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Good news, travelers: Iceland is part of the Schengen Borders Agreement, which means that you can visit Iceland for up to 90 days without a visa. You only need a passport and proof of onward travel; there are just a few rules you need to adhere to regarding both of these things.
Your passport:
If you wish to spend more than 90 days in Iceland, you have two options. The first is to split up your stay in Iceland with time spent somewhere else. Under the Schengen Agreement, you may spend 90 days in any participating country but then you must leave the entire Schengen area for 90 days before returning. So, you could stay 90 days in Iceland, then 90 days in England, then return to Iceland for 90 days as England is not part of the Schengen Agreement. However, you couldn’t spend 90 days in Iceland then move on to Italy as both countries are Schengen members.
If you wish to spend more than 90 days in a row in Iceland, you will need to apply for a visa.
If you intend to stay in Iceland longer than 90 days, you need to apply for a residence permit. You must apply for this permit in your home country well before your date of departure. Students who wish to study in Iceland must be sure to submit their applications no later than July 1 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring semester. If you intend to work while in Iceland, you will need a work permit that is issued separately from the residence permit. Au Pairs are required to file for a special Au Pair residence permit. The most detailed information about all of these permits and more is available on the Icelandic Directorate of Immigration website.
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