Norwegian visa for Icelandic citizens
A visa is NOT required for Icelandic passport holders visiting Norway for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Icelandic citizens to enter Norway for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Norway e-visa for Icelandic citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Norway visa on arrival for Icelandic citizens | Not Available | |
Norway tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Icelandic passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Norway.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Norway.
If you are looking for Norway visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Iceland, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Norway nearest your place of residence.
- Torshavn: The Honorary Consulate of in Torshavn, ~ 689.17 kilometers (428.23 mi) away from Reykjavik, Iceland. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 24 minutes).
- Nuuk: The Honorary Consulate of in Nuuk, ~ 1546.88 kilometers (961.19 mi) away from Reykjavik, Iceland. (Working hours: Open now ).
Norway visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Norway diplomatic mission offices to Iceland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Iceland traveling to Norway from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Iceland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 11,302 | N/A |
| 2009 | 11,300 | -0.02% |
| 2010 | 12,394 | 9.68% |
| 2011 | 12,904 | 4.11% |
| 2012 | 11,799 | -8.56% |
| 2013 | 12,423 | 5.29% |
| 2014 | 12,623 | 1.61% |
| 2015 | 13,939 | 10.43% |
| 2016 | 15,496 | 11.17% |
| 2017 | 16,255 | 4.90% |
| 2018 | 14,789 | -9.02% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Norway & Iceland comparison
Norway's area is approximately 365,268 km2 (141,030 sq mi), while the area of Iceland is approximately 100,250 km2 (38,706 sq mi). This means Iceland is 3.64 times smaller than Norway.
As of October 2025, Norway's population is ~5.6 million people - 5,283,047 more people than the population of Iceland.
We have highlighted Norway & Iceland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Norway | Iceland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,635,380 | 352,333 | 5.3 million more people live in Norway than Iceland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 99 | 25 | Norway has 74 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Iceland. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 143 | 138 | Norway passport holders can visit 5 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 209 | 54 | Norwegian hosts 155 more foreign missions than Iceland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Iceland travel to Norway in one year?
The number of visitors from Iceland visiting Norway in 2018 was approximately 14,789.
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- Oslo to Reykjavik: 2785.42 km (1730.78 mi)
- Travel time: 5 hours 48 minutes
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