Latest News: Obligatory quarantine for travelers from high-risk areas will stop being applicable from 1 June (SVI, 24.05.2021). More travelers are now subject to entry restrictions as government updates criteria to determine level of COVID-19 risk (Schengen Visa Info, 10.05.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
Iceland adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Iceland are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.
From 1 May 2021, travel restrictions will be based on the EU Traffic Lights map. From that time, travellers from low-risk areas (green and yellow) will be exempt from quarantine measures if they present a negative PCR result at the border.
All countries and territories of the world are currently classified as risk areas.
Is a coronavirus test required?
All travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test.
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to departure.
Additionally, all passengers arriving in Iceland must undergo two more PCR tests: one upon arrival, and another one 5-6 days later.
Those who test negative in the second PCR test are no longer submitted to special precautions. Those who test positive must self-isolate.
Children born in 2005 and later are exempted.
Provisions for vaccinated people
Those who provide valid proof of having been vaccinated against COVID-19, are not required to provide a PCR-test prior to boarding and are also exempt from screening and quarantine measures at the border.
The same applies to those who can provide proof of prior infection.
Is a quarantine required?
All arriving passengers have to submit to a PCR test upon arrival, followed by a 5-day quarantine and a second PCR test.
Provisions for vaccinated people
Those who provide valid proof of having been vaccinated against COVID-19 are not required to provide a PCR-test prior to boarding, and are also exempt from screening and quarantine measures at the border. The same applies to those who can provide proof of prior infection.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
All passengers born before 2005 are required to fill out a pre-registration form before departure to Iceland, which requires them to provide personal details and contact information, flight information, travel dates, address(es) during their stay in Iceland and information on countries they have visited before arrival.
Passengers are also encouraged to download and use the COVID-19 app Rakning C-19, which contains important information on COVID-19 and how to contact the health care service in Iceland.
Find out more:
www.covid.is
Entry rules from 16.2.2021
Certificates of vaccination accepted at the border for exemption of border measures due to COVID-19
List of accommodations that receive guests for quarantine
Instructions for quarantine
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays *Transit: Transit passsengers who do not leave the terminal facilities at the border, are not required to undergo screening or quarantine. *From Third Countries:
Travel to Iceland from outside the EEA/Schengen area is still restricted.
However, on March 26 a government regulation will come into effect that allows non-essential travels to Iceland from outside the EEA/Schengen-area for passengers who can provide valid proof of vaccination or prior infection, in addition to those on essential business.
All countries and territories of the world are currently classified as risk areas.
Is a coronavirus test required?
All arriving passengers are required to present a negative result to a PCR test taken within 72 hours of their time of departure to Iceland.
Additionally, all passengers arriving in Iceland must undergo two more PCR tests: one upon arrival, and another one 5-6 days later.
Those who test negative in the second PCR test are no longer submitted to special precautions. Those who test positive must self-isolate.
Provisions for vaccinated people
Children born in 2005 and later, as well as those who provide valid proof of having been vaccinated against COVID-19, are not required to provide a PCR-test prior to boarding and are also exempt from screening and quarantine measures at the border. The exemption also applies to those who can provide valid proof of prior infection. Documentation on prior infections must be in accordance with the requirements defined by the Chief Epidemiologist.
Is a quarantine required?
All arriving passengers have to submit to a PCR test upon arrival, followed by a 5-day quarantine and a second PCR test.
Provisions for vaccinated people
Those who provide valid proof of having been vaccinated against COVID-19 are not required to provide a PCR-test prior to boarding, and are also exempt from screening and quarantine measures at the border. The same applies to those who can provide proof of prior infection.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
All passengers born before 2005 are required to fill out a pre-registration form before departure to Iceland, which requires them to provide personal details and contact information, flight information, travel dates, address(es) during their stay in Iceland and information on countries they have visited before arrival.
Passengers are also encouraged to download and use the COVID-19 app Rakning C-19, which contains important information on COVID-19 and how to contact the health care service in Iceland.
Find out more:
www.covid.is
Entry rules from 16.3.2021
Certificates of vaccination accepted at the border for exemption of border measures due to COVID-19
List of accommodations that receive guests for quarantine
Instructions for quarantine
*Travel in Iceland: There are currently no restrictions on travel within Iceland. However, you should regularly monitor government announcements for any rapid changes on the Government of Iceland website.
*Accommodation: Hotels and private rentals are open. You will be expected to follow any COVID-19 related requirements that are displayed in hotels, guesthouses, car rentals and other tourism companies throughout the country.
*Public spaces and services: Restrictions include social distancing and bans on gatherings over certain numbers. Detailed and up to date information on the full range of restrictions is at Covid.is (available in English). You should also regularly monitor government announcements for any rapid changes at www.government.is/.