🇮🇸Iceland Visa
If you're traveling on a Turkish ordinary passport, Iceland needs a visa, since it's part of the Schengen Area. You'll want that Schengen sticker sorted before you set off for Reykjavik's painted streets or the famous Ring Road that loops the whole island. The visa lets you stay up to 90 days in any 180-day window.
Ordinary (Burgundy)
Iceland is a Schengen member, a Schengen visa is required. 90 days accommodation in 180 days. Iceland does not have a consulate in Türkiye — applications are made through the Danish Embassy, applications are received at VFS Global Denmark Turkey offices. There are application centers in Istanbul and Ankara.
Official application →Special (Green)
Visa-free in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in 180 days.
Service (Grey)
Visa-free in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in 180 days.
Diplomatic (Black)
Visa-free due to mutual agreement.
Iceland is in the Schengen area — visa-free passports may stay 90 days total in any 180-day period.
Schengen 90/180 visa exemption →Cities to Visit in Iceland
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Turkish citizens visit Iceland without a visa?
Not on an ordinary (burgundy) passport. Iceland sits inside the Schengen Area, so you'll need to secure a Schengen visa beforehand. Holders of special (green), service (grey) and diplomatic (black) passports, however, can enter visa-free for up to 90 days.
How do you apply for an Iceland visa?
Applications run through VFS Global via the Danish mission. You book an appointment and submit your file in person. Check the official application page (vfsglobal.com/Denmark/Turkey) for the current document checklist, fees and appointment availability. Processing and slot times shift with demand, so start well ahead of your trip.
What does the 90/180 rule actually mean?
With a Schengen visa you can spend no more than 90 days total within any 180-day period. It's a rolling count: every time you enter, the border looks back over the previous 180 days and adds up the days you've already used.
Which passport gets you into Iceland visa-free?
Special, service and diplomatic passport holders can travel visa-free for up to 90 days. The visa requirement only applies to ordinary, burgundy passport holders.