United Arab Emirates
Iceland
Iceland visa for Emirati citizens
Entry requirement
Emirati citizens do not need a visa for Iceland: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Icelandic citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
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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 the United Arab Emirates 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).
Good to know
How long Emirati citizens can stay in Iceland
Emirati citizens may stay in Iceland for up to 90 days. Days in Iceland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Iceland and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Emirati citizens in Iceland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Icelandic citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
No visa is needed by Icelandic citizens for the United Arab Emirates, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the United Arab Emirates and Iceland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Iceland?
Emirati citizens do not need a visa for Iceland: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Emirati citizens stay in Iceland?
Emirati citizens can stay in Iceland for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Icelandic citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
No visa is needed by Icelandic citizens for the United Arab Emirates, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Emirati citizens enter Iceland visa-free?
Yes, Emirati citizens can enter Iceland without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.