You need a visa for Iceland if you have an Afghan passport

Entry requirements for Afghan travellers

These rules apply specifically to Afghan passport holders entering Iceland as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

• Required

  Mandatory proof of accommodation

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

  Directorate of Immigration Iceland Last checked 2026-08-10
• Required

  Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Iceland

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

  • This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Iceland; -Foreign nationals residing in Iceland.
  Directorate of Immigration Iceland Last checked 2026-08-10
• Required

  Mandatory travel health insurance

  Travelers must have travel health insurance when visiting Iceland. Insurance should cover at least EUR 30,000.00, be valid in all Schengen countries, and cover the entire duration of stay.

  Directorate of Immigration Iceland Last checked 2026-08-10
• Required

  Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months after the traveler exits Iceland

  Travelers need a valid passport to enter Iceland. The traveler's passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the traveler's arrival date and remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler's departure from Iceland. The passport must have at least 2 blank pages.

  Directorate of Immigration Iceland Last checked 2026-08-10
• May be required

  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 traveling for a short stay (up to 90 days within 180 days). No advance action is required. Travelers should allow additional time at passport control, especially during busy travel seasons. At passport control, travelers 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 travelers: -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.
  Entry/Exit System Last checked 2026-08-10
• Not required

  Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Iceland

  Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Iceland.

  Last checked 2026-08-10
• Not required

  Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

  Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Iceland.

  Last checked 2026-08-10
• Required

  Transit visa

  Travelers need a visa to transit through Iceland. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.

  • This airport transit visa requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers as long as their next destination is outside of the Schengen area: -Holders of a valid visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen member state; -Holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, Japan, United States, European Union or European Economic Area member state; -Holders of a valid visa for one or more of the overseas countries and territories of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba); -Holders of a valid residence permit issued by the European Union or European Economic Area member state; -Holders of a residence permit issued by Andorra, Canada, Japan, San Marino, or United States that guarantees the unrestricted right of return; -Holders of a residence permit issued by one or more of the overseas countries and territories of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba); -Travelers who are a family member of an Icelandic citizen or EEA/EFTA member state.
  Last checked 2026-08-10

A look at Iceland

Iceland visa requirements by passport