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25.01.2021 From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?Partially Note: Iceland adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Iceland are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map. Entry RestrictionsFrom 19/8/2020, all countries and territories of the world are classified as risk areas. All passengers arriving in Iceland and born before 2005 must pre-register to be screened for COVID-19. The Government of Iceland has decided to impose more comprehensive border-screening measures as of 19 August. All arriving passengers must choose between a 14-day quarantine and a double testing procedure along with a quarantine for 5-6 days. The double border-screening procedure requires all passengers arriving in Iceland to undergo two PCR-tests: one upon arrival and another 5-6 days later. During this period, all arriving passengers must stay in quarantine in case of a possible infection. Those who test negative in the second PCR-test are no longer required to take special precautions. Those who test positive must self-isolate. Children born in 2005 and later are exempt from the double border-screening procedure as well as those who demonstrate to have recovered from COVID-19. From 01.12.2020 until 31.01.2021, the screening procedure will be free of charge. In case of non compliance with the screening procedure, fines may apply. Mandatory Travel DocumentationPassengers are required to fill out a pre-registration form before departure to Iceland, which requires 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:Double screening until December List of accommodations that receive guests for quarantine Documents you need to travel in Europe What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?From 19/8/2020, all countries and territories of the world are classified as risk areas. All passengers arriving in Iceland and born before 2005 must pre-register to be screened for COVID-19. The Government of Iceland has decided to impose more comprehensive border-screening measures as of 19 August. All arriving passengers must choose between a 14-day quarantine and a double testing procedure along with a quarantine for 5-6 days. The double border-screening procedure requires all passengers arriving in Iceland to undergo two PCR-tests: one upon arrival and another 5-6 days later. During this period, all arriving passengers must stay in quarantine in case of a possible infection. Those who test negative in the second PCR-test are no longer required to take special precautions. Those who test positive must self-isolate. Children born in 2005 and later are exempt from the double border-screening procedure. From 01.12.2020 until 31.01.2021, the screening procedure will be free of charge. In case of non compliance with the screening procedure, fines may apply. Passengers are required to fill out a pre-registration form before departure to Iceland, which requires 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:Double screening until December List of accommodations that receive guests for quarantine May I transit this country?Yes Transit passsengers who do not leave the terminal facilities at the border, are not required to undergo screening or quarantine. General measuresCurrent restrictions (in Icelandic) Health cover for temporary stays Use of facemasksFace masks should be used on public transport, in shops and other services and whenever it is not possible to ensure a 2-metres proximity restriction, such as in healthcare facilities, taxis, group cars, domestic flights, hairdresser and beauty saloons and similar establishments. Face mask should cover nose and mouth. This obligation does not apply to children born as of 2015 as well to people who have recovered from COVID-19 and completed the isolation period and to people with disabilities. Find out more: Masks (in Icelandic) Physical DistancingA 2-metres safety distance must be respected. Where it is not possible, masks are required. Children born in 2015 and later are exempted from the 2 metres rule.
15.12.2020 From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?
Entry RestrictionsFrom 19/8/2020, all countries and territories of the world are classified as risk areas. All passengers arriving in Iceland and born before 2005 must pre-register to be screened for COVID-19. The Government of Iceland has decided to impose more comprehensive border-screening measures as of 19 August. All arriving passengers must choose between a 14-day quarantine and a double testing procedure along with a quarantine for 5-6 days. The double border-screening procedure requires all passengers arriving in Iceland to undergo two PCR-tests: one upon arrival and another 5-6 days later. During this period, all arriving passengers must stay in quarantine in case of a possible infection. Those who test negative in the second PCR-test are no longer required to take special precautions. Those who test positive must self-isolate. Children born in 2005 and later are exempt from the double border-screening procedure as well as those who demonstrate to have recovered from COVID-19. From 01.12.2020 until 31.01.2021, the screening procedure will be free of charge. In case of non compliance with the screening procedure, fines may apply. Mandatory Travel DocumentationPassengers are required to fill out a pre-registration form before departure to Iceland, which requires 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. What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?From 19/8/2020, all countries and territories of the world are classified as risk areas. All passengers arriving in Iceland and born before 2005 must pre-register to be screened for COVID-19. The Government of Iceland has decided to impose more comprehensive border-screening measures as of 19 August. All arriving passengers must choose between a 14-day quarantine and a double testing procedure along with a quarantine for 5-6 days. The double border-screening procedure requires all passengers arriving in Iceland to undergo two PCR-tests: one upon arrival and another 5-6 days later. During this period, all arriving passengers must stay in quarantine in case of a possible infection. Those who test negative in the second PCR-test are no longer required to take special precautions. Those who test positive must self-isolate. Children born in 2005 and later are exempt from the double border-screening procedure. From 01.12.2020 until 31.01.2021, the screening procedure will be free of charge. In case of non compliance with the screening procedure, fines may apply. Passengers are required to fill out a pre-registration form before departure to Iceland, which requires 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. May I transit this country?
Transit passsengers who do not leave the terminal facilities at the border, are not required to undergo screening or quarantine Find out more:Double screening until December List of accommodations that receive guests for quarantine Documents you need to travel in Europe
13.11.2020 Entry RestrictionsFrom 19/8/2020, all countries and territories of the world are classified as risk areas. All passengers arriving in Iceland and born before 2005 must pre-register to be screened for COVID-19. The Government of Iceland has decided to impose more comprehensive border-screening measures as of 19 August. All arriving passengers must choose between a 14-day quarantine and a double testing procedure along with a quarantine for 5-6 days. The double border-screening procedure requires all passengers arriving in Iceland to undergo two PCR-tests: one upon arrival and another 5-6 days later. During this period, all arriving passengers must stay in quarantine in case of a possible infection. Those who test negative in the second PCR-test are no longer required to take special precautions. Those who test positive must self-isolate. Children born in 2005 and later are exempt from the double border-screening procedure. Mandatory Travel DocumentationPassengers are required to fill out a pre-registration form before departure to Iceland, which requires 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:Double screening until December Travel to/from Iceland (in Icelandic) Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/ISL/7001
11.09.2020 Third-country nationals Non-essential travel to and from “third countries” remains largely prohibited and it is allowed only for essential reasons or for those with a permanent residency in Island or within the EU/Schengen Area. Foreign nationals, who are neither EU/EEA nor EFTA nationals, therefore continue not to be allowed to enter Iceland unless they can demonstrate that their travel is essential. However, Iceland has lifted travel restrictions for residents of twelve states outside the EU/Schengen Area in line with the decision of EU Member States. For further details please visit Coronavirus informations
28.08.2020 Travelling to Iceland From 19/8, all countries and territories of the world are classified as risk areas. Travelling from Iceland or returning to Iceland From areas classified as risky, Icelandic citizens and residents of Iceland who choose to be tested will have to take special precautions during the first five days after arrival in Iceland, until they can be tested for the second time. These precautions are specified at: Special precautions on arrival in Iceland. Rules and Exceptions Mandatory Travel Documentation Links to national sources Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/ISL |
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17.04.2020 Iceland has introduced various health and safety measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.
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