Sri LankaIceland

Iceland visa for Sri Lankan citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Iceland.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 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.

All visa types for Iceland

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 Sri Lanka

Iceland has no embassy or consulate in Sri Lanka on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Icelandic citizens travelling to Sri Lanka

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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.

Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Iceland

How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Iceland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Sri Lankan citizens apply

Iceland has no embassy or career consulate in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan citizens apply through a mission of Iceland accredited to Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lankan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Iceland when it is the main destination of the trip.

Icelandic citizens travelling to Sri Lanka

Icelandic citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Iceland?

Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Iceland.

Is there an embassy of Iceland in Sri Lanka?

No. Iceland has no embassy in Sri Lanka.

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 Sri Lanka?

Icelandic citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Iceland visa-free?

No; Sri Lankan 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.