Icelandic visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Iceland for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Iceland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Iceland e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Iceland visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Iceland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French 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 France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Iceland nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Iceland in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 39 minutes)
- Bordeaux: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Bordeaux, France (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 39 minutes)
- Caen: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Caen, France (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 39 minutes)
- Lyon: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Lyon, France (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 39 minutes)
- Marseille: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Marseille, France (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 39 minutes)
- Nice: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Nice, France (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 39 minutes)
- Boulogne-sur-Mer: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 39 minutes)
- Strasbourg: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Strasbourg, France (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 39 minutes)
- Dieppe: The Consulate General of Iceland in Dieppe, France (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 39 minutes)
- Strasbourg: The Permanent Representation of Iceland in Strasbourg, France (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 39 minutes)
Iceland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Iceland diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Iceland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 66,480 | N/A |
| 2009 | 63,189 | -4.95% |
| 2010 | 67,138 | 6.25% |
| 2011 | 63,189 | -5.88% |
| 2012 | 63,847 | 1.04% |
| 2013 | 67,138 | 5.15% |
| 2014 | 64,505 | -3.92% |
| 2015 | 65,822 | 2.04% |
| 2016 | 85,221 | 29.47% |
| 2017 | 100,374 | 17.78% |
| 2018 | 97,224 | -3.14% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Iceland & France comparison
Iceland's area is approximately 100,250 km2 (38,706 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 5.46 times bigger than Iceland.
As of November 2025, Iceland's population is ~352333 people - 65,639,186 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Iceland & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Iceland | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 352,333 | 65,991,519 | 65.6 million fewer people live in Iceland than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 25 | 267 | Iceland has 242 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 138 | 143 | Iceland passport holders visit 5 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 54 | 479 | Icelandic hosts 425 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Iceland in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Iceland in 2018 was approximately 97,224.
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- Reykjavik to Paris: 2831.82 km (1759.61 mi)
- Travel time: 5 hours 53 minutes
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