Iceland Tourist Visa Requirements:
In order to ensure quick and efficient visa processing, you must prepare all necessary documentation before you submit your application.
Failing to submit all relevant documentation will result in unnecessary delays or might lead to a refusal of your application.
Personal appearance is requested for applicants applying for a Schengen visa to Iceland for the first time.
English translations must accompany the documents not originally in English. The application supporting documents should be handed in on A4 papers:
Travel document:
Your passport or travel document must be valid for minimum three months after the intended departure from the Schengen area:
- It shall contain at least two blank pages
- It shall have been issued within the past 10 years
- It should not have any observation regarding the front data page
Application form:
- Fully completed application form and signed by the applicant
- Please note that any incomplete information or false statements could result in delay in the processing of the application
- Application form must be in English Language
Photograph:
- Two recent original passport-size color photograph with white background
- Photograph should not be older than six months
Travel itinerary:
- Itinerary covering the whole trip in Iceland and all Schengen Member States, stating the planned dates and places of stay.
- Evidence of accommodation (hotel reservations) for the whole trip in the Schengen area, including the names of hotels and their telephone and fax numbers as well as duration of stay in different hotels
Covering letter:
A covering letter from the applicant introducing himself/herself, explaining the purpose, duration &itinerary of the visit in brief
Travel Medical Insurance:
- You must hold a travel insurance policy to cover possible expenses in connection with a return for all risks e.g. accident, illness, medical emergency evacuation etc. during your stay
- The insurance policy must cover all the Schengen countries, and the minimum policy coverage is Euro 30,000 or US Dollar 50,000
- The insurance policy must be valid for the entire duration of the intended stay
- The validity of the visa may be shortened if the insurance policy does not cover the entire duration of the stay
- You must ensure always to have a valid Schengen travel insurance during your stays in the Schengen area
Proof of means of Transport:
- Flight reservation of return or round ticket
- If the applicant is travelling to several Schengen States, proof of intra-Schengen flight reservation, train itinerary or car rental.
- Please note that the tickets do not have to be paid, only the flight booking needs to be submitted
Proof of Lodging:
- Hotel reservations, rental of holiday home or campus residence reservation
- If the applicant intends to stay with a family member or a friend, proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation is required from the host
- Individual Schengen States may require applicant to present proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation by completing a form drawn up by the Schengen State’s competent authority (hereinafter ‘national form’)
- If applicant is travelling to several Schengen States, proof of lodging in each of them should be submitted
Proof of Financial means:
- Original bank statement showing movements in the last three months, duly stamped and signed by the bank.
- The account should be in the name of the applicant or the sponsor of the trip.
- In case of a sponsor, the bank statement should be accompanied by a signed sponsorship letter and a signed copy of the sponsor’s passport.
Indian income tax return acknowledgment for the last two assessment years:
- Pay slips for the last three months
- Employment contract
- Employers statement on approval for holidays
If the applicant is a company owner or self-employed:
- Certificate of registration of the company
If the applicant is retired:
- Pension statements for the last months
- Proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business
Minor Applicant:
- If the minor is travelling with only one parent, written consent of the other parent or guardian, and a signed copy of their passport or other photo ID is required.
- In case a person has sole custody or guardianship of the minor, proof of this should be submitted.
- if the minor travels alone (without parents), written consent from both parents or legal guardians of the minor; as well as signed copies of the passports or other photo ID of the parents or legal guardians.
- All minors must be accompanied by both parents or legal guardians and sign the application form in front of a VFS officer. Except in cases where, the child is traveling with one parent to visit the other parent, who is residing in Iceland.
Passport Copy:
- All applications must contain a full color photocopy of the valid passport – all pages of the passport are required.
- If there are any valid visas for Schengen or USA/UK/Canada/Australia (issued in last three years) in the old/cancelled passport then a color photocopy of the visa pages and passport data pages are required.
General Information:
- Copy of Highest Educational Certificate of the applicant.
- Explanatory letter in case applicant has not travelled on his/her previous Schengen visa.
