Iceland is a popular holiday destination with volcanic and glacial landscapes. Located in the North Atlantic Ocean, it is a Nordic island country abundant with otherworldly natural phenomena such as the Northern Lights and Midnight Summer. Explore the best of Iceland, with this step-by-step guide on how to acquire an Iceland visa (Schengen visa). All that’s left to do is book your ticket and plan your itinerary.
Nigerian passport holders do require a short-term visa (visitor visa) for Iceland. Please note, there is no Iceland Embassy in Nigeria. However, since it is a Schengen state, the Royal Norwegian Embassy handles visa applications on behalf of Iceland. You will need to follow the same procedure as if you were to apply for a visa to Norway. All visa applications must be made at VFS Global in Abuja or Lagos. Always apply for your visitor visa at least 30 days before your departure date.
Please check your eligibility before beginning the application process and submit your application well in advance of your flight departure.
Please note this process applies to Nigerian passport holders.
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Types of Visas
Short-term visa: Perfect for those who want to go to Iceland for a holiday.
- Single-entry visa: This visa allows you to enter Iceland once. When you’ve exited Iceland, you are not permitted to enter the country again. This visa is valid for 90 days within six months.
- Double-entry visa: With a double-entry visa, you are allowed to enter Iceland twice. The total number of days spent in the country with each visit must not exceed 90 days.
- Multiple-entry visa: You may enter the country as many times as you like. There are one, three and five-year multiple-entry visas Each visit allows you to stay in Iceland for up to 90 days!
Processing Time
The current processing time for an Iceland visa application is up to four weeks from the moment you submit it at VFS Global in Abuja or Lagos. The Consulate will let you know if your visa has been granted within 15 days of receiving the application.
Visa Collection
You will be notified via email, SMS, letter or telephone when your application has been processed. Once your application for your Iceland visa has been approved, you can collect it at the VFS visa application centre where you applied. A sticker will be placed in your passport. It is your responsibility to make sure that the duration of stay is correctly stated on the sticker.
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Visa Cost
| Visa Category | Visa Fee |
| Schengen Visa (Short-term) Adult | €60 (₦24,560) |
| Schengen visa (Short-term) Child between 6-12 years of age | €35 (₦14,326) |
You will need a credit/debit card to pay the visa application fee!
VFS Global’s Additional Services will assist you with the online payment if you do not have a credit or debit card at the cost of ₦4000.
VFS Service Charge
| Fees | Cost in Naira |
| VFS Service charge | 12600 |
| Mandatory courier fee (fee charged for couriering documents to Accra) | 7050 |
| Total | 19650 |
There is no exemption for VFS Global Service charge and mandatory courier fee.
The VFS Global Service charge and courier fee must be paid in cash at Bank Implant inside the VFS Global centre.
To Sum it up:
You will have to make two payments
- The visa application fee (debit/credit card only) – ₦24,560
- VFS Service charge and mandatory courier fee (cash only) – ₦19650
- In total, the Iceland visa application will cost ₦44,210
Please note: The visa application fee is according to the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice. The visa application fee is non-refundable.
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Iceland Visa Requirements
Before submitting your passport and other documentation, you must register your application online through the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration’s Application Portal. Once you have registered, you will receive confirmation by email with a cover letter attached.
In addition, the following documents are required:
- Fee receipt and Cover Letter from APN (Application Portal Norway)
- One passport-size photo (no older than three months, white background, 35 x 45 mm)
- Passport – issued within the last 10 years with a validity that exceeds the end of your stay by at least three months. Your passport must have at least two blank pages for visa stamps.
- Previous passport if a new passport has been issued within the last three years
- Completed questionnaires (found on the tourist visa checklist)
- 1 x copy of personal documentation (ID, birth certificate)
- Documents confirming civil status (e.g. single, married, divorced, widow)
- If you are self-employed, provide a Business Registration Certificate
- If you are employed, provide your employer’s letter with details such as your position in the company, leave duration, etc.
- Proof of financial means – original bank statements (company or individual) of the last three months
- Travel medical insurance – covering the entire period of intended stay, valid for all Schengen states and covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during your stay (minimum coverage of €30,000)
Use the Tourist Checklist and Questionnaire to help you ensure that you have all the required documents.
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Where to Apply
Once you’re registered online for your Iceland visa application, you must apply in person at VFS Global in Abuja or Lagos where your biometric data will be collected. All applications will be sent to the Norwegian Embassy in Accra, Ghana which is responsible for processing applications.
If you would like assistance with the online visa application process, you can register at the designated kiosks at the visa application centre.
Abuja
| Address | Norway Visa Application Centre
Sterling Bank Plaza, 3rd Floor, Plot 1083 Mohammadu Buhari Way, Central Business District, Abuja |
| Contact | +234 815 01 888 00 |
| Operating Hours | 08:00 – 16:00 |
Lagos
| Address | Norway Visa Application Centre
Plot 110, Admiral Ayinla Way, Opposite Treasure Garden Estate, Third Roundabout, Lekki Phase I – Lagos |
| Contact | +234 815 01 888 00 |
| Operating Hours | 08:00 – 16:00 |
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Where to Print
Abuja
Safar Computer Business Centre
| Address | 0.06, Plot 185, Oyibo Odinamadu Block, National Centre For Development, Tafawa Balewa Way, CBD, Abuja |
| Contact | +234 816 465 6323 |
| Operating Hours | Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00 |
Lagos
Olu Cyber Café
| Address | Oniru, 15, Maroko, Lagos |
| Contact | +234 806 109 2121 |
| Operating Hours | Monday-Friday, 08:00-20:00 |
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Now that you’re equipped with the vital information to obtain your Iceland visa, start planning your epic Scandinavian getaway. Compare flights across multiple airlines and find cheap flights to Iceland with Travelstart.
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For more information, contact the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Abuja.
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