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Iceland visa requirements for Japanese citizens

VISA-FREE · 90d

Visa-free · up to 90 days

Maximum stay: 90 days per entry

Verified against European Commission - EU common visa policy (Regulation 2018/1806, Annex I/II) · last checked · Official source ↗

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Passport validity requirement

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended departure date.

Additional: Passport must also have been issued within the previous 10 years.

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About Iceland for visitors

Iceland sits alone in the North Atlantic, offering an otherworldly blend of geysers, glaciers, and waterfalls that landscape photographers dream about. Most travelers circle the Ring Road on a self-drive adventure, while adventure-seekers push into ice caves and volcanic terrain. The midnight sun in summer and Northern Lights in winter anchor two distinct travel seasons.

Keflavík International Airport (KEF) is Iceland's sole entry point, located an hour from the capital Reykjavík. Arrivals proceed through straightforward immigration controls with clearly marked lanes, and the modern terminal handles the seasonal tourist surge efficiently even during peak summer months.

Iceland visa FAQ for Japanese citizens

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Iceland?

No. Japan passport holders can enter Iceland visa-free for up to 90 days.

What passport validity is required to enter Iceland?

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended departure date. Additional requirement: Passport must also have been issued within the previous 10 years.

Where can I find the official visa rules for Japanese citizens entering Iceland?

The official source is European Commission - EU common visa policy (Regulation 2018/1806, Annex I/II) (https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen-borders-and-visa/visa-policy_en). We last verified this information on 2026-06-10.

How current is this information?

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Visa rules change without notice. Always confirm with the embassy, consulate or the official government source linked above before you book or travel.

Each answer shows when we last verified it against the official source. Entries we have not verified yet are labeled as dataset-only.