Iceland
United States
United States visa for Icelandic citizens
Entry requirement
Icelandic citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at is.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visit
- Fee
- US$40.62
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ ETA costs US$40.62 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is esta.cbp.dhs.gov. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 90 days per visit.
Where to apply in Iceland
- Embassy of the United States in Reykjavik
Engjateigur 7, 105 Reykjavík
US visas issued to citizens of Iceland
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 720 | 679 |
| Student (F, M) | 224 | 226 |
| Exchange (J) | 93 | 67 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 97 | 133 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 533 | 524 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 88 | 65 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 8 | 4 |
| Total | 1,763 | 1,698 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 5.8% | 5.4% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 1,698 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Iceland, the 149th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 40%, transit and crew visas 31% and student visas 13%. That is 4% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (1,763).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Iceland received 398, 48% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 5.4% for citizens of Iceland in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 5.8%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Iceland anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Iceland.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Iceland
United StatesIceland Visa-free, 90 days Iceland visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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.
Icelandic citizens planning a trip to the United States can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Icelandic citizens can stay in the United States
Icelandic citizens may stay in the United States for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United States.
How Icelandic citizens apply
Icelandic citizens apply for the ETA for the United States online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United States’ neighbours for Icelandic citizens
Mexico admits Icelandic citizens visa-free.
US citizens travelling to Iceland
Iceland admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Icelandic citizens need a visa for the United States?
Icelandic citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Icelandic citizens stay in the United States?
Icelandic citizens can stay in the United States for up to 90 days with an ETA.
How much does the United States ETA cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$40.62 for the ETA.
Do US citizens need a visa for Iceland?
Iceland admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Icelandic citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Icelandic citizens need an ETA for the United States.
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.