🇮🇸 Iceland Family Visit Visa
Dear visitor, if you plan to travel to Iceland to visit your family members, relatives, or friends residing there, you are required to obtain a family visit visa. Since Iceland is a Schengen member state, family visit visas are issued under Schengen regulations and evaluated according to Schengen procedures. It is very important that all documents submitted during the application process are accurate, up-to-date, and complete.
📝 Required Documents for Iceland Family Visit Visa
All documents to be submitted for an Iceland family visit visa must have been issued within the last 3 months. Your passport must not be older than 10 years, must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your return date, and must contain blank pages available for use. Two biometric photographs (35x45 mm, white background, taken within the last 3 months), a copy of your national ID card, a full population registration sample (showing family details), and a duly completed Iceland Schengen visa application form must also be provided.
The most important document in family visit applications is the invitation letter. The invitation sent by the host residing in Iceland must be municipality-approved. The original invitation must be submitted, and a copy of the inviter’s Icelandic national ID card or passport must be attached to the invitation.
📌 Documents According to Professional Status
For employees: an employment leave letter issued by the employer, certificate of activity, trade registry gazette, tax certificate, signature circular, SGK employment entry statement, SGK service statement, and the original signed and stamped payrolls of the last three months are required.
For retirees: a retirement certificate, pension account statement, or copy of the retirement card must be submitted.
For employers: chamber of commerce registration, certificate of activity, trade registry gazette, tax certificate, and signature circular are required.
For farmers: a farmer’s certificate issued by the chamber of agriculture must be presented.
For students: a current and original student certificate in English must be submitted.
For applicants under 18: if the applicant is traveling alone, a notarized parental consent form is required. If only one parent is accompanying the child, a notarized consent form from the other parent must be submitted. If both parents are traveling with the child, no consent form is required.
🕒 How Long Does It Take to Obtain an Iceland Family Visit Visa?
The processing time for an Iceland family visit visa is approximately 7 to 10 business days. However, this period may be extended depending on the workload of the Icelandic Embassy, the Danish Consulate authorized to handle applications, or if additional documents are requested. Applications submitted with foreign passports from Turkey may also take longer to process.
📌 Important Notes for Iceland Family Visit Visa Applications
Since Iceland is part of the Schengen area, the family visit visa is a type C Schengen visa. This visa grants the holder the right of free movement within the Schengen zone. The authority to evaluate Iceland visa applications in Turkey lies with the Icelandic Embassy and the Danish Consulate.
Turkish special (green), service (grey), and diplomatic (red) passport holders are exempt from visas for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Turkish ordinary (burgundy) passport holders, however, must obtain a valid Schengen visa in order to enter Iceland.
According to Schengen security procedures, ordinary passport holders must provide fingerprints. However, if you have been issued a Schengen visa with the VIS mark within the last 5 years, you may be exempt from biometric data collection. If exempt, you can complete your application easily from your place of residence.
🏝 Schengen Visa Rules for Travel to Iceland
With the Iceland family visit visa, your trip must comply with the dates specified in the invitation letter, and the length of stay granted must not be exceeded. All accommodation and travel booking documents, along with valid travel health insurance, must be included in your application.