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Iceland visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Iceland? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Northern Europe | Continent: Europe

Iceland flag
93Visa-free
0eVisa
0Visa on arrival
105Visa required

Iceland entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 93 can enter Iceland visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 105 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

93 of 198 passports can travel to Iceland without arranging anything before departure.

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Iceland entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Iceland
United States of AmericaVisa-free (90 days)
United KingdomVisa-free (90 days)
CanadaVisa-free (90 days)
AustraliaVisa-free (90 days)
GermanyVisa-free
FranceVisa-free
IndiaVisa required
ChinaVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required
BrazilVisa-free (90 days)
PhilippinesVisa required

Iceland visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Iceland.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa20052
Asia130038
Europe42002
North America18005
Oceania10004
South America8004

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 93
Visa required 105

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Iceland?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Iceland without a visa?

93 passports have visa-free access to Iceland, including United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Iceland offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in Iceland. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Do European passport holders need a visa for Iceland?

Of 44 passports from Europe, 42 can enter Iceland visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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