- All documents should be provided in A4 size.
- Please submit only photocopies of all documents, as we do not guarantee the return of any original documents, but do carry original documents at the time of submission. The Embassy reserves the right to request the original of any document provided at any point during visa processing
- English translations must accompany the documents not originally in English.
Iceland Business Visa Requirements
In order to ensure quick and efficient visa processing you must prepare all necessary documentation before you submit your application.
Failing to submit all relevant documentation will result in unnecessary delays or might lead to a refusal of your application. Personal appearance is requested for applicants applying for a Schengen visa to Iceland for the first time.
Information about the application will be shared with the other Schengen countries and applying under false circumstances may affect future applications for the Schengen area.
English translations must accompany the documents not originally in English. The application supporting documents should be handed in on A4 papers.
Application form:
Fully completed application form and signed by the applicant. Please note that any incomplete information or false statements could result in delay in the processing of the application. The application form must be in English Language.
Photograph:
Two recent passport-size photograph in color with a white background and good resemblance. (3.5cm / 4.5cm). The photograph should not be older than six months.
Travel document:
The Passport should be valid for at least three months (any other type of travel document should be valid for at least six months), beyond the intended duration of stay in the Schengen territory and with at least two blank page to affix the visa.
Travel Itinerary:
Itinerary covering the whole trip in Iceland and all Schengen Member States, stating the planned dates and places of stay. Evidence of accommodation (hotel reservations) for the whole trip in the Schengen area, including the names of hotels and their telephone and fax numbers as well as duration of stay in different hotels
Covering letter:
- A Covering letter from the Indian organization or company containing following details:
- Name and designation of the applicant and also of the signatory (of managerial or executive level) with signature
An outline of the applicant’s itinerary, purpose of visit, names and addresses of the companies he/she intends to visit, period & place of intended stay.
Invitation letter:
A signed invitation letter from the Icelandic company containing Name of the invited applicant, Purpose of visit, Dates of the intended stay, Nature of costs being covered (boarding & lodging).
Completely filled form from the Icelandic Directorate of Immigration available
Travel Medical Insurance:
Overseas travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen-countries. The insurance has to cover the applicant for at least 30,000 Euros or equivalent, for all risks e.g. accident, illness, medical emergency evacuation etc. The policy has to clearly specify the period of validity and has to cover the entire duration of the trip including the date of arrival & departure.
Proof of means of Transport:
Flight reservations of return or round ticket
If applicant is traveling to several Schengen states proof of intra-Schengen Flight reservation, Train Itinerary or Car rental
Proof of Lodging:
Proof of accommodation: Hotel bookings or accommodation guarantees, covering the whole duration of the intended stay.
Proof of Financial means:
Evidence of source of Financial support such as:
- Original bank statement showing movements in the last three months, duly stamped and signed by the bank.
- In case applicant is employed pay slips for the last three months, employment contact, employers statement on approval for holidays
In case applicant is the proprietor/owner of the company, company’s bank statement, proof of paid income tax, company memo, partnership deed, establishment license or proprietorship etc. are required.
In case of first visit, in addition to the business correspondence with the concerned Icelandic company, copy of relevant and Highest Educational Certificate is also required.
Reason letter:
Reason letter in case the traveler has not travelled on the Previous Schengen Visa.
Passport Copy:
All applications must contain a full color photocopy of the valid passport – all pages of the passport are required.
If there are any valid visas for Schengen or USA/UK/Canada/Australia (issued in last three years) in the old/cancelled passport then a color photocopy of the visa pages and passport data pages are required.
