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[Skip to main content]() [](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/)  United States of America   Iceland  English\- Change language to translate - [English](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/apply-visa) - [Home](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/) - [Apply for a visa](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/apply-visa) - [Identify visa type \>\>](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/apply-visa#identifyvisatype) - [Begin your application](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/apply-visa#beginyourapplication) - [Book an appointment](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/apply-visa#bookanappointment) - [Pay your fees](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/apply-visa#payyourfees) - [Visit a Visa Application Centre](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/apply-visa#visitavisaapplicationcentre) - [Track your application](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/apply-visa#trackyourapplication) - [Collect your passport](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/apply-visa#collectyourpassport) - [Long Term Visa](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/visa-type#longtermvisa) - [Tourism](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/visa-type#tourism) - [Business](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/visa-type#business) - [Family Or Friends Visit](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/visa-type#familyorfriendsvisit) - [Others](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/visa-type#others) - [Transit Visa](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/visa-type#transitvisa) - [Book an appointment](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/book-an-appointment) - [Attend a centre](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/attend-centre) - [Premium services](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/premium-services) - [Track your application](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/track-application) English - [English](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/apply-visa) [](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/)   United States of America   Iceland - [Home](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl) - *arrow\_forward* [Apply for a visa](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/apply-visa) # Apply for a visa Information about starting your application - [Need more information?](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/apply-visa) - [Ready to apply?](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/apply-visa) - [Visa At Your Doorstep](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/apply-visa) ## Step-by-step guide Let us walk you through the process 1 ### Identify visa type Choose the right visa for your trip View more The first step is to determine which [visa type](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/visa-type) you need, and check whether you’re eligible to apply for it. You’ll also need to know [how long the application might take](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/visa-type) and fees you’ll have to pay. Each application must comply with the guidelines applicable for your visa category. If your documents are not in English, you may need to get translations prepared before applying. If you possess a previous Schengen visa issued within the last 59 months, you are eligible to apply for a visa by post. Only the VFS Washington DC Visa Application Centre accepts mail-in applications for Iceland. 2 ### Begin your application Get started with your visa application View more Once you are ready to apply, you can [download the visa application form](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/visa-type) , complete it, print the complete form and bring it with you to the Visa Application Centre (together with the documents required for the Visa category chosen) for submission. You will also need to fill in the [online application form.](https://visa.government.is/) 3 ### Book an appointment Choose a Visa Application Centre and make an appointment View more Once you have filled your visa form, you need to [book an appointment](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/book-an-appointment) to submit your application at a Visa Application Centre. Once you’ve booked your appointment, you’ll receive an appointment confirmation email along with the letter of appointment. If you are part of a family or group, you’ll have to book individual appointments for each member of the family or group. **For mail-in applicants:** \*Are you eligible to apply by mail? \* Only applicants who have submitted Schengen visa biometrics within the past 59 months (meaning you submitted fingerprints in the past 59 months) are eligible to use the VFS mail-in service. If you are unsure, please apply in person, as mailing in an application without valid biometrics will cause a severe delay in processing your application. Once you have filled your visa form, you need to mail your complete application and documents as per the checklist to the VFS Visa Application Centre in **Washington DC only**. Option 1 - Ship your complete application to 1025 Vermont Ave NW, Second Floor, Washington DC 20005 using convenient 2-Way Courier Service offered This service is offered at competitive rates to save you time and avoid in-person visits. [Click here](https://vfsforms.mioot.com/forms/GPS/USA/PRT/submission/). - Your completed application in English. Photos to follow these [specifications](https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5wRaXuUAht23tqf4ecr8Du/c530cbf3afefd7d2ae2b17675e5836c5/photo.pdf) - A separate Money Order (No personal checks) in favor of “VFS Services USA Inc.” for the following fees: - Application Visa Fee: [Required amount](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/visa-type) as per fee list - All Documents mentioned on the checklist as per your Visa Category. Do not submit original Permanent residence card/original documents, but rather a notarized copy Option 2 - Ship your complete application to 1025 Vermont Ave NW, Second Floor, Washington DC 20005 using your own label Please note : You must send complete application by keeping below into consideration: - Your completed application in English. Photos to follow these [specifications](https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5wRaXuUAht23tqf4ecr8Du/c530cbf3afefd7d2ae2b17675e5836c5/photo.pdf) - A separate Money Order (No personal checks) in favor of “VFS Services USA Inc.” for the following fees: - VFS Service Fee: Please [click here](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/visa-type) - Courier Fee: USD 60 (per application/ passport) - Application Visa Fee: [Required amount](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/visa-type) as per fee list - All Documents mentioned on the checklist as per your Visa Category. Do not submit original Permanent residence card/original documents, but rather a notarized copy - Please click here to VFS also offers [additional services](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/premium-services) to assist applicants with their application submission process. Courier Tracking & Delivery Updates for mail-in applications Track delivery of passports and visa documents on the official VFS Global website, which is the only authoritative source for status updates. Documents are transported by courier partners; however, if tracking information differs on courier websites, the VFS Global website remains the definitive reference. Tracking stages: - Receiving: Documents have reached the processing centre. - Dispatching: Documents have left VFS Global for delivery. 4 ### Pay your fees Find out the amount you need to pay View more Once you have made your application, you will need to pay your [visa application fee](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/visa-type). Payment can be made at the time of your appointment. You will have to pay the Visa fee at the Visa Application Centre in Credit card. For mail-in applicants, include applicable fees as separate Money Orders in your mailed application. 5 ### Visit a Visa Application Centre Attend your scheduled appointment View more You’ll have to submit your completed visa application form at the [Visa Application Centre](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/attend-centre) in person Find out [What happens at the Visa Application Centre](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/attend-centre/what-happens-at-centre). Mail-in applicants are not required to visit the Visa Application Centre, VFS will receive and process your mailed application. 6 ### Track your application Stay informed about the progress of your application View more You will receive an email update when your decision has been returned to the Visa Application Centre. If you can’t access email easily, or would like more detailed tracking information, you may also be able to get updates by SMS sent directly to your phone. Check whether this service is available at the Visa Application Centre you are visiting. You can also [track your visa application status online](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/track-application). Use the Reference Number present on the invoice/receipt issued by the Visa Application Centre along with your last name to access this service. 7 ### Collect your passport Receive your passport from the Visa Application Centre View more After a visa application decision has been made, you can pick up your passport from the Visa Application Centre or have your passport returned to you by courier for an additional fee. For mail-in applicants, your passport will be returned to you through courier provided by VFS. Collecting your passport in person: bring the receipt issued by the Visa Application Centre and a form of Government identification and VFS receipt issued during submission. If permitted you may be able to send a representative to collect your passport; they will need to present a letter of authorization signed by you, their government identification document and the receipt issued to you by the Visa Application Centre. Please check with the Visa Application Centre during submission process for the options available to collect your documents. ## ## Start your application Start your application process and then come back to VFS Global with your reference number to take advantage of the premium services on offer. [Apply now](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/isl/book-an-appointment) ## Visa At Your Doorstep Submit your visa application from the comfort and safety of your home, office or any other preferred location with our Visa At Your Doorstep service. 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