Iceland family visit visa
Required documents, fees and processing time for a Iceland family visit Schengen visa when you apply from Ireland.
SCHENGEN · VISA C✈ DOCUMENTS
🇮🇸 Iceland·····✈·····🇮🇪 from Ireland
To
Iceland
Type
C · FAMILY
Apply at
IE
Centre
VAC
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Action neededVisiting family / friends — short stay (Type C) · applying from Ireland.
Documents ready00 / 06
Competent authority
Embassy of Iceland in London (accredited to Ireland); VFS Global Dublin.
Application centre
VFS Global (Dublin)
Recommended — commonly expected even when not on the official list
Cover letterA letter of introduction stating who you are and why you are travelling.
Travel itineraryA day-by-day plan of your trip to attach to the application.
Fees
Consular (Type C)
€90
Service fee
€75
Est. total (adult)
€165
Long stay (Type D)
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The short-stay (Type C) consular fee is harmonised at €90 for adults across all Schengen states; collected in EUR · centre: VFS Global.
Fee notes
Iceland opened its own VFS Global Dublin centre (Feb 2025). Service €75 incl VAT (highest VFS Ireland band). Long-stay via Directorate of Immigration first; D fee ISK-denominated, null in EUR.
Timeline
medium confidenceProcessing
15–45 days
End-to-end
3–6 weeks
Centre
VAC
Appointment wait
Not officially published; new-ish dedicated centre so generally moderate. Estimate ~1-2 weeks for a Dublin slot outside peak.
Application centre
VFS Global Dublin (satellite centre opened Feb 2025). Iceland has no embassy in Ireland; VFS Dublin dispatches applications to VFS London, then to the Icelandic mission in London for decision.
Timeline notes
Dublin is a satellite/dispatch centre: add 2-3 working days for courier to VFS London and forwarding to the mission. VFS service fee EUR 75 plus visa fee. No decisions made in Dublin.
Funds to show
high confidenceThe amount you must be able to prove, per the Schengen Borders Code reference amount. It depends only on the destination — not on your nationality or where you apply.
Per day
ISK 8000
Minimum
ISK 40000
In EUR ≈
€55 / day
self-funded (per person per day)
ISK 8000 / day
expenses borne by a third party (per person per day)
ISK 4000 / day
Floor
total minimum ISK 40,000 for each entry
Notes
Reference amount ISK 8,000 per person per day; halved to ISK 4,000/day if stay expenses are borne by a third party. Absolute minimum ISK 40,000 per entry, plus funds for the return journey. EUR equivalent approx at ~145 ISK/EUR.
Consulates apply discretion and may expect a buffer above this figure — treat it as a floor, not a guarantee.
Funds source ↗⚠ Special cases & caveats
- Applicant financially supported by the hostSigned sponsorship/guarantee form plus host's bank statement and passport/ID copy required.
- Non-EU/EEA residents of IrelandValid Irish Residence Permit (IRP) valid at least 3 months beyond return required.