Iceland — Schengen Area Member
Iceland is one of the 30 Schengen Area member states.
Iceland is a full member of the Schengen Area. Whether you need ETIAS, a Schengen Visa, or nothing depends on your nationality. Once inside the Schengen Area, you can visit Iceland without border checks.
- Capital
- Reykjavik
- Currency
- ISK
- Schengen
- Yes
- EU Member
- false
- Passport Rank
- #39
Schengen Membership
Iceland is a full member of the Schengen Area, which permits passport-free travel between 30 European countries. Once you arrive in any Schengen country, you can visit Iceland without additional border checks. Practical Info 1 EUR ≈ 145 ISK The Iceland passport ranks #39 globally, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 151
- Capital
- Reykjavik
- Currency
- ISK
- Population
- 387000
- Exchange Rate
- 1 EUR ≈ 145 ISK
Check current rates before traveling
Iceland in the Schengen Area
- Schengen Area
- EU (non-Schengen)
- Other European
Entry Requirements
EU/EEA citizens
Move freely with passport or national ID. No visa or ETIAS needed.
Visa-exempt nationals (US, UK, Canada, and others)
No visa needed for stays as long as 90 days. ETIAS required from Q4 2026 (€20).
Visa-required nationals
Schengen Visa required (€80). Submit your application at embassy of your main destination.