IcelandAustria: Visa-free

IcelandAustria

Do Iceland passport holders need a visa for Austria?

Visa-free

No. Iceland passport holders do not need a visa to visit Austria for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-21

Distance2,885 km, straight line (~3h 54m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Austria138 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Austria passport holders visiting Iceland: Visa-free.

Other visa-free destinations for Iceland passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Iceland passport holders need a visa for Austria?

No. Iceland passport holders do not need a visa to visit Austria for tourism.

How far is Austria from Iceland?

About 2,885 km in a straight line, roughly ~3h 54m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Austria?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Austria?

112 / 120 / 122 / 123 / 133 / 140 / 144.

What time zone is Austria in?

Vienna (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Vienna?

Vienna International Airport (VIE), about 19 km away.

How many countries can enter Austria without a visa?

138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Austria visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Iceland

Iceland is a Nordic island country between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic Ocean, located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between Europe and North America. It is Europe's westernmost and most sparsely populated country. Its capital and largest city is Reykjavík, which is home to about 35% of the country's roughly 395,000 residents. The official language of the country is Icelandic. Iceland is on a rift between tectonic plates, and its geologic activity includes geysers and frequent volcanic eruptions. The interior consists of a volcanic plateau with sand and lava fields, mountains and glaciers, and many glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands. Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate, despite being at a latitude just south of the Arctic Circle. Its latitude and marine influence keep summers chilly, and most of its islands have a polar climate.

CapitalReykjavik

RegionNorthern Europe

Population392.4K

Area103,000 km²

CurrencyIcelandic króna (1 USD ≈ 121.44 ISK)

LanguagesIcelandic

Calling code+354

Drives on theright

TimezoneReykjavik (UTC+0)

Nearest airportReykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV), 2 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites3

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$98,323 (2025)

Tourist arrivals488K (2020)

Climate in Reykjavik

Warmest August, coolest February, driest July, sunniest July.

Monthly climate normals for Reykjavik, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	2.2°C	-2.5°C	164mm	43h
February	1.4°C	-2.5°C	111mm	95h
March	2.1°C	-2.2°C	101mm	174h
April	5.8°C	0.7°C	133mm	163h
May	8.6°C	3.5°C	117mm	299h
June	11.7°C	6.8°C	99mm	250h
July	12.3°C	7.8°C	64mm	337h
August	12.5°C	8.6°C	177mm	199h
September	9.1°C	4.8°C	155mm	189h
October	6.8°C	2.9°C	96mm	158h
November	3.7°C	-0.1°C	131mm	59h
December	2.8°C	-1.1°C	145mm	15h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Iceland is a stunningly beautiful place if you enjoy strange and desolate landscapes interspersed with glaciers, volcanoes, rivers and waterfalls. It is a place for hiking, ice climbing, kayaking in glacial waters, and relaxing in geothermal hot springs, and there are many tours available for those looking for a less strenuous vacation.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Surtsey
Thingvellir National Park
Vatnajökull National Park

Upcoming public holidays

December 24, 2026Aðfangadagur

December 25, 2026Jóladagur

December 26, 2026Annar í jólum

Full source list on About.

About Austria

Austria, formally the Republic of Austria, is a landlocked country in Central Europe, lying in the Eastern Alps. It is a federation of nine states, of which the capital Vienna is the most populous city and state. Austria is bordered by Germany to the northwest, the Czech Republic to the north, Slovakia to the northeast, Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west. The country occupies an area of 83,879 km2 (32,386 sq mi) and has a population of about 9.2 million.

CapitalVienna

RegionCentral Europe

Population9.2M

Area83,871 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesAustro-Bavarian German

Calling code+43

Drives on theright

TimezoneVienna (UTC+2)

Nearest airportVienna International Airport (VIE), 19 km

Emergency number112 / 120 / 122 / 123 / 133 / 140 / 144

UNESCO sites14

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$62,930 (2025)

Tourist arrivals15.1M (2020)

Climate in Vienna

Warmest August, coolest January, driest April, sunniest July. Best time to visit: July.

Monthly climate normals for Vienna, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	4.4°C	-2.2°C	18mm	156h
February	10.2°C	2.2°C	28mm	205h
March	11.5°C	1.8°C	34mm	287h
April	17.9°C	5.2°C	10mm	359h
May	18.7°C	9.4°C	93mm	330h
June	22.6°C	14.1°C	107mm	322h
July	26.3°C	15.7°C	68mm	383h
August	26.3°C	17.1°C	104mm	324h
September	21.8°C	12.4°C	98mm	284h
October	14.6°C	8°C	112mm	174h
November	8.8°C	3.1°C	22mm	159h
December	5.2°C	0.8°C	46mm	96h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Austria is a landlocked German-speaking country in Central Europe. Austria, along with neighbouring Switzerland, is the winter sports centre of Europe. However, it is just as popular for summer tourists who visit its historic cities and villages and hike in the magnificent scenery of the Alps. With more than 30 million arrivals (2023) and only about nine million inhabitants, it is one of the most visited countries in the world.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Altaussee salt mine
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
City of Graz – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg
Fertö / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape
Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Danube Limes (Western Segment)
Hallstatt-Dachstein Salzkammergut cultural landscape
Historic Centre of Vienna
Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg
Neusiedl Lake
Palace and gardens of Schönbrunn

Upcoming public holidays

October 26, 2026Nationalfeiertag

November 1, 2026Allerheiligen

December 8, 2026Mariä Empfängnis

Full source list on About.