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Iceland visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Iceland requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Kenya
Iceland has no embassy or consulate in Kenya on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Icelandic citizens travelling to Kenya
IcelandKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya 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.
Kenyan 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 Kenyan citizens can stay in Iceland
How long Kenyan citizens may stay in Iceland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kenyan citizens apply
Iceland has no embassy or career consulate in Kenya. Kenyan citizens apply through a mission of Iceland accredited to Kenya 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 Kenyan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Iceland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Icelandic citizens travelling to Kenya
Icelandic citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Kenya, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Iceland?
Iceland requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Iceland in Kenya?
No. Iceland has no embassy in Kenya.
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 Kenya?
Icelandic citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Kenya, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Iceland visa-free?
No; Kenyan 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.