Iceland Visa

Schengen Application Form

Completed, printed, and signed by the applicant. The form is typically completed online on the official portal before the appointment. Parents or legal guardians must sign on behalf of minors.

Valid Passport

Must be valid 3 months beyond your intended date of departure from the Schengen area; must have been issued within the last 10 years; must contain at least 2 blank pages.

Passport Photos

One recent (6 months maximum), color photo meeting standard Schengen photo specifications, against a white or light gray background.

Travel Medical Insurance

Valid throughout the entire Schengen area; minimum coverage of €30,000 for medical emergencies, urgent hospital treatment, and repatriation costs, including in the event of death.

Proof of Travel (Itinerary)

Confirmed round-trip flight reservations and a detailed travel plan covering all travel and stays within Iceland and the broader Schengen area.

Proof of Accommodation

Confirmed hotel or hostel bookings for the full duration of the stay. If staying with a host, a formal Proof of Sponsorship and/or Private Accommodation Form from the Directorate of Immigration is required.

Proof of Financial Means

Original bank statements (for the last 3-6 months, stamped by the bank) proving sufficient funds. The required minimum is 8,000 ISK per person per day (approx. €54) if staying in a hotel, or 4,000 ISK per day (approx. €27) if accommodation expenses are covered by a third party.

Proof of Employment / Ties to Home Country

A signed letter from your employer (on company letterhead, stating position, salary, and approved leave dates), business registration documents if self-employed, or a recent certificate of enrolment from an educational institution.

Proof of Legal Residence (If Applicable)

Valid residence permit in your current country of residence (if you are not a national); this permit must be valid 3 months beyond your intended departure from the Schengen area.

Documents for Minors (Under 18)

Original Birth Certificate, a notarized Parental Consent letter from the non-travelling parent(s), and copies of both parents’ passports or IDs.

1. Major Cities & Cultural Sites

• Reykjavík (Hallgrímskirkja Church, Harpa Concert Hall, Perlan Museum, Laugavegur shopping street, the Sun Voyager sculpture)

• Akureyri (Capital of the North, Akureyrarkirkja Church, Botanical Gardens, a main hub for exploring Northern Iceland)

• Hafnarfjörður (Known for its lava fields and folklore about the “Hidden Folk” or elves, hosts a popular Viking Festival)

• Húsavík (Located in Northern Iceland, widely regarded as the best place in Iceland and Europe for whale watching tours)

• Vík í Mýrdal (Small village on the South Coast, a base for exploring the nearby black sand beaches and sea stacks)

2. Geothermal Wonders & Spas

• Blue Lagoon (Iconic geothermal spa located on the Reykjanes Peninsula, known for its warm, mineral-rich, milky-blue waters)

• Geysir Geothermal Area (Located on the Golden Circle, home to the Great Geysir and Strokkur, which erupts every 5-10 minutes)

• Mývatn Nature Baths (A less crowded, natural alternative to the Blue Lagoon, located in Northern Iceland)

• Kerid Crater (A visually stunning volcanic crater lake with strikingly colored red walls, often included on the Golden Circle route)

3. Iconic Routes & Natural Sites

• Golden Circle (Iceland’s most popular tourist route, includes Þingvellir National Park (UNESCO), Gullfoss waterfall, and the Geysir area)
• South Coast (The route featuring major attractions like Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, and the village of Vík)
• Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (Deep glacial lake where icebergs calve from the Vatnajökull glacier and float towards the sea)
• Diamond Beach (Located across from Jökulsárlón, where icebergs wash ashore onto the black volcanic sand)
• Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach (Near Vík, known for its black sand, imposing basalt column wall, and Reynisdrangar sea stacks)
• Snæfellsnes Peninsula (Known as “Miniature Iceland,” featuring the famous Kirkjufell mountain (Game of Thrones site) and the Snæfellsjökull glacier)