Visas and Passports in Iceland
Iceland Visa Requirements
Each country has different visa requirements depending on your nationality. You are required to organise and obtain your own visa before you depart on your Icelandic holiday.
Below is an overview of some requirements for Iceland.
Passport Requirements
Please ensure that your passport is valid at least 6 months after your date of your return. Ensure you have at least two blank pages for exit and entry stamps. Damaged documents may be refused.
Visa Requirements for Iceland
Iceland is a member of the Schengen Area set by the European Union. As such, Britons and travellers from other European nations can travel freely to Iceland and across the continent.
For those outside the Schengen area including Australians, New Zealanders, Americans, Canadians and those from certain Asian nations, there is visa-free access for 90 days in any 180-day period. South Africans and travellers from other Asian countries will need a visa to enter the Schengen states, including Iceland.
Please check with your local Icelandic embassy for visa requirements before you travel.