last edited Feb 9, 2026
Entry Requirements and Visa for Iceland
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For French Citizens
Nothing could be simpler since Iceland is part of the Schengen Area. For a tourist trip lasting less than 3 months, a valid passport or national identity card is sufficient, provided it covers the entire duration of your stay.
Other Nationalities
The same applies to Canadians, Swiss nationals, European Union citizens, and a few other nationalities. For other visitors, a Schengen visa valid for the 29 members of this area is required for a tourist stay of less than 3 months.
Long Stays
For European Union citizens or Swiss nationals, it’s also quite straightforward. For stays longer than 3 months, you simply need to register at the National Registry Office to regularise your situation. After this, you’ll receive a registration number essential for any process in the country. However, to be admitted, you’ll still need to prove that you have a job in Iceland, are a student, or have sufficient funds to support yourself without relying on the Icelandic social system.
In Case of Violation
Even if you’re a Schengen Area national, overstaying your permitted duration is considered an offence under Icelandic law. At best, you’ll be asked to regularise your situation; otherwise, you may face a fixed fine, possible deportation, and a ban from the country for a certain period.
Vehicles
Since Iceland is accessible by ferry from Denmark, some travellers bring their own vehicle, typically a 4x4. This idea requires a modest budget and some paperwork, starting with a Declaration to Icelandic Customs a few weeks before departure to prove your vehicle is in order.
Note that since 2026, the country has applied a kilometre-based tax to all vehicles driving in Iceland. For short-term visitors, it’s a flat fee if you stay less than a month; beyond that, it’s calculated based on actual mileage.
Consulates
In France
Consulate General: 52 av. Victor Hugo, 75116 Paris. Tel.: 01 44 17 32 85.
Honorary Consulates in France
- Bordeaux: 4 rue des Aulnes, 33520 Bruges-Bordeaux. Tel.: 05 56 52 53 06.
- Caen: 14 rue de Ouistreham, 14880 Colleville-Montgomery. Tel.: 02 31 97 05 07.
- Dieppe: 1 chemin des Cressonnières, 76980 Veules les Roses. Tel.: 02 35 97 65 75.
- Lyon: 16 rue Barrême, 69006 Lyon. Tel.: 06 09 42 77 62.
- Marseille: 3 rue Beauvau, 13001 Marseille. Tel.: 04 96 11 11 55.
- Nice: 105 quai des États-Unis, 06003 Nice. Tel.: 04 93 80 61 83.
- Strasbourg: 9 rue du Marais Vert, 67000 Strasbourg. Tel.: 03 88 52 88 85.
Other Countries
- Belgium: Consulate General, 11 Rond-Point Schuman, BE-1040 Brussels. Tel.: +32 2 238 5000.
- Canada:
-- Consulate General: 360 Albert Street, Suite 710, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7X7. Tel: (613) 482 1944.
-- Consulate Montreal: 1 Place Ville Marie, Suite 3303, Montreal, Quebec H3B 3N2. Tel: (514) 982 0188.
-- Consulate Quebec City: 176-A chemin Tour-du-Lac, Quebec City, Quebec G3B 0T6. Tel: (418) 580 1994.
-- Iceland also has 8 other honorary consulates in the country.
- Switzerland: Iceland has only 3 honorary consulates in Switzerland (Bern, Geneva, Zurich) and is represented by the embassy in Brussels. Consulate in Geneva: 8 rue du Mont-de-Sion, CH-1206 Geneva. Tel: (22) 703 5656.