Iceland VFS Appointment from India: Slots, Fees and Tips

The Embassy of Iceland in New Delhi handles every Iceland visa matter for India and issues visas through VFS Global, so the VFS appointment is the one step you cannot skip. This guide covers which centre to pick, how the booking works, what you pay at the counter and how to avoid a second visit, as published on the official sources, checked on 2026-10-15. For visa types and long-stay permits, see our Iceland visa page for Indians.

Which VFS centres accept Iceland visa applications?

VFS Global lists 16 Iceland visa application centres in India: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Kochi, Goa, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi, Puducherry and Pune.

Every centre forwards files to the same Embassy in New Delhi, whose jurisdiction covers all of India as well as Australia, Nepal, New Zealand and Sri Lanka. Iceland also has honorary consuls general in Chennai and Kolkata, but visa matters are handled by the Embassy through VFS, not by them. Pick the centre that is easiest for you to reach; addresses and opening hours are on the VFS attend-a-centre page.

How do you book an Iceland visa appointment?

1. Pick the right category. Short-stay Schengen purposes are Tourism, Business, Family or Friends visit, Cultural, Study and Sports Events, and Transit.
2. Fill the online application at visa.government.is. Print it, sign it and keep the confirmation that you submitted it online; both go into your file.
3. Book a slot on the VFS Global Iceland site for your chosen centre.
4. Assemble the checklist (see below) before the appointment date, not on the morning of it.
5. Attend in person, hand over your documents and pay the visa and service fees.
6. Send anything missing to the Embassy by email within 5 days of the VFS appointment.

You can lodge an application up to six months before travel, so book as soon as your dates are fixed.

How quickly can you get a slot, and when should you book?

The Embassy's own advice is to apply early for travel in the March-June peak season, because it can take several days to secure a VFS appointment.

Count backwards from your departure. The Embassy usually decides within 15 calendar days of receiving the application, not counting the time needed to transport it from VFS to New Delhi, and the period may be extended in specific cases. A slot booked close to your flight leaves no margin for a request for missing documents.

While you wait for a slot and a decision, avoid buying non-refundable tickets. The checklist asks for a roundtrip flight reservation with a PNR number and the traveller's name, which a verifiable flight reservation provides.

What will you pay at the VFS counter?

The service fee includes SGST 9% and CGST 9% and is payable in cash or by card. The INR visa fee follows the current exchange rate and can change without notice. The visa fee and VFS service fee are not refunded, whatever the decision.

What should you carry on appointment day?

The Embassy's checklist for tourism, business and family visits asks for:

• Passport valid at least 3 months from the date you leave the Schengen area, issued within the previous 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages; copies of previous Schengen entry and exit stamps if available.
• The printed, signed application with one photo: no more than 6 months old, white background, 3.5 x 4.5 cm.
• Confirmation of submitting the online form at visa.government.is.
• Travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen countries, covering at least 30,000 EUR for all risks for the whole trip. An insurance card alone is not sufficient.
• Roundtrip flight reservation with PNR and traveller's name, and proof of accommodation such as hotel reservations.
• A cover letter stating purpose, duration, companions, transport and accommodation.
• Employees: pay slips for the last three months, employment contract and leave letter. Self-employed: company registration including GST number, business bank statement and ITR.
• Original personal bank statement for the last three months, every page stamped and signed by the bank, showing 8000 ISK per day for a hotel stay (4000 ISK per day if a third party bears the costs).
• ITR acknowledgement for the last two assessment years.

Tips that save a second trip to VFS

• Bring the full policy document, not just the insurance card.
• Check the bank stamps on every page; the checklist asks for all pages stamped and signed.
• Match dates everywhere: flights, hotel, insurance, cover letter and the online form.
• Watch your email after the appointment: missing documents must reach the Embassy within 5 days.
• Already hold a Schengen visa? A valid Schengen visa issued by another Schengen state can be used instead of a separate Icelandic visa.
• Frequent traveller? Under EU rules for Indian nationals applying in India, those who obtained and lawfully used two visas within the previous three years qualify for a two-year multiple-entry visa.

Expect scrutiny: European Commission data show that 25.7% of short-stay Schengen applications lodged at Icelandic consulates in India were not issued in 2025 (2,793 of 10,906), compared with 16.3% in 2024 (835 of 5,257). The figure measures past outcomes for all applicants and does not predict any single decision.

Is the appointment different for a long-stay (D) visa?

Yes. For D visas and residence permits you apply first to the Directorate of Immigration, which then asks you to visit a VFS centre for biometrics and passport submission. At VFS you bring the approval letter and a valid passport. The D visa fee is INR 9900 / EUR 90 for adults and the VFS service fee is INR 5000. Student permit applications must reach the Directorate by 1 May for the autumn semester or 1 October for the spring semester.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Indians need an airport transit visa for Iceland?

Not for airside transit between two non-Schengen countries, because India is not on Iceland's airport transit visa list. Flying on from Iceland to another Schengen airport counts as entering Schengen, so a Schengen visa is needed. Check your luggage through to the final destination.

Can I visit Iceland on another country's Schengen visa?

Yes. The Embassy of Iceland in New Delhi says a valid Schengen visa issued by another Schengen state can be used instead of a separate Icelandic visa.

How much money should my bank statement show for Iceland?

The checklist asks for a personal bank statement for the last three months showing 8000 ISK per day for a hotel stay, or 4000 ISK per day if a third party bears the expenses. Every applicant submits one, even if sponsored.

Are Iceland visa fees refunded after a refusal?

No. The visa fee (INR 9900 / EUR 90 for adults) and the VFS service fee (INR 2900) are not refunded. The INR visa fee can also change with the exchange rate without notice.