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Russia visa for Icelandic citizens
Entry requirement
Icelandic citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at iceland.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days)
- Processing time
- No more than 4 calendar days from submission
Russia’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.kdmid.ru. Processing time, as Russia states it: No more than 4 calendar days from submission. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days).
Russian missions in Iceland
- Embassy of Russia in Reykjavik
Garðastræti 33 IS-101 Reykjavík
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All missions of Russia in Iceland
Russia has 2 missions in Iceland, with its embassy in Reykjavik. Consulates: Reykjavik.
Russian citizens travelling to Iceland
RussiaIceland Visa required Iceland visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Iceland to Russia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Icelandic citizens can stay in Russia
Icelandic citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
How Icelandic citizens apply
The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; Icelandic citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Russia’s neighbours for Icelandic citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia and Norway admit Icelandic citizens visa-free. North Korea requires Icelandic citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Iceland
Russian citizens need a visa for Iceland, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Icelandic citizens need a visa for Russia?
Icelandic citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
How long can Icelandic citizens stay in Russia?
Icelandic citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Russian embassy in Iceland?
The Russian embassy in Iceland is in Reykjavik; there is also a consulate in Reykjavik.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Iceland?
Russian citizens need a visa for Iceland, obtained before travel.
Can Icelandic citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Icelandic citizens need an e-Visa for Russia.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.