Skip to content

Indian passport · Iceland

Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Iceland?

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 6 Nov 2026

In brief

Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa for Iceland, arranged before travel.

Iceland visa fee for Indians: EUR 90, or EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 12. EUR 90 ≈ INR 9,440, EUR 45 ≈ INR 4,720 at the ECB rate of . Official fee. Source: Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, checked .

Iceland visa processing time for Indians: The Embassy normally decides within 15 days of receiving the file from VFS; documents that VFS marks as missing must be emailed to the Embassy within 5 days of your appointment. Source: Embassy of Iceland in New Delhi, checked .

LIST OF THIRD COUNTRIES WHOSE NATIONALS ARE REQUIRED TO BE IN POSSESSION OF A VISA WHEN CROSSING THE EXTERNAL BORDERS OF THE MEMBER STATESEuropean Union, Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (EUR-Lex consolidated text of 30.12.2025)

Checked 6 Nov 2026Source: European Union, Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (EUR-Lex consolidated text of 30.12.2025)Report a change

Independent reference, not a government website. We don't issue visas or sell visa services.

ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Do Indians need a visa?
  4. Visa types
  5. Apply from India
  6. Apply from the UAE
  7. Fee
  8. Processing time
  9. Documents
  10. If you live in the UAE
  11. What changed
  12. FAQ
  13. Sources

At a glance

AccessVisa required
StayA Schengen visa lets you travel in the whole Schengen area for up to 90 days; apply to Iceland when it is your main destination (the longest stay, or the first country visited if stays are equal).2
Validity and entriesNot stated by the official source
Official feeIceland charges the common Schengen visa fee: EUR 90, or EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 12.2
Official processingThe Embassy normally decides within 15 days of receiving the file from VFS; documents that VFS marks as missing must be emailed to the Embassy within 5 days of your appointment.4
Where to applyIn India, applications for Iceland are lodged at VFS Global offices in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune, and decided by the Embassy of Iceland in New Delhi.3

Do Indians need a visa for Iceland?

The European Union, Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (EUR-Lex consolidated text of 30.12.2025) lists India among the countries whose nationals need a visa before they travel.

“LIST OF THIRD COUNTRIES WHOSE NATIONALS ARE REQUIRED TO BE IN POSSESSION OF A VISA WHEN CROSSING THE EXTERNAL BORDERS OF THE MEMBER STATES”

European Union, Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (EUR-Lex consolidated text of 30.12.2025) · checked

Conditions and exceptions

  • Your bank statements must show at least ISK 8,000 per day of the trip if you stay in hotels, or ISK 4,000 per day if a third party pays for your stay.

    The statements must show that you - during the entire trip - have 8000 ISK per day for staying in a hotel or 4000 ISK per day if the expenses connected with the stay are borne by a third party.Embassy of Iceland in New Delhi · checked

  • Your passport must be valid at least 3 months beyond the date you plan to leave and have been issued within the last 10 years.

    Travel documents or identity cards of non-EEA/EFTA citizens must: be valid at least 3 months beyond the intended departure date have been issued within the last 10 years.Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iceland · checked

Iceland visa types for Indians

  • A Schengen visa lets you travel in the whole Schengen area for up to 90 days; apply to Iceland when it is your main destination (the longest stay, or the first country visited if stays are equal).

    Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iceland · checked

How to apply from India

  1. In India, applications for Iceland are lodged at VFS Global offices in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune, and decided by the Embassy of Iceland in New Delhi.

    Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iceland · checked

  2. Fill in the online application at visa.government.is and show the submission confirmation at VFS; VFS forwards your file to the Embassy of Iceland in New Delhi.

    Embassy of Iceland in New Delhi · checked

  3. The Embassy in New Delhi reminds applicants that they can apply up to six months before travel and advises applying early for trips from March to June, as a VFS appointment can take several days to get.

    Embassy of Iceland in New Delhi · checked

How to apply from the UAE

Indian citizens who live in the UAE:

  • In the UAE, applications for Iceland are lodged at VFS Global offices in Abu Dhabi or Dubai and decided by the Embassy of Iceland in New Delhi.

    Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iceland · checked

  • Applicants in the UAE need a UAE residence permit valid at least three months beyond their departure from the Schengen area.

    Embassy of Iceland in New Delhi · checked

Fee

These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.

Processing time

  • The Embassy normally decides within 15 days of receiving the file from VFS; documents that VFS marks as missing must be emailed to the Embassy within 5 days of your appointment.

    Embassy of Iceland in New Delhi · checked

Documents and entry checks

If you live in the UAE

We have not checked a separate rule for UAE residents for Iceland.

If you need a visa, see How to apply from the UAE.

What changed

  1. Since 10 April 2026 the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully operational: non-EU visitors' fingerprints and facial images are registered each time they cross the Schengen external border, replacing passport stamps (the system started progressively on 12 October 2025). European Commission, DG Migration and Home Affairs · checked
  2. Norway no longer handles visas for Iceland in the UAE: you still apply through VFS Global, but the application now goes to the Embassy of Iceland in New Delhi. Royal Norwegian Embassy in Abu Dhabi · checked
  3. Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.

FAQ

Is Iceland visa-free for Indians now?

No. Indians need a visa before they travel.

How much does an Iceland visa cost in India?

Iceland charges the common Schengen visa fee: EUR 90, or EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 12.

Can I get an Iceland visa in 7 days?

The Embassy normally decides within 15 days of receiving the file from VFS; documents that VFS marks as missing must be emailed to the Embassy within 5 days of your appointment.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. European Union, Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (EUR-Lex consolidated text of 30.12.2025): entry ruleeur-lex.europa.eu · checked
  2. Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iceland (Ísland.is, the Icelandic government portal): fees, visa types and entry conditionsisland.is · checked
  3. Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iceland (Ísland.is, the Icelandic government portal): how to apply and applying from the UAEisland.is · checked
  4. Embassy of Iceland in New Delhi (Government of Iceland, Ministry for Foreign Affairs): how to apply, processing time, entry conditions and documentsassets.ctfassets.net · checked
  5. Embassy of Iceland in New Delhi (Government of Iceland, Ministry for Foreign Affairs): how to applygovernment.is · checked
  6. Embassy of Iceland in New Delhi (checklist for the United Arab Emirates, published on island.is): applying from the UAEassets.ctfassets.net · checked
  7. Royal Norwegian Embassy in Abu Dhabi (Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, norway.no): changesnorway.no · checked
  8. European Commission, DG Migration and Home Affairs: changeshome-affairs.ec.europa.eu · checked
Was this page helpful?Report a change

Visa Almanac is an independent reference, not a government website. We don't issue visas or sell visa services.

Rules change without notice. Always confirm with the official source linked on each page before you travel.