United Arab Emirates to Iceland visa requirements

UAE ordinary passport holders can visit Iceland visa-free for short Schengen stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. United Arab Emirates ordinary passport holders are visa-exempt for Iceland short stays. Iceland is a Schengen associated state, and the common Schengen visa policy exempts nationalities listed in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806; the United Arab Emirates appears in that Annex II visa-exempt list. The allowance is up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area, not 90 days just in Iceland. As of 18 June 2026, no visa, ETIAS, or other pre-travel authorization is required for this UAE ordinary-passport short-stay route. Two current EU border-system details should be reflected in traveler guidance: the Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully operational across Schengen countries since 10 April 2026, so travelers should expect digital passport and biometric border registration/checks at Schengen external borders; and ETIAS is scheduled to start in the last quarter of 2026, with a EUR 20 fee for fee-liable applicants once operational. Travelers should carry a passport valid for at least three months after the intended EU departure and issued within the last 10 years, plus proof of accommodation, return or onward travel, sufficient funds, and travel medical insurance. The waiver applies to UAE nationals holding a UAE passport; UAE residents using another nationality must follow that passport's Iceland/Schengen requirement.