Visiting Iceland

Entry requirements, visa information, and travel guide for Iceland

Discover Iceland

Capital: Reykjavik
Currency: ISK
Population: 387000
Languages: Icelandic

How to Enter Iceland

EU/EEA citizens
Enter freely using your passport or national ID card. No additional authorization required.
Visa-exempt nationals (US, UK, Canada, and others)
Stay up to 90 days visa-free. From Q4 2026, you will need ETIAS (€20).
Visa-required nationals
Schengen Visa required (€80). Apply at embassy of your main destination.

Currency & Money in Iceland

Iceland uses the Icelandic Króna (ISK). Iceland is extremely card-friendly — you can pay by card almost everywhere, including remote gas stations and small cafés. Carrying cash is rarely necessary. ATMs are available in Reykjavik and larger towns. Tipping is not expected in Iceland as service charges are included.

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Plan Your Visit to Iceland

ETIAS Guide

Pre-travel authorization for visa-exempt visitors

Schengen Visa

Visa application guide

90/180 Calculator

Check how long you can stay

Travel Insurance

Mandatory for Schengen Visa

Travel Questions about Iceland

Prepare for Your Trip to Iceland

Valid passport (check requirements for your nationality)
Visa or ETIAS (depends on your nationality)
Travel insurance
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