Iceland passport → Portugal
Do Icelander citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Visa-free entry
Icelander passport holders can visit Portugal without a visa.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Portugal at a glance
- Capital
- Lisbon
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +351
- Region
- Southern Europe
Portugal for other passports
- IcelandVisa-free
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Southern Europe for Icelander passport holders
Common questions
Do Icelander citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Icelander passport holders can visit Portugal without a visa.
How long can Icelander citizens stay in Portugal?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Icelander citizens get a visa on arrival in Portugal?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Icelander citizens visit without a visa?
153 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Iceland passport ranks #11 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Icelandic citizens (edited 10 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Portugal before you travel.