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Iceland visas

Iceland business visa

Short business visits use the Schengen short-stay rules. Eligible travellers can visit visa-free; others need a Schengen visa.

Ways to get a Iceland business visa

  1. Visa-free business visit

    No visa needed

    Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-waiver countries and territories, including Kosovo.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

  2. Schengen visa for a business visit

    Visa needed

    Business visitors who need a short-stay visa.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, within the permission shown on the visa.
    Valid for
    Up to five years; new applicants usually receive permission for their planned trip.
    Entries
    One, two or multiple entries.
    Fee
    EUR 90 standard, with applicable reductions or exemptions. An outside service provider may charge up to EUR 120 extra.
    Processing
    15 calendar days for an application accepted for processing with no issues.
    1. Apply to the embassy or consulate responsible for your main destination.
    2. Submit the application no earlier than six months before entry.
    3. Attend in person for your first application and interview, provide fingerprints if required and pay the applicable fee.

Who needs it

Business visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a short-stay Schengen visa.

Who doesn't

Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-waiver countries can make short business visits without a visa.

How to apply

  1. Apply to Iceland's embassy or consulate if Iceland is your main destination.
  2. Apply no earlier than six months before planned entry.
  3. Attend in person for your first application, provide fingerprints if required and pay the applicable fee.

What to bring

  • A travel document issued within the previous 10 years and valid for at least three months after planned departure.
  • Evidence explaining the purpose and conditions of the business visit.
  • Evidence of enough money for the stay and onward or return journey.

Good to know

  • A visa-free business visit does not give permission for paid work in Iceland.
  • Count short visits across the Schengen Area together.
  • Iceland's stated funds requirement is ISK 8,000 per day plus ISK 40,000 per entry.
  • Frequent travellers may qualify for visas allowing repeated entries.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Iceland?

Business visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a short-stay Schengen visa. Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-waiver countries can make short business visits without a visa.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Iceland?

There are 2 options: Visa-free business visit (no visa at all); Schengen visa for a business visit (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Iceland without a business visa?

Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-waiver countries and territories, including Kosovo.

How long can I stay on a Iceland business visa?

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

How much does a Iceland business visa cost?

EUR 90 standard visa fee, with applicable reductions or exemptions and possible service fees.

How long does a Iceland business visa take?

15 calendar days for an application accepted for processing with no issues.

How long is a Iceland business visa valid?

A visa may be valid for up to five years; the permitted stay remains limited. Entries: One, two or multiple entries for visa holders..

What documents do I need for a Iceland business visa?

A travel document issued within the previous 10 years and valid for at least three months after planned departure.; Evidence explaining the purpose and conditions of the business visit.; Evidence of enough money for the stay and onward or return journey..

How do I apply for a Iceland business visa?

1. 1. Apply to Iceland's embassy or consulate if Iceland is your main destination. 2. 2. Apply no earlier than six months before planned entry. 3. 3. Attend in person for your first application, provide fingerprints if required and pay the applicable fee.

What rules do I have to follow on a Iceland business visa?

A visa-free business visit does not give permission for paid work in Iceland. Count short visits across the Schengen Area together. Iceland's stated funds requirement is ISK 8,000 per day plus ISK 40,000 per entry.

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