Iceland

Iceland Passport

Right now, the Icelandic passport has the 10th position in the Guide Passport Index. 184 nations are accessible without a visa thanks to it. It is among the top passports in the world with a good mobility score. Holders of Icelandic passports are granted entry without the need for a visa, as well as visas upon arrival to the UK, the UAE, Japan, and the whole EU. This makes it possible to travel practically instantly anywhere in the world. Nonetheless, holders of Icelandic passports need a visa in order to enter around 45 countries worldwide. Russia, China, and India are a few nations that demand a visa.

Passport rank

10

Visa-free travel to

185 Destinations
Iceland Passport

Visa free access

138 Destinations

Iceland Passport Ranking

The number of nations that permit entry without a visa (i.e., visa-free countries) and those that require a visa upon arrival (i.e., visa-on-arrival countries) or an electronic travel authorization (eTA) is added to determine the ranking of Iceland passports in relation to other passports issued worldwide. 138 Iceland passport visa-free countries, 33 Iceland visa-on-arrival countries, and 13 eTA destinations exist as of right now. Iceland passport holders are able to enter 184 different countries worldwide using an eTA, a visa on arrival, or no visa at all..Consequently, the Iceland passport comes in at number ten in the globe. Aside from these Iceland passport holders' visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries, there are forty-five more locations that require an eVisa or a physical visa in order to be entered (i.e. visa required countries).

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About Iceland

The island nation of Iceland consists of 8 regions. The most important regions are the Capital Region, Northeastern Region and Southern Region. It is situated in Northern Europe between the North Atlantic Ocean and the Greenland Sea. Iceland is the 17th largest country in Europe with a surface area of 102,775 square kilometers. Its climate is cold, cloudy and windy the majority of the year. The terrain is mostly plateaus, mountain peaks and glaciers. The coast is indented with fjords.
The overall population is around 376,248 people, making it one of the least populous countries in Europe. The capital of the country is Reykjavik, which is also the most populated city with 131,136 inhabitants. It is followed by Kopavogur and Hafnarfjördur. The largest airport is Keflavík International Airport (KEF) with 7.2 million annual passengers. The airport covers mostly international routes connecting Iceland very well to the European Union and North America.
Icelandic culture is dominated by North Germanic traditions. Due to its isolation the Icelandic language is closest to Old Norse from any Nordic language. The main religion is the Evangelical Lutheran Church. The official language is Icelandic. The legal system is based on the Danish Civil Legal System. The government type is a unitary parliamentary republic. The chief of state is the elect President Gudni Thorlacius Johannesson and the head of government is the elected Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir. Elections are being held ever 4 years.
The official currency is the Icelandic Króna (ISK) with the current exchange rate being ISK 143 to the USD. The country has an open economy, generating a GDP of approximately $20 billion. Its citizens have a per capita income of $56,066. The GDP is mostly made up of 2 key sectors, which are services and industry. Some of the most important export products are fish, potatoes and carrots. The tourism industry alongside geothermal power play an important role in GDP contribution.
Iceland is very popular due to its unique atmosphere and untouched nature. There are 3 UNESCO world heritage sites in the country. Some of the major destinations include the Blue Lagoon, Geysers, the Northern Lights, the Maelifell Volcano, the Skaftafell Ice Cave and the Kirkjufell Mountain. The nation has a total of approximately 2.3 million tourists visiting every year with the majority originating from the United states and Europe. Tourism in Iceland is mainly active during the summer months.

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