✓Verified against live embassy source · 7 May 2026
Document Checklist
9 required · 11 recommended✓
Travel Document (Passport)
Must be valid for a minimum of 3 months from the date of departure from the Schengen area. Issued within the previous 10 years and have at least 2 blank pages. If available, a copy of entry/exit stamps of the Schengen area from previous passports.
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Schengen Visa Application Form
Printed and signed by the applicant, along with one passport-style photograph (max. 6 months old, on a white background, measuring 3.5 x 4.5 cm)
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Online Application Form Confirmation
Online application form from https://visa.government.is/. Confirmation of submitting the online application form must be presented to VFS Global staff.
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Travel Medical Insurance
Valid for all Schengen countries. Insurance card is NOT sufficient. The insurance must cover the applicant for at least 30,000 USD (30,000 EUR), for all risks e.g., accident, illness, medical emergency evacuation etc. The policy must clearly specify the period of validity, the coverage area and the entire duration of the trip including the date of arrival and departure.
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Proof of Transportation
Roundtrip flight reservation with PNR number and the name of traveler. If the applicant is travelling to several Schengen States, proof of intra-Schengen flight reservation, train itinerary or car rental.
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Proof of Accommodation
Hotel reservations, rental of holiday home or campus residence reservation. If you intend to stay with a family member or a friend, proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation from the host. If you are travelling to several Schengen states, proof of accommodation in each of them.
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Cover Letter from Applicant
Stipulating the purpose of travel, duration, names of accompanying persons, transport and accommodation details.
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Proof of Sufficient Funds
Original personal bank statement with applicant's name showing movements in the last three months, all pages must be duly stamped and signed by the bank. The account should be in the name of the applicant or the sponsor of the trip. In case of a sponsor, the bank statement should be accompanied by a signed sponsorship letter and a signed copy of the sponsor's passport. The statements must show that you - during the entire trip - have 8000 ISK per day for staying in a hotel or 4000 ISK per day if the expenses connected with the stay are borne by a third party. Should be provided by all applicants regardless of sponsorship.
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Indian Income Tax Return (ITR) Acknowledgment
Provide ITR for the last two assessment years.
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Recommended
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Proof of Employment (Employed)
Pay slips for the last three months. Employment contract and holiday approved/leave letter from employer.
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Proof of Self-Employment
Certificate of registration of the company including its goods and services tax (GST) registration number for companies based in India. Business bank account statement and proof of income tax return (barcode verifiable).
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Proof of Student Status
Certificate of the establishment at which the applicant is enrolled
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Proof of Sponsorship
Proof of sponsorship and a letter from the sponsor as well as copy of the sponsor's photo ID (e.g., passport, residence permit card). If sponsored by spouse, please provide marriage certificate.
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Proof of Retired Status
Pension statements for the last three months. Proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business.
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Visiting Family/Friends - Marriage Certificate or Proof of Cohabitation
In case of visiting spouse living in Iceland - copy of Marriage Certificate or proof of cohabitation.
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Visiting Family/Friends - Proof of Family Relationship
If applicant is visiting close relatives: Filled out online invitation form from https://island.is/en/get-a-visa/supporting-documents (Invitation Letter for visitors). Filled out online sponsorship form from https://island.is/en/get-a-visa/supporting-documents (Guarantee form for visits)
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Business Visit - Invitation and Cover Letters
Signed invitation containing contact details of the inviting party and cover letter from the applicant's employer. Both letters must confirm as minimum: the applicant's identity; the purpose of the journey (meetings, conferences, training or business-related events); and the period and place of intended stay.
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Minor Traveling with One Parent - Parental Consent
If the minor is traveling with only one parent, written consent certified by public notary of the other parent or guardian, except in cases of a parent having sole custody or guardianship of the minor, in which case a court order or other proof of sole custody or guardianship must be provided.
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Minor Traveling Alone - Parental Consent
If the minor travels alone (without parents), written consent, certified by a public notary of both parents or guardians having custody of the minor.
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Minor - Parental Identification Documents
A photocopy of both parents' passports. If not, copies of the photo ID card of the parents, if not applicable a photocopy of a birth certificate of the applicant and copies of the ID cards of the parents.
Important Notes
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Indian passport must be valid for three months beyond intended departure from the Schengen area (Foreign National Act, Article 20(6)(b))
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For self-employed applicants based in India, GST registration number is mandatory in company registration certificate
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Indian income tax return (ITR) acknowledgment for the last two assessment years is required in addition to bank statements
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Missing documents must be submitted by email to visa.nde@utn.is and visa@utn.is within 5 calendar days of VFS Global appointment
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Visa applications normally processed within 15 days from VFS Global submission; delay or refusal possible if mandatory documents not submitted at appointment
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Daily fund requirement: 8000 ISK per day for hotel stay or 4000 ISK per day if expenses covered by third party
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All emailed documents must be in PDF format only
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Applicant must acknowledge that incomplete information or false statements could delay processing and trigger interview request
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Iceland cannot be considered the competent Member State if applicant stays longer in another Schengen country
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Only applicants meeting multiple entry visa criteria will receive multiple entry visa
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Schengen Area Country
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Directorate of Immigration Iceland · Verified 2026-05-05
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