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🇳🇦 Does a Namibian need a visa for Iceland 🇮🇸?
Yes. Namibian passport holders need a visa for Iceland, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Iceland before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Namibian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Iceland or its official government website before you travel.
Iceland is in the Schengen Area. A short-stay Schengen visa issued by any of its 29 member countries covers all of them for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; apply to the country where you will spend the most time, or to your first entry country if the stays are equal.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Iceland at a glance
Capital: Reykjavik · Currency: Icelandic króna (ISK, kr) · Official languages: Icelandic · Calling code: +354
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Iceland: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 5 May 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Iceland uses plug types C, F, Namibia uses D, M. Mains voltage differs (Iceland: 230 V; Namibia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Easier destinations near Iceland for Namibian passport holders
The other way round
🇮🇸 Icelander passport holders visiting Namibia: Icelander passport holders can visit Namibia without a visa for up to 90 days.
The Namibian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Namibian citizens need a visa for Iceland?
Namibian passport holders need a visa for Iceland, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Iceland before travelling.
Does an Icelander need a visa for Namibia?
Icelander passport holders can visit Namibia without a visa for up to 90 days.