Icelandic visa for Norwegian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Norwegian passport holders visiting Iceland for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Norwegian citizens to enter Iceland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Iceland e-visa for Norwegian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Iceland visa on arrival for Norwegian citizens | Not Available | |
Iceland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Norwegian 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 Norway, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Iceland nearest your place of residence.
- Oslo: The Embassy of Iceland in Oslo, Norway (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 41 minutes)
- Bodo: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Bodo, Norway (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 41 minutes)
- Bergen: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Bergen, Norway (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 41 minutes)
- Kristiansand: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Kristiansand, Norway (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 41 minutes)
- Stavanger: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Stavanger, Norway (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 41 minutes)
- Tromso: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Tromso, Norway (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 41 minutes)
- Trondheim: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Trondheim, Norway (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 41 minutes)
- Aalesund: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Aalesund, Norway (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 41 minutes)
- Haugesund: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Haugesund, Norway (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 41 minutes)
Iceland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Iceland diplomatic mission offices to Norway for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Norway traveling to Iceland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Norway) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,004 | N/A |
| 2009 | 988 | -1.59% |
| 2010 | 978 | -1.01% |
| 2011 | 1,132 | 15.75% |
| 2012 | 1,346 | 18.90% |
| 2013 | 1,615 | 19.99% |
| 2014 | 1,994 | 23.47% |
| 2015 | 2,578 | 29.29% |
| 2016 | 3,584 | 39.02% |
| 2017 | 4,450 | 24.16% |
| 2018 | 4,688 | 5.35% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Iceland & Norway comparison
Iceland's area is approximately 100,250 km2 (38,706 sq mi), while the area of Norway is approximately 365,268 km2 (141,030 sq mi). This means Norway is 3.64 times bigger than Iceland.
As of November 2025, Iceland's population is ~352333 people - 5,283,047 fewer people than the population of Norway.
We have highlighted Iceland & Norway’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Iceland | Norway | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 352,333 | 5,635,380 | 5.3 million fewer people live in Iceland than Norway |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 25 | 99 | Iceland has 74 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Norway. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 138 | 143 | Iceland passport holders visit 5 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 54 | 209 | Icelandic hosts 155 fewer foreign missions than Norway. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Norway travel to Iceland in one year?
The number of visitors from Norway visiting Iceland in 2018 was approximately 4,688.
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- Travel time: 5 hours 48 minutes
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