Icelandic visa for Danish citizens
A visa is NOT required for Danish passport holders visiting Iceland for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Danish citizens to enter Iceland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Iceland e-visa for Danish citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Iceland visa on arrival for Danish citizens | Not Available | |
Iceland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Danish 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 Denmark, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Iceland nearest your place of residence.
- Copenhagen: The Embassy of Iceland in Copenhagen, Denmark (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 41 minutes)
- Esbjerg: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Esbjerg, Denmark (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 41 minutes)
- Sonderborg: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Sonderborg, Denmark (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 41 minutes)
- Ronne: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Ronne, Denmark (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 41 minutes)
- Horsens: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Horsens, Denmark (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 41 minutes)
- Hirtshals: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Hirtshals, Denmark (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 41 minutes)
- Herning: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Herning, Denmark (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 41 minutes)
- Fredericia: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Fredericia, Denmark (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 41 minutes)
- Aarhus: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Aarhus, Denmark (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 41 minutes)
- Aalborg: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Aalborg, Denmark (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 41 minutes)
- Thisted: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Thisted, Denmark (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 41 minutes)
- Odense: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Odense, Denmark (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 41 minutes)
- Randers: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Randers, Denmark (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 41 minutes)
- Kolding: The Consulate of Iceland in Kolding, Denmark (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 41 minutes)
Iceland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Iceland diplomatic mission offices to Denmark for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Denmark traveling to Iceland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Denmark) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 50,701 | N/A |
| 2009 | 50,701 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 50,701 | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 51,194 | 0.97% |
| 2012 | 47,256 | -7.69% |
| 2013 | 48,240 | 2.08% |
| 2014 | 50,701 | 5.10% |
| 2015 | 49,225 | -2.91% |
| 2016 | 49,951 | 1.47% |
| 2017 | 53,240 | 6.58% |
| 2018 | 51,019 | -4.17% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Iceland & Denmark comparison
Iceland's area is approximately 100,250 km2 (38,706 sq mi), while the area of Denmark is approximately 42,430 km2 (16,382 sq mi). This means Denmark is 2.36 times smaller than Iceland.
As of November 2025, Iceland's population is ~352333 people - 5,541,232 fewer people than the population of Denmark.
We have highlighted Iceland & Denmark’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Iceland | Denmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 352,333 | 5,893,565 | 5.5 million fewer people live in Iceland than Denmark |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 25 | 89 | Iceland has 64 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Denmark. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 138 | 145 | Iceland passport holders visit 7 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 54 | 160 | Icelandic hosts 106 fewer foreign missions than Denmark. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Denmark travel to Iceland in one year?
The number of visitors from Denmark visiting Iceland in 2018 was approximately 51,019.
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- Reykjavik to Copenhagen: 2981.97 km (1852.91 mi)
- Travel time: 6 hours 12 minutes
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