Iceland Visa for Indians

Every Indian citizen with a valid passport who wishes to visit Iceland must get a Schengen visa. Whether you are visiting Iceland for business or pleasure, you must get a valid Schengen visa from the Iceland Embassy or Consulate in India prior to your trip, since it will not be given upon arrival at the Iceland airport.

You need to apply for an Iceland Schengen visa based on your purpose of travel. If you apply for an Iceland visa without first obtaining international travel insurance, you will be rejected. Every visa applicant must have travel medical insurance in order to get an Iceland visa. A travel policy is necessary when applying for an Iceland visa according to the rules set by the Schengen nations.

If you are planning a short trip to Iceland, you need to apply for an Iceland Schengen Visa. Depending on the purpose of your visit to Iceland, you may receive one of the following Iceland Visa types:

• Iceland Tourist Visa: The Iceland tourist visa for Indians is granted to those Indian tourists or travellers who want to spend their vacations in Iceland with the prime objective of exploring and sightseeing.
• Iceland Business Visa: The Iceland Business Visa is intended for business professionals who require or wish to engage in business-related activities in Iceland.
• Iceland Visitor's Visa: The Iceland Visitor's Visa is intended for Indian people who have friends or family members in Iceland and wish to visit them.
• Iceland Study Visa: The Iceland study visa is granted to those Indians who want to study at an educational institution in Iceland for up to 90 days.
• Iceland Airport Transit Visa: The Iceland Airport Transit Visa is designed for Indian citizens who have to transit through one of Iceland's airports to visit a country outside of the Schengen region.
• Iceland Official Visit Visa: The Iceland Official Visit Visa is granted to the members of delegations visiting Iceland for official purposes.
• Iceland Work Visa: The work visa for Iceland from India is available to those Indian nationals who want to work in Iceland. It's available to entrepreneurs, professionals, investors, and overseas employees who want to work or invest in an Iceland-based business.
• Iceland Medical Visa: The Iceland Medical Visa is intended for individuals who wish to travel to Iceland for medical treatment.
• Iceland Film Crew, Sports, and Cultural Visa: This type of visa is issued to Indians who desire to visit Iceland to attend sporting, cultural, or film-related activities.

To apply for an Iceland Schengen Visa, you need to present the following documents to the Iceland Consulate or Embassy:

• Valid Indian passport having a minimum of 3 months validity and also 2 blank pages, including any previous passports
• Iceland Schengen visa application form
• Two recently taken passport-sized pictures
• Personal cover letter (for self-employed individuals - company letterhead; for employed individuals - plain A4 size paper)
• Original revised six-month bank statement
• Income tax returns (ITR) for the last three years
• Return flight tickets (confirmed)
• Proof of accommodation
• Day-wise accommodation
• Travel medical insurance (you need to have at least a coverage of €30,000)

Additional Papers for Employed Individuals:

• Application of leave (in writing) from your recruiter.
• Your last six-month bank statements.
• ITR (Income Tax Return) or TDS (tax deducted at source) certificate.
• Employment contract copy.

Additional Papers for Students:

• Proof of enrollment at an educational institution.
• Certificate of No Objection (NOC) from your previous school, college, or university.

Additional Papers for Self-Employed Individuals:

• Your firm's last six month's bank statements.
• Business licence copy.
• ITR (Income Tax Return) for the last three months.

Additional Papers for Airport Transport Visa:

• You must have a valid visa for the final Schengen Zone country you want to visit.
• Your aircraft ticket to the final Schengen Zone country you'll visit.

Additional Papers for Iceland Tourist Visa from India:

• Bank statements for the last six months must be provided.
• Your Schengen zone entry and exit dates should be included in your itinerary.
• Your travel itinerary, including dates of entry and exit from Iceland, as well as lodging arrangements. Make a list of the places you want to see and the activities you want to do during your stay in Iceland.

Additional Papers for Iceland Business Visa:

• A letter of invitation from the Iceland-based company with whom you will do business, as well as the dates of your entry and leave from the Kingdom of Iceland.
• If you are travelling on behalf of your employer, you must acquire a certificate from your company to confirm it.
• Your company's bank statements for the last six months must be submitted.
• Your company's memorandum and articles of incorporation, as duly registered. This must be an original certified copy.
• Copy of a trade licence, containing the original and the most current renewal.
• You must show proof of how your journey is being paid for.

Additional Papers for Iceland Visitor's Visa:

• If you want to sustain all by yourself, you must present proof of your financial situation, such as bank statements from the last six months.
• If you are going to be sponsored by someone else, you must produce a guarantor's obligation invitation letter that’s not more than six months old, their earnings statements for the previous three months, as well as proof of their tax payment.
• A copy of your guarantor's identification and proof of Iceland residency.

Additional Papers for Iceland Medical Visa:

• A medical report from an authorised health practitioner, hospital, or clinic in your home country stating that you require medical care in Iceland was provided.
• A medical certificate from an Iceland doctor or hospital confirming your treatment appointment.
• Evidence that you have adequate money to cover any additional costs linked with your medical treatment in Iceland.
• A receipt for medical expenses made to an Iceland-based hospital or clinic.

