Iceland Schengen Visa from Ireland

Traveling from Ireland to Iceland for tourism requires a Schengen visa application. The Iceland Visa Application Center in Dublin manages this process. Ensure you gather all necessary documentation to support your application before scheduling your appointment.

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Dublin Iceland Visa Application Center- Dublin

Iceland visa centres in Ireland

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Document checklist

For a tourism visa to Iceland, applicants must prepare a comprehensive set of documents. This includes a completed application form, valid passport, travel itinerary, proof of accommodation, travel insurance, and financial statements. The total document count can reach up to 28 items, so meticulous preparation is essential.

Application form
Required
Duly completed and signed visa application form
Return or onward travel booking
Required
Printed flight/train/bus booking showing passenger name and itinerary
Irish bank statement (last 3 months)
Required
Recent Irish bank statement(s) covering the last 3 calendar months showing the applicant’s name, address, and account details.
Irish re-entry visa and/or Irish Certificate of Registration (GNIB) card
Required
Irish re-entry visa and/or Irish Certificate of Registration (GNIB) card showing permission to reside in Ireland.
Online registration confirmation
Required
Email or document confirming successful online visa registration at the Icelandic government visa portal.
Valid passport or travel document
Required
Original passport valid at least 3 months beyond return date, plus photocopy
Passport-style photograph
Required
1 recent (≤6 months) passport-style photo, full front, white background
Proof of current address in Ireland
Required
Document proving the applicant’s current address in Ireland (e.g., utility bill, rent book, lease agreement).
Travel medical insurance
Required
Insurance covering all Schengen states for EUR 30,000 minimum
Proof of sufficient accommodation
Required in some cases
Proof that the person being joined has sufficient accommodation, such as a property title deed or registered lease contract for the principal residence.
Airport transit destination visa and tickets
Required in some cases
Visa or entry permit for the country of final destination together with confirmed onward tickets, required for airport transit.
Child birth certificate
Required in some cases
Birth certificate of child for dependent applications
👶Travelling with children
Companies Registration Office business printout
Required in some cases
Recent business printout from the Companies Registration Office (Ireland) for self-employed applicants.
👔Self Employed
Company incorporation certificate
Required in some cases
Companies House certificate of incorporation or equivalent business registration document.
👔Self Employed
Employment Letter
Required in some cases
If employed, provide a recent original signed headed employer letter addressed to the Mission and confirming your employment.
👔Employed
Hotel Reservation
Required in some cases
Provide confirmed accommodation booking showing the applicant's name, travel dates, and accommodation address details.
🏠Hotel
Marriage or civil partnership certificate
Required in some cases
Recent (≤6 months) marriage/civil partnership certificate
🤝Family
Parental consent documents for minors
Required in some cases
For minors travelling alone/with one parent: parental consent, certified copies of parents’ passports, British school certificate.
👶Travelling with children
Parents’ passports or certified copies
Required in some cases
Original passports of both parents, or certified copies of the biodata pages, for minors travelling alone or with only one parent.
👶Travelling with children
Payslips (3 months)
Required in some cases
Last three payslips, original plus photocopies
👔Employed
School enrolment confirmation (including children under 18)
Required in some cases
Original letter of enrolment from an educational institution confirming study start and end dates; applies to students and children under 18.
👶Travelling with children
Proof of social welfare payments
Required in some cases
Evidence of weekly or monthly social welfare payments received by the applicant.
👔Unemployed
Social Welfare Office permission for travel
Required in some cases
Permission from the local Social Welfare Office authorising the intended trip (required when the trip is longer than 2 weeks for unemployed applicants).
👔Unemployed
Sponsor letter
Required in some cases
Signed sponsorship letter + passport copy of sponsor (family/host)
🤝Family
Spouse bank statements
Required in some cases
Recent bank statements in the spouse’s name used to prove funds when the applicant is financially supported by their spouse.
🤝Family
Student status letter
Required in some cases
Recent signed letter from school/college/university confirming enrollment, hours per week, attendance
👔Student
Tour booking confirmation
Required in some cases
Tour booking confirmation or list of participants (if part of a tour).
Employment permit
Required in some cases
Employment permit issued by the Labor Office of the Czech Republic as proof of the purpose of stay for employment visa applications.
👔Employed

Booking your Iceland appointment

When booking your appointment at the Iceland Visa Application Center in Dublin, choose a time that allows you to gather all required documents. Arriving early can help avoid last-minute issues. Check the center's specific requirements and ensure your documents are complete to facilitate a smoother application process.