How to get a Iceland visa from Rwanda
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Rwandan passport holders travelling to Iceland.
Visa types & fees
3 visa options for travelling to Iceland.
Business visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$60
Student visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$60
Tourist visa
Processing time10 days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$74
Application requirements
Documents Rwandan applicants need to provide.
- Fill it completely and with sincerity. You can also fill the Schengen Visa application form electronically and then print a hard-copy.
- 2 photos must be attached; the photo should be of passport format – a recent whole-face capture with a light background
- Your passport and copies of your previous visas – valid for at least 3 months beyond the return date – are required. Your passport must have at least two blank pages.
- Travel health insurance confirmation of a minimum of 30,000 € coverage within Iceland and the entire Schengen area.
- A cover letter stating the purpose of your travel to Iceland and itinerary
- Flight Itinerary with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Iceland
- Hotel reservations for the whole duration of the intended stay in Iceland.
- Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable)
- Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Iceland.
- As the European Commission communicates, a foreign national, according to the Icelandic Law when applying for an Icelandic Visa, must attest owning an amount of subsistence of 4,000 ISK or 28.83€/day to the Icelandic Embassy or Consulate. While the amount of money required for each entry to the territory of Iceland is 20,000 ISK or 144.13€.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- Visa application form. Fully completed with correct information, printed and signed at the end.
- Two recent photos. Taken within the last three months, in compliance with the Schengen visa photo criteria.
- Valid passport. No older than ten years and with a minimum validity of three months beyond your planned stay in Schengen. It must have at least two blank pages in order to be able to affix the visa sticker.
- Roundtrip reservation or itinerary. A document that includes dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from the Schengen area.
- Travel Health Insurance. Evidence that you have purchased health insurance that covers medical emergencies with a minimum of €30,000, for your whole period of stay.
- Proof of accommodation. Evidence that shows where you will be staying throughout your time in Schengen. This could be a hotel
- Letter of tour organizer If you will be traveling with a tour agency.
- Proof of financial means. Evidence that shows you have enough money to support yourself throughout your stay in Schengen. This could be a bank account statement.
Student visa
- Student Visa Application Form
- Proof of registration at the university
- Medical Insurance details
- A secure housing certificate
- Medical certificate
- Criminal record certificate
- Proof of Financial Support (i.e Bank statements) amounting to EUR 1,434 per month
- Photocopy of passport
- One (1) passport-sized photograph
- Receipt for payment of the residence permit application
- Proof that you have the financial resources to sponsor your studies and entire stay in Iceland, you must provide recent payslips and certified bank account statements for the last 3 months. If someone else will be sponsoring your study/research, you should instead provide a letter signed by the sponsor and a copy of their passport showing their signature.
Business visa
- Iceland Business Visa Application form. Printed twice and signed at the end.
- Two passport-size photographs. Make sure your photos comply with the rest of the Schengen Visa photo guidelines and specifications.
- Your valid passport. With at least two blank pages, a minimum validity of three more months beyond the date you leave Iceland and issued within the last 10 years.
- Copy of passport pages.
- Complete travel itinerary for your trip to Iceland. This document must contain your flight name, departure/arrival timings along with dates, your flight code, and your flight reservation/booking numbers.
- Travel Medical Insurance that covers your entire stay in Iceland. For any health incident in Iceland and the whole Schengen area, with a minimum coverage of €30,000.
- Proof of employment status. As an employment contract, bank statements, etc.
- Proof of financial means. Bank statements confirming you have a minimum of 145€ per each entry, and around 29€ per each day that you plan to spend in Iceland.
- A cover letter from the sending organization/company containing the following details:
- Your name and designation
- An outline of your itinerary, the purpose of visit, names, and addresses of the companies you intend to visit, period and place of the intended stay.
- A signed invitation letter from the company in Iceland containing your name, purpose of visit, dates of the intended stay, nature of costs being covered.
Where to apply
Iceland embassy & visa application centers in Rwanda.
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AddressThere is currently no Embassy of Iceland in Rwanda. Applicants are to visit the Iceland Embassy in Kenya for their applications.
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Frequently asked questions
How populous is Iceland
Iceland is the 17th-most-populous European island by population (305,001). Most of the population lives in the capital, Reykjavik, which runs on geothermal power and is home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history.
I don’t speak Icelandic. Can I travel independently
Most adults in Iceland are fluent in English. In fact, finding someone who doesn’t speak English, especially in the service industry is extremely rare.
Is Iceland a safe place to visit
Iceland is one of the safest countries in the world. Crime rate is extremely low and medical care is excellent. However, it is necessary to take precaution when travelling in Iceland due to natural hazards caused by weather and nature.
What the official currency of Iceland
The currency in Iceland is called Icelandic króna, written as ISK
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Iceland visa
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