Icelandic visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Canadian passport holders visiting Iceland for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter Iceland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Iceland e-visa for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Iceland visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
Iceland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian 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 Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Iceland nearest your place of residence.
- Ottawa: The Embassy of Iceland in Ottawa, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Edmonton: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Edmonton, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 minutes)
- Quebec: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Quebec, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- St. Johns: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in St. Johns, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Moncton: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Moncton, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Halifax: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Halifax, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Charlottetown: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Charlottetown, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Calgary: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Calgary, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 minutes)
- Winnipeg: The Consulate General of Iceland in Winnipeg, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Gimli: The Consulate General of Iceland in Gimli, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Vancouver: The Honorary Consulate General of Iceland in Vancouver, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 2 minutes)
- Toronto: The Honorary Consulate General of Iceland in Toronto, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Montreal: The Honorary Consulate General of Iceland in Montreal, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
Iceland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Iceland diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to Iceland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 97,720 | N/A |
| 2009 | 95,726 | -2.04% |
| 2010 | 98,717 | 3.12% |
| 2011 | 94,729 | -4.04% |
| 2012 | 101,709 | 7.37% |
| 2013 | 95,726 | -5.88% |
| 2014 | 104,700 | 9.37% |
| 2015 | 103,026 | -1.60% |
| 2016 | 83,144 | -19.30% |
| 2017 | 103,026 | 23.91% |
| 2018 | 99,715 | -3.21% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Iceland & Canada comparison
Iceland's area is approximately 100,250 km2 (38,706 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 90.71 times bigger than Iceland.
As of October 2025, Iceland's population is ~352333 people - 39,069,346 fewer people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted Iceland & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Iceland | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 352,333 | 39,421,679 | 39.1 million fewer people live in Iceland than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 25 | 144 | Iceland has 119 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 138 | 129 | Iceland passport holders can visit 9 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 54 | 469 | Icelandic hosts 415 fewer foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to Iceland in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting Iceland in 2018 was approximately 99,715.
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Useful Information
- Reykjavik to Ottawa: 8777.15 km (5453.87 mi)
- Travel time: 18 hours 17 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025