Iceland Visa RequirementsFor Afghanistan passport holders
Afghan citizens require a Schengen visa to visit Iceland, costing €90 ($98 USD). Iceland has no embassy in Afghanistan or Pakistan, so applications are processed by the Danish Embassy in Islamabad or another designated Schengen representative. Iceland is a unique destination known for the Northern Lights and volcanic landscapes.
Afghanistan passport holders require a visa to enter Iceland.
Contact the Danish Embassy in Islamabad to confirm which Schengen country handles Iceland applications. Required documents: completed Schengen form, valid Afghan passport (at least 3 months beyond return), two biometric photos, travel insurance (minimum €30,000 Schengen-wide), confirmed return flights, accommodation bookings in Iceland, 3 months of bank statements, employment letter and income proof. Iceland is one of Europe's most expensive countries, so financial means requirements are higher. Processing takes 15 business days on average.
Iceland is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Afghanistan to Iceland: What You Need to Know
Iceland is a Schengen member but has no resident embassy in Afghanistan, Pakistan, or most of the region. Applications are typically directed to the Danish Embassy in Islamabad or another designated Schengen representative. Confirm which Schengen embassy currently handles Iceland applications before proceeding. Afghan applicants face the additional complexity of no operational Afghan embassy in Iceland, so all processing occurs in Islamabad or Dubai. The Schengen fee is €90 since June 2024.
How to Get There
No direct flights connect Afghan airports to Iceland. Route via Dubai (DXB) then London (LHR) with Icelandair to Reykjavik Keflavik (KEF), or via Copenhagen (CPH), Amsterdam (AMS), or Oslo (OSL) with connecting Icelandair flights. Via Istanbul (IST) with Turkish Airlines then Icelandair from a European hub is another option. Total journey time from Kabul is typically 18 to 24 hours.
Money & Banking
Iceland uses the Icelandic krona (ISK). Visa and Mastercard are accepted almost everywhere, even in remote areas. Iceland is one of Europe's most expensive countries: budget guesthouses from 15,000 ISK ($110) per night, simple meals from 3,000 to 5,000 ISK ($22 to $37). Car rental is significant cost but essential for exploring beyond Reykjavik. Book accommodation months in advance for summer travel. Cash is rarely needed.
Practical Tips
Iceland offers extraordinary natural experiences: the Northern Lights (best September to March), the midnight sun (June to July), and the Golden Circle route covering Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir hot spring, and Gullfoss waterfall. The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa is famous. The Ring Road around the entire island takes 7 to 10 days to drive. Vatnajokull is Europe's largest glacier. Whale watching departs from Husavik. Reykjavik is a compact, vibrant capital with excellent restaurants and a strong arts scene.