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title: Iceland visa for citizens of Madagascar
description: "Citizens of Madagascar need a visa for Iceland and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: €90. Processing: 15–45 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Iceland visa for citizens of Madagascar

Citizens of Madagascar need a visa for Iceland and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Application site: https://www.utl.is/en/visa-and-immigration

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Schengen Visa · Short-Stay (C)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 15–45 days
- **Government fee:** €90
- **Passport validity:** At least 3 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statements for last 3 months showing sufficient funds

## How to apply

1. **Determine visa type and check requirements** — Visit the official Iceland visa website for up-to-date requirements.
2. **Gather required documents** — Collect all documents listed including passport, photos, travel insurance, and financial proof.
3. **Complete the online application form** — Fill out the Schengen visa application on the Icelandic Directorate of Immigration portal.
4. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay the €80 fee online (or at the visa centre, depending on location) and save the receipt.
5. **Schedule an appointment at the visa application centre** — Book an appointment at the nearest VFS Global centre or embassy (in person biometrics submission).
6. **Attend the appointment and submit biometrics** — Bring all original documents, attend in person, and provide fingerprints and photograph.
7. **Wait for processing** — Processing typically takes 15 calendar days, but may extend up to 45 days.
8. **Collect passport and visa decision** — Passport will be returned via courier or collected in person depending on the service chosen.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least two blank pages)** (Travel): Issued within last 10 years and valid at least 3 months beyond departure from Schengen area
- **Completed and signed Schengen visa application form** (Supporting): Print and sign after filling online
- **Two recent passport-style photographs** (Supporting): Must meet ICAO standards (35x45 mm, white background)
- **Travel itinerary and flight reservations** (Travel): Round-trip or onward ticket
- **Travel health insurance with minimum €30,000 coverage** (Travel): Valid for entire Schengen stay
- **Proof of accommodation in Iceland** (Travel): Hotel booking or invitation letter from host
- **Last 3 months personal bank statements** (Financial): Showing sufficient funds for the stay
- **Proof of employment or leave (if employed)** (Employment): Letter from employer stating salary and approved leave
- **Cover letter explaining purpose of visit and itinerary** (Supporting): Briefly describe travel plans and ties to home country
- **Civil status documents (marriage certificate, birth certificate if applicable)** (Supporting, optional): Only if traveling with family or dependents

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** At least €50 per day of stay (or equivalent in other currency)
- Bank statements
- Sponsor letter and sponsor's bank statements if supported
- Traveler's cheques

Funds must be clearly available and not from a large one-time deposit

## Good to know

- Visa fee is non-refundable even if the application is rejected.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected immediately.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient funds shown in bank statements** — Provide clear evidence of sufficient funds for the stay and return travel.
- **Lack of ties to home country (risk of overstay)** — Include employment letter, property documents, or family ties as evidence.
- **Travel insurance does not meet minimum coverage requirement** — Purchase Schengen-compliant health insurance with €30,000 minimum cover.
- **Incomplete or inaccurate application form** — Double-check all fields and attach all required documents.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Madagascar need a visa for Iceland?

Citizens of Madagascar need a visa for Iceland and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Schengen Visa · Short-Stay (C).

### How long can citizens of Madagascar stay in Iceland?

Up to 90 days.

### How much does the Iceland visa cost for citizens of Madagascar?

Government fee: €90.

### How long does Iceland visa processing take?

Typically 15–45 days.

### What documents do citizens of Madagascar need for Iceland?

Valid passport (with at least two blank pages); Completed and signed Schengen visa application form; Two recent passport-style photographs; Travel itinerary and flight reservations; Travel health insurance with minimum €30,000 coverage; Proof of accommodation in Iceland; and 4 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Iceland?

At least 3 months.

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://www.utl.is/en/visa-and-immigration. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

## Sources

- [utl.is](https://www.utl.is/en/visa-and-immigration)

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