Iceland visa options for South Korea passport holders
Tourist / short stay
Visa-free · up to 90 days
Enter without a visa, usually for a set number of days.
Visa types & longer-stay routes for Iceland
These routes apply to most nationalities. Conditions and processing times vary, so always confirm with the official source for your nationality.
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Last verified June 2026
Routes that depend on your nationality
Some of Iceland’s long-stay routes are open only to citizens of specific countries. Here’s where a South Korea passport stands:
Working Holiday / Youth Mobility residence permit
Not open to South Korea passport holders
Granted only to citizens of the 5 bilateral-agreement partner countries (Andorra, Canada, Chile, Japan, United Kingdom), confirmed on the official Icelandic Directorate of Immigration / island.is page. Applicant must be 18-30 at time of application. Initial permit up to 1 year; Andorra/Canada/Chile/UK citizens may renew for a 2nd year, Japanese citizens may participate once only (no renewal). Fee 40,000 ISK; no fee for Japanese applicants. New Zealand is in negotiation (announced Oct 2025) but has NO live scheme as of June 2026, so it is excluded.
Visa-free isn’t insurance-free
Whatever route you take into Iceland, your entry stamp never includes health cover. Many longer-stay visas also require proof of insurance before they’re granted. That part is on you, and it’s what we actually do.
South Korea → Iceland: frequently asked
- Do South Korea passport holders need a visa to visit Iceland?
- Visa-free · up to 90 days. Enter without a visa, usually for a set number of days. Always confirm with the official source before booking.
- Can a South Korea passport holder live or work long-term in Iceland?
- Iceland's long-stay visa options aren't documented here yet, so check the official immigration source.
- Do I need travel insurance for Iceland?
- Entry to Iceland never includes health cover, so travel medical insurance is strongly recommended.
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Visa rules can change at short notice and depend on your purpose of travel, length of stay and onward tickets. Always confirm with the destination’s embassy or the IATA Travel Centre before you book. Visa-free entry never includes travel health insurance. That’s still on you.