This summer, Norwegian plans to fly from New York to Belfast, Dublin, Edinburgh, and Shannon—and for these flights, “New York” means Stewart International Airport (SWF), also called Stewart Field.
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Northern lights rippling across the night sky, a volcanic terrain that feels otherworldly, glaciers and geysers scattered like gems across the landscape – it's no wonder there doesn't seem to be a limit to Iceland's popularity as a tourist destination.
However, no matter how tempting it may be, don't rush to the airport just yet. Depending on where you’re visiting from, you may need to apply for a visa before you can visit Iceland. Here’s everything you need to know about entry and visa requirements for this Nordic nation.
Iceland is not in the European Union (EU), but it is part of Schengen, an agreement between 27 countries allowing its nationals to travel visa-free between them. The Schengen area covers a lot of countries in mainland Europe with some exceptions.
Passport holders of a number of countries outside the Schengen area can also travel visa-free to Iceland. These include Australia, Ireland, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, the UK and the United States, whose citizens can stay in Iceland for up to 90 days in a 6-month period. You’ll need a valid passport or relevant travel document of at least three months beyond your intended stay.
Nationals of other states (see the list here) must apply for a short-stay Schengen visa (also called a C-visa) before traveling to Iceland or the rest of the Schengen area. The visa allows for a maximum stay of 90 days in a 180-day period. Such visas are intended for tourists, business trips, family visits, official visits and short-term studies.
You can apply for a short-stay C-visa at embassies and consulates abroad in the cities listed on the website of the Icelandic Directorate of Immigration. Many of the embassies and consulates use service providers for receiving applications.
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