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Iceland · Passport Index 2026

Icelander passport: visa-free countries

Ranked #10 in the world, with 152 places you can visit easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

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Visa-free countries for Icelander passport holders

Just show your passport at the border.

Visa on arrival

Get your visa at the airport when you land. No need to apply in advance.

eVisa and online permits

Apply online before you fly; no embassy visit.

Where the Icelander passport can go

Every country coloured by its entry rule. Tap one for the details.

How the Icelander passport compares

Passports ranked close to it on the Passport Index 2026.

  1. #8Croatia passport coverCroatia182
  2. #8Estonia passport coverEstonia182
  3. #9Lithuania passport coverLithuania181
  4. #9Liechtenstein passport coverLiechtenstein181
  5. #10Iceland passport coverIceland180
  6. #10United States passport coverUnited States180
  7. #11Bulgaria passport coverBulgaria178

By region of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

  • Europe44 of 45 countries
  • Americas33 of 35 countries
  • Oceania12 of 14 countries
  • Asia37 of 50 countries
  • Africa26 of 54 countries

All 198 destinations for Icelander passport holders

198 of 198 destinations

Questions

How many countries can Icelander passport holders visit without a visa?

116 countries need no visa at all, and 36 more give a visa at the airport or a quick online permit.

Where does the Iceland passport rank?

#12 of 199 passports, with 150 destinations reachable without applying ahead.

Which big countries can Icelander passport holders visit visa-free?

China, Brazil, Mexico, Japan Philippines, and 111 more.

Where can Icelander passport holders get a visa at the airport?

29 countries, including Indonesia, Bangladesh, Ethiopia Egypt, and 25 more.

Which countries let Icelander passport holders apply online?

34 countries, including India, United States, Pakistan Nigeria, and 30 more. Always use the official government website.

How many countries need an embassy visa for Icelander passport holders?

19, including Sudan, Algeria, Ghana Yemen, and 15 more. Apply weeks before you travel.

Can Icelander passport holders visit the US, UK or Europe without a visa?

United States: eta needed; United Kingdom: eta needed; Canada: no visa needed; Australia: eta needed; Japan: no visa needed; France: no visa needed.

Which part of the world is easiest for Icelander passport holders?

Europe: 98% of its countries let you in without applying first.

Which nearby countries can Icelander passport holders visit easily?

Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Ireland Latvia, and 4 more.

Does the Iceland passport work for official or diplomatic travel?

Official and diplomatic passports often have their own rules. Each destination page shows them where they differ from a regular passport.

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