Iceland Visa RequirementsFor French Polynesia passport holders
French Polynesia's residents, as French EU citizens, can enter Iceland without a visa. Iceland is a Schengen member though not an EU member. French passport holders enjoy full freedom of movement across the Schengen Area including Iceland.
French Polynesia passport holders must apply for a visa at a Iceland embassy or consulate before traveling.
French Polynesia citizens need a Schengen visa to visit Iceland. The visa costs €80 (~$87) and allows stays up to 90 days.
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
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French Polynesia to Iceland: What You Need to Know
Iceland is part of the Schengen Area but not the EU. French citizens, including those from French Polynesia, have free access to Iceland and all Schengen countries. Iceland is one of the world's most unique travel destinations, known for geothermal landscapes, the midnight sun, and the northern lights.
How to Get There
From Tahiti Faaa (PPT) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) on Air Tahiti Nui. From CDG, Icelandair serves Keflavik (KEF) in approximately 3 hours. Alternatively connect via London (LHR) or Copenhagen (CPH).
Money & Banking
Iceland uses the Icelandic Krona (ISK). Cards are almost universally accepted. Iceland is largely cashless. Budget 150 to 220 EUR equivalent per day. Iceland is among the most expensive Schengen destinations.
Practical Tips
Travel on your French passport. Keflavik International Airport (KEF) connects to Paris CDG via Icelandair. Iceland is best visited June to August for summer or November to February for northern lights. Rental car is the best way to explore the Ring Road. Iceland is one of the most expensive Schengen countries.