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Iceland
Iceland visa for Russian citizens
Entry requirement
Iceland requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Iceland visa guide
Checked 7 November 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.
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.
Icelandic missions in Russia
- Embassy of Iceland in Moscow
Хлебный переулок 28 с1, Москва
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All missions of Iceland in Russia
Iceland has 2 missions in Russia, with its embassy in Moscow. Consulates: Saint Petersburg.
Iceland: visa decisions in Russia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40 | 39 | 0 | 0.0% | 43.6% |
In 2023, Iceland’s embassy and consulates in Russia (Moscow) received 40 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 39. The refusal rate was 0.0%.
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 10.6% of the applications lodged in Russia that year, from 0.8% at the consulates of the Netherlands to 34.5% at those of Malta. Iceland’s consulates worldwide refused 2.2%. Iceland was the 25th most applied-for Schengen state in Russia.
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 Russia, 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 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Icelandic citizens travelling to Russia
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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.
Russian 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Russian citizens can stay in Iceland
How long Russian citizens may stay in Iceland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Russian citizens apply
In Russia, applications go to the Icelandic embassy in Moscow and the consulate in Saint Petersburg, 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 Russian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Iceland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Icelandic citizens travelling to Russia
Icelandic citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Iceland?
Iceland requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Icelandic embassy in Russia?
The Icelandic embassy in Russia is in Moscow; there is also a consulate in Saint Petersburg.
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 Russia?
Icelandic citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Russian citizens enter Iceland visa-free?
No; Russian citizens need a visa for Iceland obtained in advance.
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.