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Land of fire, ice and northern lights
Iceland is a planet of its own: steaming volcanoes, glaciers, geysers, waterfalls and open-air hot springs. For a Cameroonian the thermal and visual shock is total, but the experience is unforgettable. Reykjavik, a small colourful capital, is the base for exploring the Golden Circle and the south coast. It is a pricey country to budget for, but the nature is rare in its intensity. Depending on the season you chase the northern lights in winter or the midnight sun in summer.
In pictures
The visa, step by step
How to apply
Iceland has no representation of its own in Cameroon. According to the Icelandic Directorate of Immigration, Schengen visas for Iceland are applied for with France in Douala (Iceland–France representation agreement). Note: the France-Visas page for Cameroon does not list Iceland among the represented countries. Ask the French Consulate General in Douala or TLScontact to confirm before paying. You apply in person (fingerprints and photo).
Required documents
- Passport under 10 years old, valid 3 months beyond return, with 2 blank pages
- Completed and signed Schengen application form + recent ID photo
- Flight and hotel bookings plus a detailed itinerary
- Travel medical insurance (min. €30,000 cover)
- Recent bank statements and strong proof of funds
Good to know
- •For Cameroon, the Icelandic authorities point to France in Douala; get it confirmed before booking an appointment.
- •Financial proof matters: Iceland is expensive.
- •A valid Schengen visa issued by another country lets you enter Iceland.
Countdown checklist
Every step dated back from your departure.
- J-60Check your passport
Valid ≥ 6 months after return + 2 blank pages.
- J-46Gather the visa documents
Passport under 10 years old, valid 3 months beyond return, with 2 blank pages · Completed and signed Schengen application form + recent ID photo · Flight and hotel bookings plus a detailed itinerary · Travel medical insurance (min. €30,000 cover) · Recent bank statements and strong proof of funds
- J-45Book the flight
Best fares are usually gone 6–8 weeks out.
- J-36Submit the visa application
Observed processing: About 2 weeks if the file is complete (usually 15 calendar days, up to 45 for a closer examination). Apply no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 days before departure. + safety margin.
- J-21Health: vaccines & yellow card
Yellow fever often required; malaria prophylaxis depending on the area.
- J-3eSIM, insurance & money
Data on landing, travel insurance, some cash.
- J-1Print / back up your documents
Passport, visa, tickets, bookings (paper + phone).
Indicative lead times, computed with a safety margin from observed processing times. Reconfirm with official sources.
A one-week budget
Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé
630 000 FCFA–990 000 FCFANo direct flight from Douala. Connect via Paris, Frankfurt, London or Copenhagen to Reykjavik (Keflavik), for 14 to 19 hours total.
Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.
Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)
Budget simulator
What to do there
Soak in the Blue Lagoon
A milky, intensely blue geothermal lagoon, perfect right after landing.
Drive the Golden Circle
Geysir, Gullfoss waterfall and Thingvellir National Park in a single day.
Marvel at southern waterfalls
Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss, two spectacular falls on the south road.
Walk a black-sand beach
Reynisfjara, its basalt columns and the wild ocean near Vik.
Chase the northern lights
From September to March, away from lights, the sky dances green and purple.
Discover Reykjavik
Hallgrimskirkja church, the harbour and the cultural scene of the smallest Nordic capital.
One week, day by day
- D1
Day 1: Arrive at Keflavik, soak in the Blue Lagoon, then drive to Reykjavik.
- D2
Day 2: Explore Reykjavik on foot: Hallgrimskirkja, harbour and museums.
- D3
Day 3: Golden Circle loop (Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss).
- D4
Day 4: South coast: Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls.
- D5
Day 5: Reynisfjara black beach and Solheimajokull glacier.
- D6
Day 6: Free day or aurora hunting depending on the season.
- D7
Day 7: Last shopping, back to Keflavik and the return flight.
Travel checklist
A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.
Travel checklist — Islande
Before you leave
What to pack
Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.
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