General Information:
- Copy of Highest Educational Certificate of the applicant
- Explanatory letter in case applicant has not travelled on his/her previous Schengen visa
- All documents should be provided in A4 size
- Please submit only photocopies of all documents, as we do not guarantee the return of any original documents, but do carry original documents at the time of submission
- The Embassy reserves the right to request the original of any document provided at any point during visa processing and, if deemed necessary, to interview the applicant
- English translations must accompany the documents not originally in English
- The applicants should allow for a processing time of minimum 15 days, excluding the VFS handling time back and forth to the Iceland Embassy
Iceland Family Visit Visa Requirements:
Applicant must normally meet the following basic conditions at the time of submitting application for visa. Personal appearance is requested for applicants applying for a Schengen visa to Iceland for the first time. English translations must accompany the documents not originally in English:
Travel Document:
- Your passport or other form of valid travel document must be valid for three months past the visa expiration date
- It shall contain at least two blank pages
- It shall have been issued within the past 10 years
- It should not have any observation regarding the front data page
- Previous Passport/s (If any)
Application form:
Complete Visa application form. Please note that any incomplete information or false statement could result delay in the processing of application.
Photograph:
Two recent passport-size photograph in color with a white background and good resemblance. (3.5cm / 4.5cm). The photograph should not be older than six months.
Travel Itinerary:
Itinerary covering the whole trip in Iceland and all Schengen Member States, stating the planned dates and places of stay. Evidence of accommodation (hotel reservations) for the whole trip in the Schengen area, including the names of hotels and their telephone and fax numbers as well as duration of stay in different hotels.
Proof of Relationship:
- Marriage certificate – if the applicant is visiting their spouse who has a permanent residence in Iceland,
- Proof of family relationship
Invitation Letter:
- An invitation/sponsorship letter (not older than 6 months) issued by the reference in Iceland
- The letter should contain information about the applicant’s name, address, relationship with the guarantor/reference, duration of stay & the nature of costs being sponsored
- Completely filled form available on the following website of the Icelandic Directorate of Immigration
Minor Applicant:
- If the minor is travelling with only one parent, written consent of the other parent or guardian, and a signed copy of their passport or other photo ID. In case a person has sole custody or guardianship of the minor, proof of this should be submitted.
- If the minor travels alone (without parents), written; consent, from both parents or legal guardians of the minor; as well as signed copies of the passports or other photo ID of the parents or legal guardians.
- All minors must be accompanied by both parents or legal guardians and sign the application form in front of a VFS officer. Except in cases where, the child is traveling with one parent to visit the other parent, who is residing in Iceland.
Travel Medical Insurance:
You must hold a travel insurance policy to cover possible expenses in connection with a return for health reasons or death, indispensable medical treatment or acute hospitalization during your stay.
The insurance policy must cover all Schengen countries, and the minimum policy coverage is Euro 30,000 or US Dollar 50,000. The insurance policy must be valid for the same period as the visa.
Proof of means of Transport:
- Flight reservation of return or round ticket
- If the applicant is travelling to several Schengen States, proof of intra-Schengen flight reservation, train itinerary or car rental.
- Please note that the tickets do not have to be paid-off, only booking needs to be submitted.
Proof of Financial Means:
- Original private bank statement showing movements in the last three months, duly stamped and signed by the bank
- Indian income tax return acknowledgment for the last two assessment years
In addition to it, if the applicant is employed:
- Payslips for the last three months
- Employment contract
If the applicant is a company owner or self-employed:
- Certificate of registration of the company is required
Proof of Lodging:
- Hotel bookings or accommodation guarantees covering the whole duration of the intended stay.
Passport Copy:
- All applications must contain a full color photocopy of the valid passport all pages of the passport are required,
- If there are any valid visas for Schengen or USA/UK/Canada/Australia (issued in last three years) in the old/cancelled passport then a color photocopy of the visa pages and passport data pages are required.
General Information
- If the applicant is a student, then a No-objection letter from the educational institute,
- Reason letter incase applicant is not travelled on the previous Schengen visa,
- All documents should be provided in A4 size,
- Please carry original documents at the time of submission and submit only photocopies of all documents, as we do not guarantee the return of any original documents. However, note that Embassy reserve the right to request the original of any document provided at any point during visa processing.
- English translations must accompany the documents not originally in English.
- The applicants must allow for a processing time of minimum 21 days. Excluding the VFS handling time back and forth to the Iceland Embassy.
