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Travel requirements to Iceland for Canadian citizens

If you're travelling from Canada to Iceland, the first step is understanding the visa requirements. Securing the right visa makes your entry into Iceland as smooth as possible. Let's explore all the necessary travel documents, visa types, and health requirements for Canadian citizens visiting Iceland.

Iceland visa requirements for Canadian citizens

Visa is not required for a maximum of 90 days

Travellers do not need a visa for Business or Tourism stays up to 90 days. Travellers need a visa for longer stays.

Entry/Exit System (EES) new digital passport control at European borders

The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is a new digital border process for non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay (up to 90 days within 180 days). No advance action is required.

Travellers should allow additional time at passport control, especially during busy travel seasons. At passport control, travellers provide a facial photo and/or fingerprints. Passports are no longer stamped. Self-service kiosks may be available at some airports and border entries.

This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travellers:

EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals;
Nationals of Andorra, Monaco, and San Marino;
Holders of Vatican City or Holy See passports;
Holders of residence permits or long-stay visas;
Family members of EU nationals holding a residence card;
UK nationals and family members holding valid Brexit Withdrawal Agreement residence documents issued by their host EU member state.

Check the source for more details and a full list of exemptions.

Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Iceland

Travellers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Iceland.

This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travellers:

Nationals of Iceland;
Foreign nationals residing in Iceland.

Mandatory proof of accommodation

Travellers must have proof of accommodation during their stay in Iceland.

Travellers require a passport valid for at least 3 months after the traveller exits Iceland

Travellers need a valid passport to enter Iceland. The traveller's passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the traveller's arrival date and remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveller's departure from Iceland.

The passport must have at least 2 blank pages.

Travel requirements to Iceland for Canadian citizens

Iceland visa requirements for Canadian citizens

Visa is not required for a maximum of 90 days

Entry/Exit System (EES) new digital passport control at European borders

Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Iceland

Mandatory proof of accommodation

Travellers require a passport valid for at least 3 months after the traveller exits Iceland

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