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Iceland visa rules for United States passport holders

Other passports: see the rules for every passport visiting Iceland.

The answer

Yes. United States passport holders can visit Iceland visa-free for up to 90 days.

Entry
Visa-free
Stay
90 days per entry
Limit
90 days within 180 days
Covers
Tourist entry
ONE TIME LIVIN’VISA-FREE90 DAYS

Our summary of the official rule. Not an official stamp.

Official source

publications.europa.euPublications Office of the European Union (consolidated text of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, as on EUR-Lex)Checked 29 Oct 2026

United States Uruguay Holy See

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Before you go

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months.

its validity shall extend at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States

Tourist entry only

These rules cover tourist visits. Work, study and transit follow other rules.

The other way round

What Iceland passport holders need to visit the United States.

Iceland passport United States

ETA needed before travel · 90 days

Fee
$40.62
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days

Current Program Countries: The following countries are currently designated for participation in the VWP. Country VWP Travel Began Andorra Oct. 1, 1991 Australia July 29, 1996 Austria Oct. 1, 1991 Belgium Oct. 1, 1991 Brunei ** July 29, 1993 Chile Mar. 31, 2014 Croatia Dec. 1, 2021 Czech Republic Nov. 17, 2008 Denmark Oct. 1, 1991 Estonia Nov. 17, 2008 Finland Oct. 1, 1991 France July 1, 1989 Germany July 15, 1989 Greece Apr. 5, 2010 Hungary Nov. 17, 2008 Iceland Oct. 1, 1991 Ireland Apr. 1, 1995 Israel Sept. 29, 2023 Italy July 29, 1989 Japan Dec. 15, 1988 Korea, Republic of Nov. 17, 2008 Latvia Nov. 17, 2008 Liechtenstein Oct. 1, 1991 Lithuania Nov. 17, 2008 Luxembourg Oct. 1, 1991 Malta Dec. 30, 2008 Monaco Oct. 1, 1991 Netherlands † July 29, 1989 New Zealand Oct. 1, 1991 Norway Oct. 1, 1991 Poland Nov. 11, 2019 Portugal Aug. 9, 1999 Qatar Nov. 21, 2024 San Marino Oct. 1, 1991 Singapore Aug. 9, 1999 Slovakia Nov. 17, 2008 Slovenia Sept. 30, 1997 Spain Oct. 1, 1991 Sweden July 15, 1989 Switzerland July 1, 1989 Taiwan ‡ Nov. 1, 2012 United Kingdom § July 1, 1988

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Visa-free nearby

Other places United States passport holders can visit without a visa, within 2,500 km of Reykjavík, nearest first.

  1. Faroe IslandsTórshavn, about 800 km from ReykjavíkVisa-free · 90 days
  2. GreenlandNuuk, about 1,430 km from ReykjavíkVisa-free · 90 days
  3. IrelandDublin, about 1,490 km from ReykjavíkVisa-free · 90 days
  4. NorwayOslo, about 1,740 km from ReykjavíkVisa-free · 90 days
  5. Svalbard & Jan MayenLongyearbyen, about 1,990 km from ReykjavíkVisa-free

We list only countries whose rules we have reviewed. More appear as we review them.

Weather in Reykjavík

Average high and low temperature and rainfall in Reykjavík, month by month.

  1. JanHigh 3.2°CLow -1.7°CRain 87 mm
  2. FebHigh 3.4°CLow -1.9°CRain 91 mm
  3. MarHigh 4.2°CLow -1.3°CRain 81 mm
  4. AprHigh 6.9°CLow 1.0°CRain 59 mm
  5. MayHigh 10.1°CLow 4.0°CRain 52 mm
  6. JunHigh 13.0°CLow 7.2°CRain 43 mm
  7. JulHigh 14.9°CLow 9.1°CRain 50 mm
  8. AugHigh 14.2°CLow 8.6°CRain 64 mm
  9. SepHigh 11.5°CLow 6.2°CRain 87 mm
  10. OctHigh 7.6°CLow 2.7°CRain 80 mm
  11. NovHigh 4.7°CLow -0.1°CRain 87 mm
  12. DecHigh 3.4°CLow -1.6°CRain 96 mm

Bar and large number: average high, °CSmaller number: average low, °Cmm: average rainfall

Averages of 30 years between 1991 and 2020, computed by One Time Livin’.

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