๐ฎ๐ธIceland Visa for Chinese Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents
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
- โ Apply for a visa at the Iceland embassy/consulate or official visa application centre before travelling. Apply here โ
- โ See the exact document checklist for Chinese applicants, by visa type.
Iceland visa cost for Chinese citizens
Schengen short-stay visa (Type C), adult
EUR 90 (~$97)
Schengen short-stay visa (Type C), child 6-12
EUR 45 (~$49)
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.
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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