๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธIceland Visa for Chinese Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa required

Chinese passport holders need a visa to enter Iceland. Apply at a Iceland embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.

How Chinese citizens apply for a Iceland visa

Iceland visa cost for Chinese citizens

Schengen short-stay visa (Type C), adult

EUR 90 (~$97)

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, valid for the whole Schengen areaofficial source
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Schengen short-stay visa (Type C), child 6-12

EUR 45 (~$49)

Up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial source
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Applications are handled via VFS Global โ€” service fee approx. INR 2900, varies by centre.

Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 ยท sourced from official government fee schedules

Documents required for Chinese applicants

The exact documents Chinese citizens must submit for Iceland, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

touristFamily Or Friend Visit

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com โ†—) Checklist for Family or Friend Visit The Embassy requests you to hand in the missing/required documentation within 5 days from today. If the Embassy has not received the documentation by this deadline, the Embassy will make a decision based on the documents submitted. (Notes for submitting missing documents) Notice of Insurance The insurance policy must mention that the insurance covers Schengen, and not only Iceland, The insurance should cover a minimum of 30.000 Euro (300.000 RMB) Specifically for medical expenses (sometimes written as medical reimbursement.) An insurance that only covers accidental injury, accidental death, repatriation etc. is insufficient. If the validity period of the insurance is defined in Beijing time, the insurance may be invalid by the time of departure due to the 6-8 hour time difference between Beijing and Schengen. Therefore, it is highly recommended, and often necessary, to buy insurance for at least one extra day past the planned date of return.

otherAds Group Visa

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com โ†—) Checklist for ADS Group Visa The Embassy requests you to hand in the missing/required documentation within 5 days from today. If the Embassy has not received the documentation by this deadline, the Embassy will make a decision based on the documents submitted. (Notes for submitting missing documents) Notice of Insurance The insurance policy must mention that the insurance covers Schengen, and not only Iceland, The insurance should cover a minimum of 30.000 Euro (300.000 RMB) Specifically for medical expenses (sometimes written as medical reimbursement.) An insurance that only covers accidental injury, accidental death, repatriation etc. is insufficient. If the validity period of the insurance is defined in Beijing time, the insurance may be invalid by the time of departure due to the 6-8 hour time difference between Beijing and Schengen. Therefore, it is highly recommended, and often necessary, to buy insurance for at least one extra day past the planned date of return.

otherCultural and Sports Events

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com โ†—) Checklist for Culture and Sports Events The Embassy requests you to hand in the missing/required documentation within 5 days from today. If the Embassy has not received the documentation by this deadline, the Embassy will make a decision based on the documents submitted. (Notes for submitting missing documents) Notice of Insurance The insurance policy must mention that the insurance covers Schengen, and not only Iceland, The insurance should cover a minimum of 30.000 Euro (300.000 RMB) Specifically for medical expenses (sometimes written as medical reimbursement.) An insurance that only covers accidental injury, accidental death, repatriation etc. is insufficient. If the validity period of the insurance is defined in Beijing time, the insurance may be invalid by the time of departure due to the 6-8 hour time difference between Beijing and Schengen. Therefore, it is highly recommended, and often necessary, to buy insurance for at least one extra day past the planned date of return.

businessBusiness Visa

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com โ†—) Checklist for Business The Embassy requests you to hand in the missing/required documentation within 5 days from today. If the Embassy has not received the documentation by this deadline, the Embassy will make a decision based on the documents submitted. (Notes for submitting missing documents) Notice of Insurance The insurance policy must mention that the insurance covers Schengen, and not only Iceland, The insurance should cover a minimum of 30.000 Euro (300.000 RMB) Specifically for medical expenses (sometimes written as medical reimbursement.) An insurance that only covers accidental injury, accidental death, repatriation etc. is insufficient. If the validity period of the insurance is defined in Beijing time, the insurance may be invalid by the time of departure due to the 6-8 hour time difference between Beijing and Schengen. Therefore, it is highly recommended, and often necessary, to buy insurance for at least one extra day past the planned date of return.

touristTourist Visa

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com โ†—) Checklist for Tourist Visa The Embassy requests you to hand in the missing/required documentation within 5 days from today. If the Embassy has not received the documentation by this deadline, the Embassy will make a decision based on the documents submitted. (Notes for submitting missing documents) Notice of Insurance The insurance policy must mention that the insurance covers Schengen, and not only Iceland, The insurance should cover a minimum of 30.000 Euro (300.000 RMB) Specifically for medical expenses (sometimes written as medical reimbursement.) An insurance that only covers accidental injury, accidental death, repatriation etc. is insufficient. If the validity period of the insurance is defined in Beijing time, the insurance may be invalid by the time of departure due to the 6-8 hour time difference between Beijing and Schengen. Therefore, it is highly recommended, and often necessary, to buy insurance for at least one extra day past the planned date of return.

via VFS Global โ†—

Iceland visa for Chinese citizens โ€” FAQ

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Iceland?

Chinese passport holders need a visa to enter Iceland. Apply at a Iceland embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.

What documents do Chinese citizens need for Iceland?

A valid passport plus the Iceland document checklist for your visa type โ€” Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

How much does the Iceland visa cost for Chinese citizens?

The Iceland schengen short-stay visa (type c), adult fee is EUR 90 (~$97). Applications through VFS Global carry an additional service fee of about INR 2900.

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