Entry/Exit Requirements

Entry Requirements at a Glance

How different passports are treated entering Iceland. Don't see yours? Check any passport instantly »

Passport	Requirement	Typical stay	Approval Rate
Australia	Visa not required	90 days	—
Bangladesh	Visa required	—	—
Brazil	Visa not required	90 days	—
Canada	Visa not required	90 days	—
China	Visa required	—	97.1%
Germany	Freedom of movement	—	—
India	Visa required	—	73.9%
Nigeria	Visa required	—	—
Philippines	Visa required	—	—
Singapore	Visa not required	90 days	—
United Arab Emirates	Visa not required	90 days	—
United Kingdom	Visa not required	90 days	—
United States of America	Visa not required	90 days	—
Vietnam	Visa required	—	—

Sourced from live visa requirement data. Provided for general guidance only and may not reflect the latest rule changes — confirm with the relevant embassy or consulate before booking travel. Approval rates link to the full Visa Statistics breakdown.

Iceland Visa FAQ

Do US citizens need a visa for Iceland?

No. As a Schengen Area member, Iceland is visa-free for US citizens for up to 90 days within any 180-day period — this allowance is shared across all 29 Schengen countries combined, not per country. ETIAS (a €20 pre-travel authorization, not a visa) is not yet required as of September 2026; its launch has slipped to 2027.

Source: Iceland national immigration authority.

Iceland Entry/Exit General Information

Iceland is a party to the Schengen Agreement. This means that U.S. citizens may enter Iceland without a visa for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes. Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond your intended date of departure from the Schengen area. You need sufficient funds and a return airline ticket. If your passport does not meet the Schengen requirements, you may be refused boarding by the airline at your point of origin or while transferring planes. You could also be denied entry when you arrive in the Schengen area. For this reason,we recommend that your passport have at least six months’ validity remaining whenever you travel abroad. For additional details about travel into and within Schengen countries, please see our Schengen fact sheet.

For the most current visa information, contact the Embassy of Iceland at 2900 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007-1704, tel: 1-202-265-6653. Information can also be obtained from the Icelandic Directorate of Immigration website (available in English).

The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of Iceland.

Information about dual nationality or the prevention of international child abduction can be found on our website. For further information about customs regulations, please read our Customs Information page.