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Iceland
Iceland visa for Indian citizens
Entry requirement
Iceland requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Iceland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at utn.is
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.
For the tourist visa, Iceland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. 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.
Icelandic missions in India
- Embassy of Iceland in New Delhi
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Marg 33B, 110021 New Delhi
Iceland has 1 mission in India, with its embassy in New Delhi.
Iceland: visa decisions in India
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,043 | 2,904 | 122 | 4.0% | 18.3% |
| 2024 | 5,257 | 4,278 | 835 | 16.3% | 18.1% |
| 2025 | 10,906 | 8,061 | 2,793 | 25.7% | 24.2% |
In 2025, Iceland’s embassy and consulates in India (New Delhi) received 10,906 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 8,061. The refusal rate was 25.7%. The refusal rate rose by 9.4 points from 16.3% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 107% compared with 2024 (5,257).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 15.8% of the applications lodged in India that year, from 7.1% at the consulates of Denmark to 46.5% at those of Slovenia. Iceland’s consulates worldwide refused 13.8%. Iceland was the 17th most applied-for Schengen state in India.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in India, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Icelandic citizens travelling to India
IcelandIndia e-Visa India 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.
For a trip from India to Iceland, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Indian citizens can stay in Iceland
How long Indian citizens may stay in Iceland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Indian citizens apply
In India, applications go to the Icelandic embassy in New Delhi, or to a visa centre acting for Iceland; fees, documents and processing times are published by Iceland.
Iceland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Iceland lets Indian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Iceland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Icelandic citizens travelling to India
India requires a visa from Icelandic citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Iceland?
Iceland requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Icelandic embassy in India?
The Icelandic embassy in India is in New Delhi.
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 India?
India requires a visa from Icelandic citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
Can Indian citizens enter Iceland visa-free?
No; Indian 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.