Iceland long-stay (Type D) visa
Required documents, fees and processing time for a Iceland long-stay (Type D) Schengen visa when you apply from Ireland.
SCHENGEN · VISA C✈ DOCUMENTS
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To
Iceland
Type
D · LONG STAY
Apply at
IE
Centre
VAC
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Action neededLong stay — national (Type D) · applying from Ireland.
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Competent authority
Icelandic Directorate of Immigration (Utlendingastofnun / utl.is) decides the underlying residence permit; once approved, the D-visa for entry is issued and biometrics/passport are submitted at the nearest VFS Global centre (Dublin), which forwards to the Embassy of Iceland. Long-stay is NOT decided by the embassy in the ordinary Schengen process.
Application centre
Applies directly to the Directorate of Immigration (utl@utl.is) for the residence permit; VFS Global used for biometrics/passport submission of the D-visa
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 figures below are the short-stay (Type C) means of subsistence. A long-stay (Type D) visa sets its funds requirement nationally by purpose (study, work, family reunification, income) — check the consulate for the amount that applies to your case.
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
- Work purposeA work permit (issued by the Directorate of Labour / Vinnumalastofnun) and an employment contract from the Icelandic employer are required in addition to the residence permit application.
- Study purposeConfirmation of admission/enrolment at an Icelandic educational institution and proof of sufficient funds for maintenance are required (D-208 student form).
- Family reunificationMarriage/birth certificates and proof of relationship to the sponsor resident in Iceland, plus proof the sponsor meets support/housing conditions.
- Nationals who are visa-exempt for short staysStill require a residence permit/D-visa to stay longer than 90 days; the residence permit must be granted before travel for most nationalities.