Additional Papers for Iceland Student Visa:

• You must present an enrollment certificate from the school/college/university where you were admitted for the course.
• Your prior (or current) educational institution's letter of no objection.

Additional Papers for Iceland Film Crew, Sports and Cultural Visa:

• You must provide a letter of invitation from the relevant Iceland-based organisation explaining the kind of events and activities that will take place.
• Your entry ticket for the event or activity in Iceland.
• The terms of your event participation.
• A detailed schedule for the event, which will take place in Iceland.
• Other documents cover every crew member's identity and every crucial event description.
• You will also be expected to submit verification of previous participation in similar activities or events at the national as well as international levels.

Additional Papers for Joining Your Spouse Who's a Citizen of Iceland:

• An Iceland marriage certificate.
• Proof of citizenship in Iceland.

The Icelandic Embassy in New Delhi has allowed VFS Global to administer the Icelandic Visa Application Centre to offer a much better and more efficient service to every Indian visa applicant. Applicants are urged to submit their application forms there along with the required visa fees.

• To begin, you must decide where you will apply for an Icelandic Schengen Visa. It's possible that it's the Iceland Consulate or Embassy in India. It might potentially be a visa application centre authorised by Iceland to process Indian visa applications.
• It may also be a Consulate or Embassy of another Schengen country to which Iceland has delegated the competence to process visa applications for Indians.
• You need to select the visa type based on the reason for your visit to Iceland.
• You must gather all of the documents indicated above in order to meet the exact criteria given by the Icelandic Consulate/Embassy in your place of residence.
• The Consulate or Embassy will then schedule your Icelandic visa appointment in order to complete your visa.
• Finally, you need to attend the scheduled interview at the Iceland Consulate or Embassy.

Listed below are the eligibility requirements that you must meet in order to receive an Icelandic Schengen Visa:

• You have to be a permanent resident of the country from which you are applying for the Icelandic Schengen Visa.
• You have to be a foreign citizen with a temporary residence permit in the country where you are applying.
• If Iceland is the only country in the Schengen Area that you want to visit, you are eligible to apply for a Schengen visa.
• If you wish to spend the bulk of your time in Iceland, you can apply for a Schengen visa.
• If Iceland is the starting point of your journey to the Schengen area.

A short-stay visa to Iceland takes at least two weeks to process. However, depending on your specific case, this period may be prolonged up to 45 days due to unusual circumstances such as peak season or missing paperwork.

The Iceland Visa fees for Indian nationals at a glance (for Short-Stay Visas):

Working hours of each Iceland Visa application centre in India: Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (closed on public holidays) [Note: The Denmark Embassy in New Delhi welcomes Indian officials on behalf of the Iceland Embassy. Candidates with service, diplomatic, family members of EES/EU nationals, adoption agencies, or official passport holders can also apply at the Danish Embassy in New Delhi.]

Note: The Denmark Embassy in New Delhi welcomes Indian officials on behalf of the Iceland Embassy. Candidates with service, diplomatic, family members of EES/EU nationals, adoption agencies, or official passport holders can also apply at the Danish Embassy in New Delhi.]

Every traveller's desire is to visit the Land of Fire and Ice. If you are one of those who is considering or is about to organise a trip to Iceland, please be aware that even with meticulous planning, the potential for error cannot be eliminated. Unexpected incidents might derail your entire vacation and leave you in a state of confusion. As a result, it's vital to plan for eventualities before visiting Iceland. This is why getting international travel insurance is a good idea.

Moreover, as a Schengen member, Iceland strictly adheres to Schengen standards. When visiting Iceland, you must have proper travel medical insurance in order to enter the country. Foreign nationals are required to have travel insurance, with at least a coverage of €30,000.

When you enter this gorgeous Schengen zone, you will be requested to provide proof of travel insurance purchase, as well as your passport, authorised Schengen visa, and other necessary paperwork.

A solid travel medical insurance coverage may protect you and your family against a variety of issues that may develop during your visit to Iceland. You must also check that the insurance policy you purchase includes COVID-19 coverage, which will ensure that you receive enough financial support if you become ill while in Iceland.

Consequently, it is vital that you plan your vacation with proper travel insurance for Iceland in order to protect yourself from issues on other borders and to ensure a smooth entry into Iceland.

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Some of the advantages of having Tata AIG Iceland travel insurance coverage are as follows:

• Flight Cancellation Insurance protects you in the event that you miss a flight or it is cancelled due to adverse weather.
• Protects you from any diseases or mishaps that may occur during your stay in Iceland.
• Protects you against coronavirus-related crises if you are tested for COVID+ (positive) and require hospitalisation while in Iceland.
• You may receive travel medical insurance without having to undergo a physical examination.
• You may get Euro coverage by paying in Indian Rupees, or INR (₹).
• Coverage for passport loss, trip cancellation, baggage loss or delay, and so on.

Information last updated Dec 22. While this information is sourced reliably, visa requirements can change. For the most current visa details, visit the official Consulate/Embassy website.