Uganda
Iceland
Iceland visa for Ugandan citizens
Entry requirement
Ugandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Iceland.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Iceland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at stjornarradid.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 Uganda
Iceland has 1 mission in Uganda, with its embassy in Kampala.
Icelandic citizens travelling to Uganda
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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.
For a trip from Uganda 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Ugandan citizens can stay in Iceland
How long Ugandan citizens may stay in Iceland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ugandan citizens apply
In Uganda, applications go to the Icelandic embassy in Kampala, 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 Ugandan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Iceland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Icelandic citizens travelling to Uganda
Icelandic citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Iceland?
Ugandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Iceland.
Where is the Icelandic embassy in Uganda?
The Icelandic embassy in Uganda is in Kampala.
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 Uganda?
Icelandic citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Ugandan citizens enter Iceland visa-free?
No; Ugandan 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.