Icelandic visa for Austrian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Austrian passport holders visiting Iceland for a short-term stay: "Freedom of movement
".
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Austrian citizens to enter Iceland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | "Freedom of movement " |
| Evisa | Iceland e-visa for Austrian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Iceland visa on arrival for Austrian citizens | Not Available | |
Iceland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Austrian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Iceland.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Iceland.
If you are looking for Iceland visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Austria, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Iceland nearest your place of residence.
- Vienna: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Vienna, Austria (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 39 minutes)
- Salzburg: The Honorary Consulate General of Iceland in Salzburg, Austria (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 39 minutes)
Iceland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Iceland diplomatic mission offices to Austria for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Austria traveling to Iceland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Austria) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4,518 | N/A |
| 2009 | 4,446 | -1.59% |
| 2010 | 4,401 | -1.01% |
| 2011 | 5,094 | 15.75% |
| 2012 | 6,057 | 18.90% |
| 2013 | 7,266 | 19.96% |
| 2014 | 8,973 | 23.49% |
| 2015 | 11,601 | 29.29% |
| 2016 | 16,128 | 39.02% |
| 2017 | 20,025 | 24.16% |
| 2018 | 21,094 | 5.34% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Iceland & Austria comparison
Iceland's area is approximately 100,250 km2 (38,706 sq mi), while the area of Austria is approximately 82,409 km2 (31,818 sq mi). This means Austria is 21.65% smaller than Iceland.
As of November 2025, Iceland's population is ~352333 people - 8,910,747 fewer people than the population of Austria.
We have highlighted Iceland & Austria’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Iceland | Austria | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 352,333 | 9,263,080 | 8.9 million fewer people live in Iceland than Austria |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 25 | 98 | Iceland has 73 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Austria. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 138 | 143 | Iceland passport holders visit 5 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 54 | 280 | Icelandic hosts 226 fewer foreign missions than Austria. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Austria travel to Iceland in one year?
The number of visitors from Austria visiting Iceland in 2018 was approximately 21,094.
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- Reykjavik to Vienna: 3783.38 km (2350.88 mi)
- Travel time: 7 hours 52 minutes
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