Iceland Schengen Visa from United Kingdom

Travelers from the United Kingdom to Iceland can apply for a Short Stay Visa, allowing stays of up to 90 days. This visa is essential for entering the Schengen Area, which includes Iceland. Ensure you gather all necessary documents and schedule your appointment at one of the designated Iceland Visa Application Centers located in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, or Cardiff.

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London Iceland Visa Application Center ,London
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Edinburgh Iceland Visa Application Center ,Edinburgh
Cardiff Iceland Visa Application Center ,Cardiff

Iceland visa centres in United Kingdom

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Document checklist

To apply for a Short Stay Visa for Iceland, you will need to prepare various documents, including a valid passport, proof of accommodation, travel itinerary, and sufficient financial means for your stay. Additional documents may be required depending on your circumstances. It's recommended to review the specific requirements beforehand to ensure a complete application.

Application form
Required
Duly completed and signed visa application form
Bank statements (3 months)
Required
Personal bank statements showing income and funds
Full birth certificate
Required
Unabridged/full birth certificate showing both biological parents' names. If not in English or German, a certified translation in the UK is also required.
Business invitation letter
Required
Invitation letter from a company or business in Austria confirming the purpose of visit, travel dates, and accommodation/travel arrangements if applicable.
COVID-19 certificate
Required
COVID-19 related certificate of full vaccination or previous infection required by the source. More information: https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/united-kingdom/en/home/news/covid-19.html
Diplomatic Note Verbale
Required
Diplomatic note verbale from the applicant's ministry stating the reasons for the trip, including travel dates, names of participants, their ranks, passport numbers, and information about the official ministries, organizations and/or businesses to be visited in Iceland.
EEA/EU or Swiss national passport or ID card
Required
Passport or ID card of the EEA/EU or Swiss national family member.
Event registration or entry ticket
Required
Entry ticket or registration confirmation for a fair, congress, conference, seminar, or similar business event.
Return or onward travel booking
Required
Printed flight/train/bus booking showing passenger name and itinerary
Home Office share code
Required
Share code from the UK Home Office proving the applicant's immigration status in the UK.
Iceland invitation form
Required
Completed invitation form from the Icelandic Directorate of Immigration used for official visit applications. Official form: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/iceland/uk/english/pdf/invitation-letter.pdf
Iceland second visa application form
Required
Additional Iceland visa application form that must be completed online, printed, and brought to the appointment. Official form: https://visa.government.is/
Invitation letter from Icelandic school, organization or company
Required
Signed invitation letter from the Icelandic school, organization, or company stating the invited applicant's name, purpose of visit, intended stay dates, and nature of costs covered such as boarding and lodging.
Proof of joint travel with EU/EEA or Swiss family member
Required
Confirmed return travel tickets showing both the applicant's name and the EEA/EU or Swiss national family member's name, with travel dates to and from the Schengen Area.
Official visit invitation letter
Required
Letter of invitation issued by a Croatian state authority, or by the organiser of an international meeting or manifestation organized under the auspices of the Croatian Parliament, the President of the Republic of Croatia or the Government of the Republic of Croatia.
Online registration confirmation
Required
Confirmation email or proof of completed online registration at https://visa.government.is/, which must be presented at submission.
Online visa application form
Required
Online Schengen visa application form for Austria that must be completed online, printed, and signed. Form: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/austria/uk/english/pdf/new_application_form.pdf
Parent bank statements
Required
Latest 3 months UK current account bank statements from one parent, showing at least one parent's name, address, and positive end balance; online printouts are accepted if applicable.
Parental consent letter
Required
Written consent signed and dated by both biological parents authorizing the minor to travel.
Copies of parents' or legal guardians' passports
Required
Copies of the passports of the parents or legal guardians, required for minor applicants travelling without their parents or legal guardian.
Valid passport or travel document
Required
Original passport valid at least 3 months beyond return date, plus photocopy
Full color copy of passport
Required
Full color photocopy of all pages of the valid passport, including visa pages and passport data pages from old or cancelled passports where relevant visas were issued within the last three years.
Full copy of passport pages
Required
Photocopies of all passport pages with stamps and visas and the last page with personal information.
Passport-style photograph
Required
1 recent (≤6 months) passport-style photo, full front, white background
