United States visa for Icelandic citizens
Icelandic citizens need an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to United States.
ETA required Confidence: medium — Likely current — confirm details with the official source Last verified: (2 days ago)
- Status
- ETA required
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Official cost
- 40.27 USD
- Before departure
- Apply online before you fly
Cost note
ESTA fee. The official ESTA site currently shows a total fee of about USD 40.27.
What you need
- biometric (e-passport) valid for at least 6 months after departure
- approved ESTA before boarding
- return or onward ticket
Official source
https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/Use the government route and fee only. Avoid lookalike agent sites that add markups or mimic official portals.
Why this verdict
Icelandic citizens have been in the US Visa Waiver Program since 1991. An approved ESTA is required before boarding any air or sea carrier to the US. ESTA is valid for 2 years or until passport expiry. Each stay is limited to 90 days for tourism or business.
Frequently asked questions
- Do Icelandic citizens need a visa for United States?
- Icelandic citizens need an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to United States. (ETA required.)
- How long can Icelandic passport holders stay in United States?
- Up to 90 days.
- How much does the United States entry cost for Icelandic citizens?
- The official fee is 40.27 USD. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.