How to get a Iceland visa from South Africa

• Holders of this kind of visa visit the country with the purposes of sightseeing, tourism and visiting friends and family.
• The visa usually takes about 15 days to be processed and is valid for a period of 90 days.
• It typically costs about $74 unless otherwise stated on the passport.
• There is a need to present an invitation letter from friends or family member you are going to visit accompanied with a detailed home address.
• You need to have a valid medical insurance.
• Holders of this visa are not allowed to work during their stay in the country.
• You are not allowed to enroll in any institution of learning with this visa.
• Minors should have the original copy of their birth certificate for the visa application process.
• You should obey all the laws of the country.
• It is a multiple entry visa.

• This type of visa is issued to those who visit the country to conduct businesses, attend business meetings and sign business contracts.
• Whoever holds this visa is not allowed to take up work in the country.
• A letter of invitation from the company in Iceland is needed. On the letter, either the employer or partner company must state coverage of applicant’s expenses during his stay in the country.
• A certificate from your current employer approving your business travel.
• You are not allowed to take up paid work with this visa type.
• Proof of accommodation for the duration of your stay in the country.
• The business visa costs about $74 to process.
• It takes a period of 15 days to be processed and it is valid for 90 days.
• This visa type allows its holder multiple entry.

• This type of visa is issued to those whose health situation is not quite well and cannot get the required treatment in South Africa.
• A letter of invitation from the medical institution is mandatory.
• Evidence of the covered medical treatment is also required.
• You are obliged to obey all the rules and regulations of the country.
• If applicant is not a South African, a South African stay permit should be tendered.
• Original copy of birth certificate should be tendered if applicant is a minor.
• You are not allowed to take up work with this kind of visa.
• The visa fee of this type of visa is $74.
• The visa is processed for about 15 days and is valid for 3 months.

• This is the visa issued to government delegates from a foreign country.
• The identity of the applicant should be submitted at the embassy.
• Ensure to provide the letter from your government stating the reason and duration of your stay in the country.
• Your status in the government, name, position and title should be included in the letter.
• The responsibility of submitting minor’s visa application form is on the parents of the minor. The form should be signed by both parents before it is submitted.
• A diplomat whose visit to Iceland is non-official will not be issued the diplomatic visa.
• Holders of this visa cannot work during their time in the country.
• It takes a period of 15 days for this visa to be processed.
• It ceases to be valid after 90 days.
• The visa processing fee is $74.

• This visa is meant for those who seek to attend one of the country’s institutions of learning.
• Applicants bank statement for the last three months is needed to prove financial sustenance.
• Enrollment certificate which allows for attendance of courses is needed.
• Family ties that show you have the incentive to return to South Africa.
• If applicant is a minor, original copy of birth certificate is required. Both parents should ensure the application form is duly signed.
• With this visa, you are not allowed to be gainfully employed during your stay.
• You should tender the application letter from the institution of learning.
• The visa can be extended after the 90-day validity period if the holder has not completed the course of study.
• This visa costs $74.

• This visa is issued to people who need to make a short-stop at the airport to board a connecting flight.
• Applicants of this visa may also want to join a ship to their destination country.
• The holder is not allowed to visit any relative or friend.
• Visa of the destination country is required.
• Confirmed flight ticket to the destination country is also required.
• If the applicant is not a South African, a South African stay permit is needed.
• It is a single-entry visa.
• It is valid for only 24 hours.

A Schengen visa will get you into Iceland.