# Passport and visa regulations

- URL: https://www.visiticeland.com/article/passport-and-visa-regulations/
- Published: 2022-02-18
- Last updated: 2026-10-01

> Iceland is an associate member of the Schengen Agreement, which exempts travelers from personal border controls between 26 EU countries. Residents of a Schengen country traveling to Iceland can stay in the country for 90 days without a visa.

Iceland is an associate member of the Schengen Agreement, which exempts travelers from personal border controls between 26 EU countries. Residents of a Schengen country traveling to Iceland can stay in the country for 90 days without a visa.

For residents outside the Schengen area, a valid passport is required for at least three months beyond the date of entry. For information on passport and visa requirements as well as the Schengen area regulations, visit the [website of the Icelandic Directorate of immigration](https://island.is/en/o/directorate-of-immigration).  

If you are interested in working or studying in Iceland these websites will help you out: 

[Work in Iceland](https://work.iceland.is/)

[Study in Iceland](https://study.iceland.is/)