Canadian visa for Icelandic citizens
A visa is NOT required for Icelandic passport holders visiting Canada for a short-term stay: 6 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Icelandic citizens to enter Canada for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 6 months |
| Evisa | Canada e-visa for Icelandic citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Canada visa on arrival for Icelandic citizens | Not Available | |
Canada tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Icelandic passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Canada.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Canada.
If you are looking for Canada visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Iceland, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Canada nearest your place of residence.
- Reykjavik: The Embassy of Canada in Reykjavik, Iceland (Working hours: Close now)
Canada visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Canada diplomatic mission offices to Iceland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Iceland traveling to Canada from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Iceland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 44,569 | N/A |
| 2009 | 40,916 | -8.20% |
| 2010 | 42,169 | 3.06% |
| 2011 | 41,636 | -1.26% |
| 2012 | 42,494 | 2.06% |
| 2013 | 41,753 | -1.74% |
| 2014 | 42,996 | 2.98% |
| 2015 | 46,725 | 8.67% |
| 2016 | 51,925 | 11.13% |
| 2017 | 54,296 | 4.57% |
| 2018 | 54,948 | 1.20% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Canada & Iceland comparison
Canada's area is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi), while the area of Iceland is approximately 100,250 km2 (38,706 sq mi). This means Iceland is 90.71 times smaller than Canada.
As of October 2025, Canada's population is ~39.4 million people - 39,069,346 more people than the population of Iceland.
We have highlighted Canada & Iceland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Canada | Iceland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 39,421,679 | 352,333 | 39.1 million more people live in Canada than Iceland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 144 | 25 | Canada has 119 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Iceland. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 129 | 138 | Canada passport holders visit 9 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 469 | 54 | Canadian hosts 415 more foreign missions than Iceland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Iceland travel to Canada in one year?
The number of visitors from Iceland visiting Canada in 2018 was approximately 54,948.
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