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Iceland visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Iceland admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at government.is
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Icelandic citizens travelling to Canada
IcelandCanada Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Canada visa for citizens of Iceland
Travel advice for Iceland
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Canadian citizens planning a trip to Iceland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Iceland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Iceland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Iceland (updated 14 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in Iceland
Canadian citizens may stay in Iceland for up to 90 days. Days in Iceland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Iceland and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Canadian citizens in Iceland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Icelandic citizens travelling to Canada
Icelandic citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Canada, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Iceland?
Iceland admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Iceland?
Canadian citizens can stay in Iceland for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Icelandic citizens need a visa for Canada?
Icelandic citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Canada, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
Can Canadian citizens enter Iceland visa-free?
Yes, Canadian citizens can enter Iceland without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.