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Iceland
Iceland visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
Iceland admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at stjornarradid.is
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Iceland: visa decisions in the United States
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,966 | 4,932 | 30 | 0.6% | 86.8% |
| 2024 | 6,196 | 5,807 | 343 | 5.6% | 95.6% |
| 2025 | 7,688 | 6,982 | 705 | 9.2% | 93.6% |
In 2025, Iceland’s embassy and consulates in the United States (Washington D.C.) received 7,688 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 6,982. 9.2% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 5.6%: the rate rose by 3.6 points. Applications rose by 24% compared with 2024 (6,196).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 4.9% of the applications lodged in the United States that year, from 0.4% at the consulates of Greece to 20.5% at those of Sweden. Iceland’s consulates worldwide refused 13.8%. Iceland was the 7th most applied-for Schengen state in the United States.
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 the United States, 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 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Icelandic citizens travelling to the United States
IcelandUnited States Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United States 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.
For a trip from the United States 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 US citizens can stay in Iceland
US 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 US 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 States
Before flying to the United States, Icelandic citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Iceland?
Iceland admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can US citizens stay in Iceland?
US 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 States?
Before flying to the United States, Icelandic citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can US citizens enter Iceland visa-free?
Yes, US citizens can enter Iceland without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.