Iceland is one of the most fascinating countries in the world, so make sure you start planning your Iceland Schengen visa in good time ahead of your trip – you don’t want anything getting in the way! This tiny country is nestled far North in Europe, and is home to some of the most exotic landscapes and scenery in the world. Iceland is known for its hot springs, volcanoes and amazing blue waters. The Icelandic people are famous for their welcoming and friendly nature, and will gladly show you their country and national specialties.
When planning a trip to Iceland, you have to apply for an Iceland tourist visa in advance if you are not a citizen of one of the Schengen member States, an E.U. Member state, or other Western countries like the USA, Australia, etc. if the stay is shorter than 90 days (make sure you check if you need a tourist visa or not). If you are not a citizen of these countries, chances are you have to apply for an Iceland Schengen visa in advance. It’s very important that you read the list of requirements carefully, as any visa application that does not comply with these requirements, will be automatically rejected. One of the most important Iceland tourist visa requirements is having a valid Schengen visa travel insurance. Any application that fails to show proof of this, will be rejected.
Iceland had 245 tourist accidents in 2015 alone, which isn’t any more or less compared to other countries, but it proves how important it is to have insurance abroad. New cultures, traffic driving patterns, behaviors and landscapes all play a part in increasing risk when traveling. We don’t offer travel insurance for your Iceland Schengen visa directly here at Schengen visa flight reservation, but we have paired up with Visitor’s Coverage; an affordable, but extensive travel insurance company whose plans meet all the Schengen visa requirements. Most travel insurance companies will charge an arm and a leg for trips that are longer than one month, and many fail to meet the requirements that most visa applications have. We are proud to recommend Visitor’s Coverage, and hope our cooperation will help many future travelers obtain their visas, and not least – stay safe!
ICELAND SCHENGEN VISA – WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
When it comes to the requirements for an Iceland tourist visa, it’s pretty straight forward; they are basically the same as for any Schengen tourist visa. However, it’s very important to note that there are slight variations in the Schengen visa requirements, depending on your nationality. Sometimes the Consulate or Embassy will even require additional documentation from you after you have sent it your application. Sometimes it can be smart to be ahead, and send in all the documentation you are able to. We recommend looking at the No Objection Letter For Schengen Visa for this purpose as well. Also make sure you call your local Embassy and double and triple check what the requirements are for you specifically, as articles and lists on the Internet will at best only give you the general requirements.
Another very important requirement to note for the Iceland Schengen Visa – as well as for some nationalities who are not required to have a Schengen visa – is the return flight requirement. There are several stories of people who are denied check-in because they cannot present a valid return flight. The reason for this requirement is not clear, but in short it’s the airline that is responsible if you refuse to leave the country, and as of such have now started to check that all their passengers have return flights. his means that also Americans, Australians and Canadians have to present a return flight reservation. In addition to this, your Iceland Schengen visa application will be rejected on the spot if you don’ submit a valid return flight reservation. Even the home page of Iceland’s national airline, Icelandair, states that: Citizens of other States are subject to personal border control upon arrival in Iceland (identity check, travel documents, including visa or residence permit if needed, return ticket, means of subsistence and reason for travelling). Please have your relevant documentation ready upon arrival to the border control area of the terminal.”
So how do you get one without purchasing the ticket itself?
Right here 🙂 At Schengen visa flight reservation we have solved the problem for you by offering you valid flight reservations (just check them at the airlines’ websites!) at an affordable price, and continue to expand our travel services. Our team is made up of travelers just like you, from different continents and back grounds. No matter if you come from Europe, Asia or Africa, you will still be required to apply for a visa in advance by many countries, and all of these applications require a valid return flight booking, but at the same time urge you to not pay for the ticket. Check our affordable plans for flight reservation bookings at Schengen visa flight reservation, or contact us on WhatsApp if you have any visa questions. We are here to help 🙂
ICELAND SCHENGEN VISA – THE LIST OF REQUIREMENTS:
- Vaccinations: None
- Passport: Not older than 10 years, and must be valid for at least 3 months after your departure from the Schengen area. Remember you need two blank pages for the Iceland Schengen visa stamp
- Passport copy – copies of both sides!
- Visa fee (usually around €60)
- 1 or 2 passport compliant photos; white background, whole head, 2 x 2 inches(51 x 51 mm)
- Personal Covering Letter: Check our article on how to write a the best Personal Covering Letter for Schengen Visa!
- Valid travel insurance – check out our partner Visitor’s Coverage!
- Valid flight reservation – check our services here
- Valid hotel booking (what’s this?) – The Iceland Schengen Visa will also require you to give proof of valid hotel booking(s) unless you have a sponsor who is guaranteeing your accommodation for your entire stay. But fear not! Schengen visa flight reservation offers both flight reservations and hotel reservations! Just take a look at our simple and affordable 4-step plan, purchase your hotel bookings and you’re good to go!
- Proof of sufficient funds – This requirement varies greatly from country to country and nationality to nationality; please ask your local embassy for the exact daily amount required.
That’s it! We wish you all the best in applying for your Iceland Schengen Visa, and would love to hear about your visa experience or your trip!
