Does a US citizen entering Schengen Area via Iceland need proof of onward travel out of Schengen at time of arrival?
I plan to visit Europe for the first time in March and since the cheapest tickets (non-direct) usually involve a layover in Iceland, I decided to spend a week in Iceland, before continuing to mainland Europe (Spain and beyond). I'm still in the process of figuring out my itinerary within mainland Europe, but I plan to stay in Schengen Area for about 2-2½ months, then take a train to the UK, and then finally return home.
I know that as an American I can enter the Schengen Area visa-free for 90 days, every six months. I have considerable savings (25K+ USD) to support my stay/travel but, since I travel alone, I plan to stay mostly (but not exclusively) in hostels, CouchSurf, Airbnb etc, around Europe to meet people. I'm trying to keep my itinerary flexible.
How much proof of my itinerary/lodgings/etc do I need to show and do I need to have proof of an onward train ticket (say Paris-London via Eurostar) when first entering Schengen in Iceland?
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Do I need a visa for a connecting flight in Iceland?
An Iceland Airport Transit Visa is an Iceland short stay visa, which allows you to transit through an Iceland airport. If you need to land at an Iceland airport, only to transit to your non-Schengen destination country, then you may need to apply for an Airport visa prior to taking a flight.Do I need Schengen Visa for transit in Iceland?
A person travelling from New York to Iceland and onwards to Berlin (or any other airport in the Schengen area) is not considered to be in transit for the purpose of Schengen rules. Such persons will be entering the Schengen area in Iceland and therefore need a Schengen Visa before arriving in Iceland.Do I need a return ticket to enter Schengen?
You do not need an onward ticket to enter the Schengen area. Be careful when buying "refundable" tickets. Getting the refund can be really hard for some companies.What documents do Americans need to enter Europe?
A U.S. passport (with applicable visas, if needed), valid for at least 90 days beyond your intended date of departure from the Schengen area. Note: Border officials often assume you will stay the maximum 90 days, even if this is not your intention. Sufficient passport validity for each country you will visit.THE SCHENGEN ZONE TRAVEL EXPLAINED - DIGITAL NOMAD TV
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