Proof of relationship
Required
Marriage or birth certificate proving the relationship to the EEA/EU or Swiss national family member. If not in English or German, a certified UK translation is required.
Seaman's book
Required
Seafarer's identity and service document proving seafarer status.
Second online visa form
Required
Additional visa form that must be completed online at https://visa.government.is/, printed, and brought to the appointment for Iceland visa applications.
Second visa application form
Required
Additional visa application form that must be completed online, printed, and brought to the appointment. Official form: https://visa.government.is/
Invitation from shipping company or maritime agency
Required
Invitation letter from the shipping company or maritime agency in Iceland containing the seafarer's personal details, passport and seaman's book details, vessel details, boarding and disembarking details, itinerary, UK agency details, and confirmation of responsibility for the seafarer including repatriation.
Student status letter
Required
Recent signed letter from school/college/university confirming enrollment, hours per week, attendance
Proof of trade relations or business relations
Required
Documents such as agreement copies or similar evidence showing the existence of trade relations or relations for business purposes.
Travel medical insurance
Required
Insurance covering all Schengen states for EUR 30,000 minimum
Multi-country travel itinerary
Required
Tickets between Schengen countries (if applicable)
Confirmed return travel tickets
Required
Confirmed return travel tickets showing the applicant's name and travel dates.
UK digital immigration status proof
Required
Digital proof of UK immigration status issued by the UK Home Office, including share code evidence where applicable.
UK immigration status proof
Required
UK residence permit endorsed in passport, biometric residence card, or digital proof of immigration status issued by the UK Home Office using a share code.
UK residence permit (or UK immigration status share code)
Required
Valid UK residence permit card showing the applicant’s right to reside in the UK; if no card is available or the digital permit is valid longer than the card, a UK Home Office immigration status share code printout is acceptable. Share code page: https://www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status
UK school, organization or company cover letter
Required
Cover letter from the applicant's UK school, organization, or company stating the applicant's name, purpose of visit, travel dates, costs covered by the host, itinerary, and the names and addresses of the schools, organizations, or companies to be visited.
Self-employment confirmation letter from accountant, banker or solicitor
Required in some cases
Recent official headed letter from an accountant, banker or solicitor stating the applicant's self-employment or business ownership in the United Kingdom.
👔Self Employed
British school certificate
Required in some cases
Recent school certificate from a British school for minor applicants.
👶Travelling with children
Car insurance
Required in some cases
Vehicle insurance document for travel by car.
👶Travelling with children
Car registration document
Required in some cases
Vehicle registration document required when the applicant travels by car.
👶Travelling with children
Certified translation
Required in some cases
Certified translation of required supporting documents when the originals are not in an accepted language. For this Switzerland EU/EEA and Swiss family visa, translations are required where specified for documents not in English, German, French, Italian or Spanish, and for certain minor documents into an official language of Switzerland or English.
👶Travelling with children
Declaration of consent for minor
Required in some cases
Declaration of consent for minor children signed by both parents for visa applications involving children below 18.
👶Travelling with children
Visa for destination country
Required in some cases
Valid visa for the final destination country, if required.
Driver joint travel cover letter
Required in some cases
Signed and dated cover letter from the driver confirming joint travel with the applicant and travel dates, required when the applicant is not the driver.
👶Travelling with children
Driver's driving licence
Required in some cases
Driving licence of the driver for travel by car.
👶Travelling with children
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
Group member list
Required in some cases
List of group members' names for group accommodation reservations, if the names are not otherwise shown on the travel ticket.
🏠Hotel👶Travelling with children
Guardian passport copy
Required in some cases
Copy of the guardian's passport bio page and signature page if the signature is not on the bio page.
👶Travelling with children
Guardianship letter
Required in some cases
Letter or official document appointing a guardian for the minor.
👶Travelling with children
Host Iceland legal status proof
Required in some cases
Proof that the host is legally residing in Iceland, such as the host's Icelandic passport copy, EU passport plus registration in Iceland, or third-country passport plus valid Icelandic residence permit.
🤝Host🏠Host
Invitation letter from family member or friend
Required in some cases
Letter from a family member or friend in Belgium confirming accommodation at their house or apartment, including full address details.
🤝Host🏠Host
Host passport bio page copy
Required in some cases
Copy of the host's passport biographical page.
🤝Host🏠Host
Hotel Reservation
