Iceland Visas
Iceland is a mountainous island nation in the north Atlantic Ocean, located between Europe and North America. Iceland is a stunningly beautiful place if you enjoy strange and desolate landscapes. The amount of daylight varies dramatically by season.
Iceland is a member of the Schengen Agreement. It share some visa policies with others Schengen countries.
All countries and territories that are members of the Schengen acquis, of the EU or of EFTA. Positive visa list of countries (also known as White Schengen List) from whose citizens no visa is required to enter the territory of the EU member states for a period of maximum 90 days.
TYPES OF ICELAND VISA
Depending on the purpose of your travel to Iceland, there are different types of visas that will apply to the occasion.
This visa is for those travellers looking to visit Iceland for purpose of tourism.
A business visa is given to those who are planning to visit Iceland for engaging in temporary work or business.
This visa is for people seek better medical treatment or specialized treatment for a disease that cannot be treated in their own country.
This is a special visa given to applicants who want to travel to Iceland to participate in cultural, film or sporting events.
Applicants who are intending to undertaking a recognised course of study in Iceland should apply for Student visa.
A transit visa is required if there is a scheduled layover of a few hours in Iceland before heading to your destination.
If your travel is related to attending intergovernmental meetings, consultations, negotiations or events, you will need to apply for a special official visit visa.
REQUIREMENTS OF ICELAND VISA
General required documents for Iceland Schengen Visa Application:
- Firstly, download the application form, fill it completely and with sincerity.
- 2 passport format photos
- Your passport and copies of your previous visas – valid for at least 3 months beyond return date – are required. Your passport must have at least two blank pages.
- Travel health insurance
- A cover letter stating the purpose of your travel to Iceland and itinerary
- Flight Itinerary with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Iceland
- Hotel reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay in Iceland.
- Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable)
- Proof of sufficient financial
- As the European Commission communicates, a foreign national, according to the Icelandic Law when applying for an Icelandic Visa, must attest owning an amount of subsistence of 4,000 ISK or 28.83€/day to the Icelandic Embassy or Consulate.
For different purpose of stay, you may be asked to provide additional documents:
Iceland Tourist/Visitor Visa:
- Invitation letter from your family or friends in Iceland with the address and phone number – if applicable
- Bank statement of the last 6 months
- Passport copies
Iceland Visa for Business Purposes:
- Invitation letter from the Iceland company you will be visiting and their detailed address accompanied with the dates of your visit
- A certificate from your employer stating/allowing your business travel
- If there were previous trade relations between the two companies, proof of such events must be provided
- Business bank statement of the latest 6 months
- Memorandum and Article of Association in original certified copy (registered with joint stock companies) Trade License (first issued and present renewal), Proprietorship/Partnership documents
- Regarding the applicant’s expenses during stay in the Schengen zone, either the employer or the partner company must state coverage of expenses on the letter or invitation.
Iceland Visa for Medical Purposes:
- A local medical report
- A medical attestation from the hospital or doctor in Iceland, confirming the date of your appointment as well as your medical situation
- Payment receipt of medical fees
Iceland Visa for Cultural, Sports, Film Crew or Religious Purposes:
- Invitation letter from the above-mentioned authorities with details upon the nature of events or activities – purpose of visit , expense coverage
- Names of the applicants (crew members)
- Duration of stay
- Travel itinerary
Iceland Visa for Members of Official Delegations:
- The official invitation copy
- Identity of applicant
- Purpose of journey (negotiations, meetings, event by intergovernmental organizations, consultations)
- Duration of stay
- Place of accommodation
Iceland Visa for Study, Training, Research, or other type of Internship Purposes:
- An enrollment certificate allowing attendance of courses
- Certificate of completion or courses attended
- Financial sustenance
Iceland Airport Transit Visa:
- Visa or other type of entry permit in the transit country
- Copy of your valid visa for your final destination
HOW TO APPLY FOR ICELAND VISA
Before applying for Iceland visa you should check the time require to process the Iceland visa to be issued. Then you find out all the information regarding the application, you can follow these guideline:
Make a check list of the documents that you need to submit along with your application form. Gather all the documents and keep them ready for submission.
Find the nearest Iceland embassy or consulate in you country. Submit all documents and visa application form to the nearest Iceland embassy or consulate in your country.
Submit all documents and visa application form to the nearest Iceland embassy or consulate in your country.
After your visa is issued you will be notified about it. Collect your visa on time.
ICELAND VISA APPLICATION FORM
All applicants must download the visa application form, fill in the required details and submit it with mandatory documents to start the process for a Iceland visa.
You can download Iceland visa application form from internet or get directly from the embassy or consulate. It is recommended to contact nearest Iceland embassy or consulate before starting prepare all required documents for application process.
VISA PROCESSING TIME
Usually the visa application process takes approximately 10 days after the Embassy receives the application, therefore you are advised to apply well in advance of your planned trip.