Icelandic visa for South African citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for South African passport holders visiting Iceland for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For South African citizens to enter Iceland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Iceland e-visa for South African citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Iceland visa on arrival for South African citizens | Not Available | |
Iceland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding South African 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 South Africa, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Iceland nearest your place of residence.
- Port Elizabeth: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Port Elizabeth, South Africa (Working hours: Close now)
- Durban: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Durban, South Africa (Working hours: Close now)
- Johannesburg: The Consulate General of Iceland in Johannesburg, South Africa (Working hours: Close now)
- Pretoria: The Consulate General of Iceland in Pretoria, South Africa (Working hours: Close now)
- Pretoria: The Honorary Consulate General of Iceland in Pretoria, South Africa (Working hours: Close now)
Iceland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Iceland diplomatic mission offices to South Africa for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from South Africa traveling to Iceland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (South Africa) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4,167 | N/A |
| 2009 | 4,100 | -1.61% |
| 2010 | 4,059 | -1.00% |
| 2011 | 4,698 | 15.74% |
| 2012 | 5,586 | 18.90% |
| 2013 | 6,701 | 19.96% |
| 2014 | 8,275 | 23.49% |
| 2015 | 10,699 | 29.29% |
| 2016 | 14,874 | 39.02% |
| 2017 | 18,468 | 24.16% |
| 2018 | 19,454 | 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 & South Africa comparison
Iceland's area is approximately 100,250 km2 (38,706 sq mi), while the area of South Africa is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi). This means South Africa is 12.10 times bigger than Iceland.
As of October 2025, Iceland's population is ~352333 people - 62,752,113 fewer people than the population of South Africa.
We have highlighted Iceland & South Africa’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Iceland | South Africa | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 352,333 | 63,104,446 | 62.8 million fewer people live in Iceland than South Africa |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 25 | 124 | Iceland has 99 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with South Africa. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 138 | 67 | Iceland passport holders can visit 71 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 54 | 197 | Icelandic hosts 143 fewer foreign missions than South Africa. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from South Africa travel to Iceland in one year?
The number of visitors from South Africa visiting Iceland in 2018 was approximately 19,454.
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