We bring, in this article, all there’s to know about visa-free countries for Icelandic passport holders. According to the VisaGuide Passport Index, the Icelandic passport ranks 22nd in the world as of July 2023. This means that Icelandic citizens can travel to 150 countries without a visa.
However, in order to access the remaining countries, Icelandic passport holders must first apply for a visa.
Where Can Icelandic Passport Holders Travel Visa-Free?
Icelandic passport holders will be able to travel visa-free to the following countries and territories beginning in July 2023:
- Albania
- American Samoa
- Andorra
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Aruba
- Australia
- Austria
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Bermuda
- Bolivia
- Caribbean Netherlands
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Cayman Islands
- Chile
- Colombia
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Curaçao
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Estonia
- Falkland Islands
- Faroe Islands
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French West Indies
- Georgia
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Kiribati
- Kosovo
- Kyrgyzstan
- Latvia
- Lesotho
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Montserrat
- Morocco
- Namibia
- Netherlands
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niue
- North Macedonia
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palestine
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Qatar
- Réunion
- Romania
- San Marino
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
- Gambia
- Timor-Leste
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Tuvalu
- Türkiye
- United States Virgin Islands
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
- Zambia
You must still have a valid passport six months after your departure date for visa-free travel, and you must acquire travel health insurance as required by your destination country.
Where Can Icelanders Travel Without a Passport?
Icelandic nationals can enter the following countries with only an ID card and no passport:
- Aruba
- Austria
- Belgium
- Caribbean Netherlands
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Curaçao
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Faroe Islands
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French West Indies
- Germany
- Greece
- Greenland
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Mayotte
- Netherlands
- New Caledonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Réunion
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Saint Martin
- Sweden
- Switzerland
Which Countries issue eVisas to Icelandic citizens?
Icelandic passport holders can obtain eVisas from the following 12 countries:
- Angola
- Azerbaijan
- Benin
- Djibouti
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Guinea
- India
- Kenya
- Myanmar
- Uganda
- Vietnam
The application process for an eVisa is similar to that of a standard visa. In this situation, however, you are not required to visit a visa application center. You can submit your application and pay for your visa online.
After your application has been approved, you will receive an email confirming your visa status, as well as a document that you must print and bring with you while crossing the border.
Your visa will be registered electronically, but some authorities may want a physical copy of the permit; thus, retain the document with you when traveling.
What countries grant Icelandic passport holders visas on arrival?
If you are an Icelandic citizen, you can obtain a visa on arrival for the following 32 countries:
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cabo Verde
- Comoros
- Egypt
- Guinea-Bissau
- Iran
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritania
- Mozambique
- Nepal
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- Saudi Arabia
- Seychelles
- Somalia
- Saint Helena
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Zimbabwe
After entering the nation that offers such a visa, you will be given a visa on arrival (VOA). There is usually a dedicated section at the airport where you can apply for your visa on arrival.
Countries With Visa Requirements for Icelandic Citizens
You need a valid visa to enter the following 32 countries with an Icelandic passport:
- Afghanistan
- Algeria
- Bhutan
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- China
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Republic of the Congo
- Ivory Coast
- Cuba
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ghana
- Guyana
- Iraq
- Liberia
- Libya
- Mali
- Nauru
- Niger
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- Russia
- Sierra Leone
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Syria
- Turkmenistan
- Vanuatu
- Yemen
- Eswatini
How Can Icelanders Obtain a Visa?
The procedure for obtaining a visa is as follows:
1. Make an appointment at the Icelandic visa center.
You must book an appointment with a local visa application center in your native country to submit your application. A meeting with the embassy or consulate may take several months.
2. Prepare your documents.
To submit a successful application, you must first prepare the necessary documents for your visa, such as your passport, application form, health insurance, and so on. Some of your documents must be apostille-stamped or validated by a foreign office.
3. Send in your application.
Finally, you can submit your application and attend the visa interview; you may be required to submit biometrics as well.
You can submit your application after you have translated your documents as requested by the embassy or consulate and verified them with an apostille stamp, if possible.
After that, it will be many weeks before you receive a decision on your visa application.
Please remember that if you have a valid visa that allows you to access many countries, you do not need to apply for a new visa.
What Documents Are Required for Icelandic Citizens to Apply for a Visa?
Icelandic citizens who want to visit countries that require a visa in advance must submit a few documents. Document requirements may differ depending on the nation you wish to visit. Most countries, however, will undoubtedly require the following:
- Your valid Icelandic passport (plus a photocopy). Some countries require the passport to be valid for more than six months after the day you plan on departing their country.
- A filled visa application form.
- Passport pictures that are not older than six months.
- Travel health insurance that covers your entire period of stay.
- Proof of paid visa fee.
- Detailed travel itinerary that shows all the places you want to visit.
- Letter of invitation (if applicable)
- Proof of booked return ticket for the flight home.
- Proof of booked accommodation.
- Proof that you have sufficient funds to cover your visit
- Civil status documents (marriage papers, certificates of birth, etc.)
- Important: Please note that your visa will most likely be rejected if you have a previous criminal
Conclusion
Here you have it- all there’s to know about visa-free countries for Icelandic passport holders. if you have any further questions, please leave them in the comments section and we will do our best to answer them.
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