Icelandic visa for British citizens
A visa is NOT required for British passport holders visiting Iceland for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For British citizens to enter Iceland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Iceland e-visa for British citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Iceland visa on arrival for British citizens | Not Available | |
Iceland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding British 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 United Kingdom, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Iceland nearest your place of residence.
- London: The Embassy of Iceland in London, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 37 minutes)
- Belfast: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Belfast, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 37 minutes)
- Birmingham: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Birmingham, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 37 minutes)
- Cardiff: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Cardiff, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 37 minutes)
- Dover: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Dover, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 37 minutes)
- Edinburgh: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 37 minutes)
- Glasgow, Scotland: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 37 minutes)
- Grimsby: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Grimsby, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 37 minutes)
- Hull: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Hull, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 37 minutes)
- Jersey: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Jersey, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 37 minutes)
- Lerwick: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Lerwick, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 37 minutes)
- Liverpool: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Liverpool, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 37 minutes)
- Newcastle upon Tyne: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 37 minutes)
- Aberdeen, Scotland: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 37 minutes)
- Manchester: The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Manchester, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 37 minutes)
Iceland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Iceland diplomatic mission offices to United Kingdom for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United Kingdom traveling to Iceland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United Kingdom) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 286,044 | N/A |
| 2009 | 289,024 | 1.04% |
| 2010 | 306,901 | 6.19% |
| 2011 | 286,044 | -6.80% |
| 2012 | 312,861 | 9.38% |
| 2013 | 292,003 | -6.67% |
| 2014 | 312,861 | 7.14% |
| 2015 | 241,024 | -22.96% |
| 2016 | 316,395 | 31.27% |
| 2017 | 322,543 | 1.94% |
| 2018 | 297,963 | -7.62% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Iceland & United Kingdom comparison
Iceland's area is approximately 100,250 km2 (38,706 sq mi), while the area of United Kingdom is approximately 241,930 km2 (93,409 sq mi). This means United Kingdom is 2.41 times bigger than Iceland.
As of November 2025, Iceland's population is ~352333 people - 69,332,657 fewer people than the population of United Kingdom.
We have highlighted Iceland & United Kingdom’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Iceland | United Kingdom | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 352,333 | 69,684,990 | 69.3 million fewer people live in Iceland than United Kingdom |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 25 | 222 | Iceland has 197 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United Kingdom. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 138 | 139 | Iceland passport holders visit 1 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 54 | 348 | Icelandic hosts 294 fewer foreign missions than United Kingdom. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United Kingdom travel to Iceland in one year?
The number of visitors from United Kingdom visiting Iceland in 2018 was approximately 297,963.
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Useful Information
- Reykjavik to London: 1829.65 km (1136.89 mi)
- Travel time: 3 hours 48 minutes
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