South Korea to Iceland visa requirements

No visa needed. South Korean ordinary passport holders can travel to Iceland visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days within any 180-day period under the Schengen short-stay rules. Iceland is a member of the Schengen Area, and South Korea is on the EU's list of visa-exempt nationalities. As of 2026-06-01, a South Korean ordinary passport holder may enter Iceland for tourism, business, or family visits without a visa for stays of up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period. This 90/180 limit is cumulative across the entire Schengen Area (29 countries), not per country, so days spent in other Schengen states count toward the same allowance. Travelers should carry a passport valid for at least three months beyond the planned departure date (six months is recommended) and be prepared to show proof of onward/return travel, accommodation, and sufficient funds. Looking ahead: the EU's ETIAS travel authorization is NOT yet in force. It is expected to become operational in the last quarter of 2026, after which visa-exempt nationals (including South Koreans) will need an approved ETIAS, costing EUR 20, before traveling to Iceland and the rest of Schengen. There will be a transitional grace period. Until ETIAS goes live, no electronic pre-authorization is required for Korean tourists, and the route remains genuinely visa-free.