Iceland Visa RequirementsFor Burkina Faso passport holders
Burkina Faso citizens must apply for a Schengen visa before traveling to Iceland. The visa costs EUR 80 and allows stays of up to 90 days. Iceland is part of the Schengen Area despite not being an EU member.
Burkina Faso passport holders require a visa to enter Iceland.
Apply at the Danish or another Schengen country embassy in Ouagadougou that represents Iceland. Required documents include a valid passport, application form, two photos, travel insurance, accommodation bookings, flight itinerary, bank statements, and EUR 80 fee.
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
Burkina Faso to Iceland: What You Need to Know
Iceland is part of the Schengen Area, meaning Burkina Faso passport holders require a standard Schengen type C visa. Iceland does not have an embassy in Burkina Faso; applications are submitted through a Schengen country representative in Ouagadougou or through the Danish Embassy (which often represents Iceland). Processing typically takes 15 working days.
How to Get There
A Schengen visa covers all 27 member states. Iceland is not in the EU but uses the Schengen visa. Most flights from Burkina Faso connect via Copenhagen or London.
Money & Banking
Iceland uses the Icelandic krona (ISK). ATMs are available at Keflavik Airport and throughout Reykjavik. Credit cards are widely accepted even for small purchases. Currency exchange at the airport.
Practical Tips
Iceland is best visited in summer for the midnight sun or late autumn for Northern Lights. Rent a car for the Golden Circle and Ring Road. Iceland is expensive; budget carefully. The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa is iconic. Icelandic currency is the krona (ISK); exchange before arrival or use ATMs.