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Iceland visa for Ghanaian citizens
Entry requirement
Ghanaian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Iceland.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Iceland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Iceland visa?
Schengen short-stay visa (C visa) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the whole Schengen Area.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally within 15 calendar days, up to 45 if further checks are needed. Appointment waits and backlogs vary by mission.
Iceland’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Iceland states it: Normally within 15 calendar days, up to 45 if further checks are needed. Appointment waits and backlogs vary by mission. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the whole Schengen Area.
Where to apply in Ghana
Iceland has no embassy or consulate in Ghana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Icelandic citizens travelling to Ghana
IcelandGhana Visa required Ghana 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.
Before travelling from Ghana to Iceland, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).
Good to know
How long Ghanaian citizens can stay in Iceland
How long Ghanaian citizens may stay in Iceland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ghanaian citizens apply
Iceland has no embassy or career consulate in Ghana. Ghanaian citizens apply through a mission of Iceland accredited to Ghana from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Iceland for visas; the official visa portal of Iceland names the right place.
Iceland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Iceland lets Ghanaian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Iceland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Icelandic citizens travelling to Ghana
Icelandic citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ghana. The rule is the same in both directions between Ghana and Iceland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Iceland?
Ghanaian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Iceland.
Is there an embassy of Iceland in Ghana?
No. Iceland has no embassy in Ghana.
How much does the Iceland tourist visa cost?
Iceland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally within 15 calendar days, up to 45 if further checks are needed. Appointment waits and backlogs vary by mission.
Do Icelandic citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Icelandic citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ghana.
Can Ghanaian citizens enter Iceland visa-free?
No; Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Iceland obtained in advance.
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.