Visa Statistics
Last verified: Sep 19, 2026
Official Calendar Year 2025 visa approval and refusal statistics for Iceland, published by European Commission DG HOME.
Approval Rate by Nationality
All 4 nationalities with published data, sorted by application volume. Rates vary by nationality due to differing average trip purposes and documentation. Click a column heading to sort.
| Nationality | Applications | Approval Rate | Change vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 32,805 | 97.7% | ▼ -0.5 pts |
| United Kingdom | 15,668 | 68.0% | ▼ -17.5 pts |
| India | 10,854 | 74.3% | ▼ -9.4 pts |
| United States of America | 7,687 | 90.8% | ▼ -3.6 pts |
Full History
Every period on file for Iceland. Click a column heading to sort.
| Period | Applications | Approval Rate | Change vs Prior Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calendar Year 2025 | 67,014 | 86.2% | ▼ -7.2 pts |
| Calendar Year 2024 | 34,606 | 93.4% | ▼ -4.4 pts |
| Calendar Year 2023 | 21,721 | 97.8% | ▼ -0.3 pts |
| Calendar Year 2022 | 7,553 | 98.1% | ▲ +7.9 pts |
| Calendar Year 2021 | 2,628 | 90.1% | — |
Refusal Rate by Consulate
This reflects where the application was lodged, not the applicant's nationality -- see the methodology page for the full explanation. Showing the 4 highest-refusal consulates of 4 meeting the 100+ application floor, latest period on file.
| Consulate / post | Applications | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|
| LONDON | 15,668 | 32.0% |
| NEW DELHI | 10,854 | 25.7% |
| WASHINGTON, DC | 7,687 | 9.2% |
| BEIJING | 32,805 | 2.3% |
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Population: 341,243
Total Land Area: 100,250 km2
Population/km2: 3.40
Official Visa Info: Directorate of Immigration (Útlendingastofnun)