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Do India citizens need a visa for Iceland?

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India citizens need a visa to enter Iceland. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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India vs Iceland: passport comparison

India

27

visa-free countries

Global rank: #137 · mobility 85

Iceland

114

visa-free countries

Global rank: #38 · mobility 166.4
21

countries both India and Iceland can enter visa-free together

India + Iceland: passport compatibility

40%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where India and Iceland travel together — by entry type:

21 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
16 both need a visa
119 access differs

Where India and Iceland can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Only India is visa-free (6)

Your odds of getting the visa: India → Iceland

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

25,6%
of Iceland visa applications refused in India
+11,1 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
+9.7 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 15.9%, now 25.6%
10,906applications filed
8,061visas issued
2,793refusals
#62strictest of 118 countries
Where Iceland visa applications are filed: New Delhi

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in India — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

Iceland: good to know

Reykjavík

Capital

Icelandic Króna (ISK)

Currency

Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0)

Time zone

+354

Calling code

Where else India goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Iceland

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do India citizens need a visa for Iceland?
India citizens need a visa to enter Iceland. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — India or Iceland?
The Iceland passport is stronger: 114 visa-free countries versus 27. Global rank: India #137, Iceland #38.
Where can India and Iceland citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 21 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Iceland?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between India and Iceland?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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