Required in some cases
Provide confirmed accommodation booking showing the applicant's name, travel dates, and accommodation address details.
🏠Hotel👶Travelling with children
Joint travel confirmation letter
Required in some cases
Signed and dated letter from the person named on an accommodation reservation confirming joint travel with the applicant.
🏠Hotel👶Travelling with children
Marriage or civil partnership certificate
Required in some cases
Recent (≤6 months) marriage/civil partnership certificate
🤝Family👶Travelling without children
Marriage certificate
Required in some cases
Marriage certificate used to evidence spousal or registered partner sponsorship. If issued outside the EU and not in English or Portuguese, it must be translated by a certified translator in the UK.
🤝Family
Passport data pages and visa copies
Required in some cases
Photocopies of the passport data pages and current and previous expired visas.
Passport or certified passport copy
Required in some cases
Original passport or certified copy of passport required for parents of minors travelling alone or with only one parent.
👶Travelling with children
Passport visa pages copy
Required in some cases
Photocopies of the passport data pages and current and previous expired visa pages.
Payslips (3 months)
Required in some cases
Last three payslips, original plus photocopies
👔Employed
Pension slip
Required in some cases
Pension payment slip used as proof of sufficient funds or pension status for retired applicants.
👔Retired
Pension statements
Required in some cases
Statements showing pension payments for the last three months.
👔Retired
Proof of accommodation
Required in some cases
Document proving accommodation arrangements or sufficient means to cover accommodation costs for the stay, such as a booking confirmation showing all guests' full names.
🤝Host🏠Host
Proof Of Family Relationship
Required in some cases
Proof of relationship to the non-Austrian EEA/EU or Swiss national, such as a marriage certificate or birth certificate. If not in English or German, a certified translation in the UK is required.
🤝Family, Host🏠Host👶Travelling without children
Proof of income from property or business ownership
Required in some cases
Documents proving regular income generated by ownership of property or business.
👔Retired
Reservation holder ID or passport copy
Required in some cases
Photocopy of the passport or ID card of the person whose name appears on the accommodation reservation, including passport signature page if signature is not on the bio page.
🏠Hotel👶Travelling with children
Copies of previous Schengen visas
Required in some cases
Photocopies of Schengen visas issued in the last 3 years, if applicable.
👶Travelling with children
Self-assessment tax form
Required in some cases
Self-assessment form issued by HM Revenue & Customs confirming the applicant's self-employment or business ownership status.
👔Self Employed
Self-employment support letter
Required in some cases
Recent signed headed letter confirming the applicant's self-employment, obtained from an accountant, solicitor, bank manager, Companies House, or tax authorities as applicable.
👔Self Employed
Proof of sole custody or deceased parent
Required in some cases
Court or residence order confirming sole custody, or death certificate of the deceased parent, when applicable.
👶Travelling with children
Sponsor bank statements
Required in some cases
Bank account statements of the financial sponsor used to prove support for the applicant.
🤝Family👶Travelling without children
Sponsor employment letter
Required in some cases
Employment letter of the financial sponsor confirming the sponsor's employment.
🤝Family👶Travelling without children
Sponsor passport copy
Required in some cases
Original and copy of the sponsoring spouse's or registered partner's passport.
🤝Family
Statement of willingness to support applicant
Required in some cases
Signed statement from the sponsor confirming willingness to financially support the applicant, including travel dates.
🤝Family👶Travelling without children
Sponsorship letter
Required in some cases
Signed and dated cover letter from the sponsor confirming sponsorship.
👔Unemployed🤝Family, Host🏠Host
Tour booking confirmation
Required in some cases
Tour booking confirmation or list of participants (if part of a tour).
Travel ticket payment proof
Required in some cases
Receipt, invoice, or payment confirmation for travel tickets when they were paid through a travel agency.
👶Travelling with children
Travellers' cheques
Required in some cases
Traveller's cheques submitted as proof of sufficient financial means for the stay in Cyprus.
👔Unemployed
UK shipping or maritime agency cover letter
Required in some cases
Cover letter from the UK shipping company or maritime agency including the list of seafarers applying, required when the visa application is presented by a UK shipping company or maritime agency.
Benefits or pension letter
Required in some cases
Recent original letter from the local Jobcentre or Pension Service confirming benefits or pension status.
👔Unemployed, Retired
Credit card statement
Optional
Credit card account statement indicating the cardholder's name and address and showing the monthly limit or spending cap.

Booking your Iceland appointment

When scheduling your appointment at the Iceland Visa Application Center, consider peak times to avoid delays. Bring all required documents, and arrive early to allow for any unforeseen circumstances. It’s advisable to double-check the center's operating hours and any specific guidelines related to your appointment to ensure a smooth process.