member state, and visa applications follow the EU Schengen Visa Code (Regulation 810/2009).

Who Needs an Iceland Visa

You must apply for a visa before travelling to Iceland if you:

• Are a citizen of a country that requires a visa to enter the Schengen Area.
• Plan to visit Iceland for up to 90 days within a 180-day period for tourism, business, study, or visiting family.
• Do not already hold a valid Schengen visa or residence permit.

Citizens of visa-exempt countries such as the UK, USA, Canada, and Australia can enter Iceland without a visa for short stays.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Step 1: Determine Visa Type

Choose the correct visa category based on your purpose of travel:

• Tourist Visa: For leisure travel or visiting family/friends.
• Business Visa: For meetings, trade events, or conferences.
• Student Visa: For study stays exceeding 90 days.
• Medical Visa: For planned treatment or consultations.
• Transit Visa: For connecting flights through Iceland.

Step 2: Complete the Application Form

Download or complete the Iceland visa form online through:

• VFS Global Iceland Portal
• The official Icelandic embassy website

Ensure all details match your travel documents exactly. Print and sign the completed form before submission.

Step 3: Gather Required Documents

Refer to the Documents Required for Iceland Visa (2025) checklist.
Typical documents include:

• Valid passport and photographs.
• Travel insurance and accommodation proof.
• Flight itinerary and proof of financial means.

Step 4: Book Your Appointment

Appointments for visa submission are booked via VFS Global or your nearest Icelandic embassy.
Applicants in countries where Iceland has no embassy may apply through a representing state (usually Denmark or Norway).

Step 5: Submit Your Application and Biometrics

Attend your appointment in person with all original documents. During your visit:

• Your fingerprints and photograph will be collected.
• Your documents will be verified and scanned.
• Fees will be paid at the submission centre.

Refer to Biometric Enrolment Process (2025) for details.

Step 6: Track Your Application

After submission, track your visa status using your application reference number on:

• VFS Global – Track Application
• The embassy’s online tracking system (if applicable).

Step 7: Collect Your Passport

Once processed, your passport can be collected from the visa centre or delivered by courier.
The visa sticker will show your permitted entry dates and Schengen validity.

Processing Times (2025)

Average Iceland visa processing times:

• Tourist & Business visas: 15 to 30 days.
• Family or study visas: 4 to 8 weeks.
• Medical & urgent visas: 10 to 15 days.

See full breakdown in Iceland Visa Processing Times (2025).

Visa Fees

Visa fees depend on applicant age and visa type:

• Adults: €90
• Children 6 to 11: €45
• Children under 6: Free

Additional service charges may apply at VFS centres, see Iceland Visa Fees (2025).

Common Reasons for Delay or Refusal

• Incomplete or inconsistent information on the visa form.
• Outdated financial or accommodation documents.
• Expired passport or missing travel insurance.

If refused, see Visa Refusal Reasons (2025) for appeal guidance.

Related Guidance

• Documents Required for Iceland Visa
• Visa Processing Times (2025)
• Visa Fees & Payment Methods (2025)
• Digital Document Upload Guide

About This Page

Author: EU Visa Applications Editorial Team.
Reviewed by: EU Visa Applications Editorial Team.
Last Updated: November 2025.