Iceland Hotels and Resorts

PASSPORTS: Passport valid for at least 3 months after intended date of departure required by all. Certain nationals may be permitted to enter Iceland with a travel document valid for at least 6 months after intended date of departure; please consult the nearest Danish embassy for further details.

VISAS: Required by all except the following for stays of up to 3 months:
(a) nationals of countries referred to in the chart above;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, British Overseas Territories, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela.

Note: (a) Nationals of the following countries require an airport transit visa (holders of travel documents issued by these countries are also subject to such requirements): Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem Rep), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia and Sri Lanka. (b) Indian nationals do not require an airport transit visa if they hold a valid visa for an EU or EEA country, USA or Canada.

Types of visa and cost: £7-£33. A uniform type of visa, the Schengen visa, is issued for tourist, business and private visits. Transit/Airport Transit: £7.

Note: (a) Visa fees are payable in cash (exact money only) or cheque supported by a cheque guarantee card. Visa fees are non-refundable and payable on submission of the visa application. (b)Visas are issued free of charge to spouses of EU or EEA nationals, or persons related in direct line of ascent or descent to such nationals or their spouses, if they are supported by the national in question and if they have legal residence in the UK. Relevant documentation must be produced in such cases, including an original marriage certificate, the passport of the EU citizen and the EU citizen’s residence permit and evidence of an EEA residence permit in the UK, plus proof of joint household. Further documentation may be requested in addition to this.

Validity: Up to 3 months. For extensions, apply to the Immigration authority in Iceland.

Application to: Royal Danish Embassy; see Denmark section. Applications cannot be made by post. Appointments must be made in advance by calling (09065) 540 7555 (automated; 24-hour). Travellers visiting just one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of that country; travellers visiting more than one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of the country chosen as the main destination or the country they will enter first (if they have no main destination).

Application requirements: (a) Completed visa application form. (b) One colour passport-size photo on a light background. (c) Valid passport or travel document, if applicable, with a blank page to affix the visa. (d) Fee, payable by cash or cheque (non-refundable). (e) Proof of purpose of visit such as a letter of invitation and evidence of accommodation. (f) Evidence of sufficient funds to cover the duration of stay. (g) A pre-paid self-addressed envelope for registered post, if you would like your visa to be sent to your home address. (h) For business visits, a letter of invitation from a business contact in Iceland stating nature and duration of stay, type of visa and accommodation. (i) Evidence of occupation/student status, eg an original letter from an employer or solicitor; if unemployed, a social benefit booklet; if a student, an original letter from the appropriate school/university.

Working days required: Varies according to nationality, may take several weeks.

Temporary residence: Enquire at Embassy of the Republic of Iceland.