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Entry/Exit Requirements

Last verified: May 25, 2020

Entry Requirements at a Glance

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PassportRequirementTypical stayApproval 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 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.

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Population: 341,243


Total Land Area: 100,250 km2


Population/km2: 3.40