Icelandic visa for Spanish citizens
A visa is NOT required for Spanish passport holders visiting Iceland for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Spanish citizens to enter Iceland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Iceland e-visa for Spanish citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Iceland visa on arrival for Spanish citizens | Not Available | |
Iceland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Spanish 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 Spain, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Iceland nearest your place of residence.
- Bilbao: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Bilbao, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Orihuela Costa: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Orihuela Costa, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Benidorm: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Benidorm, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Palma: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Palma, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Malaga: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Malaga, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Vigo : The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Vigo , Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Valencia: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Valencia, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Seville: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Seville, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Alicante: The Consulate of Iceland in Alicante, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Barcelona: The Consulate of Iceland in Barcelona, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Madrid: The Consulate General of Iceland in Madrid, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
Iceland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Iceland diplomatic mission offices to Spain for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Spain traveling to Iceland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Spain) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 26,079 | N/A |
| 2009 | 27,980 | 7.29% |
| 2010 | 28,252 | 0.97% |
| 2011 | 28,252 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 27,437 | -2.88% |
| 2013 | 28,252 | 2.97% |
| 2014 | 27,980 | -0.96% |
| 2015 | 27,166 | -2.91% |
| 2016 | 39,183 | 44.24% |
| 2017 | 57,971 | 47.95% |
| 2018 | 65,589 | 13.14% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Iceland & Spain comparison
Iceland's area is approximately 100,250 km2 (38,706 sq mi), while the area of Spain is approximately 498,800 km2 (192,587 sq mi). This means Spain is 4.98 times bigger than Iceland.
As of October 2025, Iceland's population is ~352333 people - 46,495,954 fewer people than the population of Spain.
We have highlighted Iceland & Spain’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Iceland | Spain | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 352,333 | 46,848,287 | 46.5 million fewer people live in Iceland than Spain |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 25 | 215 | Iceland has 190 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Spain. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 138 | 144 | Iceland passport holders visit 6 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 54 | 492 | Icelandic hosts 438 fewer foreign missions than Spain. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Spain travel to Iceland in one year?
The number of visitors from Spain visiting Iceland in 2018 was approximately 65,589.
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Useful Information
- Reykjavik to Madrid: 2886.94 km (1793.86 mi)
- Travel time: 6 hours 0 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025