How Much Does an Iceland Visa Cost for Indians in 2026?

All figures below are as published on the official sources, checked on 2026-10-15. The INR amount is set by the current exchange rate and can change without notice, so treat the euro figure as the fixed reference and the rupee figure as what you will actually pay at the counter. Iceland is a Schengen member: Indian citizens need a Schengen visa before travel, and there is no visa on arrival or eVisa option. If you want the full application picture beyond money, start with our Iceland visa guide for Indian passport holders.

How much is the Iceland visa fee in INR?

The Embassy of Iceland issues visas through VFS Global, so you pay two separate charges at the visa application centre: the embassy's visa fee and the VFS service fee. The table sets out both for each applicant type.

Our record does not hold a figure for children under 6. If you are travelling with an infant or toddler, check the current fee table on the VFS Global Iceland page for India before your appointment rather than assuming a rate.

What does the VFS service fee include, and which extras are optional?

The INR 2,900 Schengen service fee is charged per applicant and already includes SGST 9% and CGST 9%. You can pay it in cash or by card at the centre. A family of four therefore pays the service fee four times, even when the children qualify for the reduced visa fee.

VFS also sells add-on services. None of them is required by the Embassy; they are conveniences you can accept or decline.

The visa application form is completed online at visa.government.is, printed and signed. If you are comfortable filling it in yourself, you do not need the Online Form Filling service. Courier is worth it mainly if you live far from one of the 16 VFS centres, such as an applicant from a district town who lodged in Kochi, Jaipur or Lucknow.

Is the Iceland visa fee refunded if you are refused?

No. VFS Global states that the visa fee and the VFS service fee are not refunded. That makes a complete file the cheapest strategy.

The refusal numbers show why this matters. European Commission data puts the refusal rate for Schengen visa applications lodged at Icelandic consulates in India at 25.7% in 2025 (2,793 visas not issued; 10,906 applications lodged), up from 16.3% in 2024 (835 visas not issued; 5,257 applications lodged). These figures describe all applications lodged in India in that year; they are not a prediction for any individual file.

One practical rule from the Embassy: if documents are missing, you must email them to the Embassy within 5 days of your VFS appointment. Paying for a second appointment because you forgot a bank stamp is avoidable.

What do Iceland student and work permits cost?

Long-stay applicants pay in two places. The Directorate of Immigration in Iceland charges its own processing fee, paid by bank transfer, and VFS Global then charges the D-visa fee and service fee when an entry visa is needed.

• Residence permit for students (D-108): ISK 70,000, paid before the paper application is sent; not refunded.
• Residence and work permit (D-107): ISK 80,000, paid with the paper application; not refunded. Paying for expedited processing is no longer possible.
• Permanent residence permit: ISK 60,000 for adults and ISK 30,000 for under-18s, paid online at the last step of the application.
• D visa at VFS: INR 9,900 / EUR 90 for adults, plus the INR 5,000 service fee.

The Directorate publishes these fees in Icelandic krónur only. There is no official INR figure, so check your bank's conversion rate on the day you transfer instead of relying on an online estimate.

Which other costs belong in your Iceland visa budget?

The visa fee is only part of what you spend before a decision. The official checklist creates three further costs.

• Travel medical insurance: it must cover at least EUR 30,000 (USD 30,000) for all risks, be valid in all Schengen countries and cover the entire trip. An insurance card alone is not accepted.
• Funds in your bank account: your original statement for the last three months must show ISK 8,000 per day if you are paying for hotels, or ISK 4,000 per day if a third party covers your expenses.
• Flight and hotel proof: the checklist asks for a round-trip flight reservation with a PNR and your name, plus hotel reservations or a host's proof of accommodation. A verifiable flight reservation meets that requirement without buying a non-refundable ticket before the decision.

Before you pay: five ways to avoid losing money

1. Check the INR figure on the VFS page in the week you apply, since it moves with the exchange rate.
2. Pay the child rate only for children aged 6 to 12 on a non-business trip.
3. Decline add-ons you do not need; they are optional.
4. Get every page of your bank statement stamped and signed by the bank, as the checklist requires.
5. Book your appointment early for March to June travel; the Embassy notes it can take several days to secure a VFS slot in that peak season, and you can apply up to six months ahead.

Need the supporting paperwork? Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel itineraries and cover letters for visa files, with packages from INR 1,000 (flight reservation) to INR 3,000 (reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter). Message us on WhatsApp at +91 95230 91018 or use our contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Can I pay the Iceland visa fee in euros at VFS?

VFS Global lists the fee as INR 9,900 / EUR 90 and collects the service fee in cash or by card. The INR amount follows the current exchange rate and can change without notice, so check the VFS Iceland page for the accepted payment method before your appointment.

Do I pay a separate fee for the online application at visa.government.is?

Our record lists no separate charge for submitting the online form. The fees are the visa fee and VFS service fee paid at the centre; Online Form Filling (INR 2,875) is an optional VFS add-on, not a requirement.

Is the Iceland visa fee the same as for other Schengen countries?

Iceland charges the adult Schengen rate of EUR 90 and EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 12. A Schengen visa issued by another Schengen state can also be used to visit Iceland, so you do not need a separate Icelandic visa if you already hold a valid one.

Does a two-year multiple-entry visa cost more?

No separate fee is listed for multiple-entry visas. Under the EU cascade rule for Indian nationals, applicants who have obtained and lawfully used two visas in the previous three years can receive a two-year multiple-entry visa through the same VFS application.