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06.05.2021 From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?No 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. 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 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 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. Find out more: What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?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 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 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. Find out more: 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 measuresUse 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 Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/ISL/7001
31.03.2021 From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?NO Iceland adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Iceland are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map. Iceland will implement a new system, based on the ECDC colour scheme, on 1 May. 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. 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.
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.
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. Find out more: 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?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.
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.
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. Find out more: 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 measuresHealth 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. Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/ISL/7001
16.03.2021 From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?NO Iceland adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Iceland are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map. All countries and territories of the world are currently classified as risk areas. All passengers arriving in Iceland and born before 2005 must pre-register to be screened for COVID-19. Is a quarantine required? All arriving passengers must choose between a 14-day quarantine and a double testing procedure along with a quarantine of 5-6 days (see: border-screening measures) Is a coronavirus test required? As an alternative to a 14-day quarantine, the double border-screening procedure requires all passengers arriving in Iceland to undergo two 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, as well as those who demonstrate to have recovered from COVID-19, 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. Mandatory Travel Documentation 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 the stay in Iceland and information on countries they have visited before arrival. 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?YES Transit passsengers who do not leave the terminal facilities at the border, are not required to undergo screening or quarantine. Find out more: Documents you need to travel in Europe
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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17.03.2021 The Directorate of Health and The Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management of IcelandTravel to and within IcelandTravel restrictions apply to all third-country nationals, i.e. persons who are neither citizens of EEA/EFTA nations, nor nationals of Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, or the Vatican—regardless of whether they require a visa or are permitted travel within the Schengen area without a visa. Everyone Traveling to Iceland Must:Preregister electronically before departure. Pre-registration does not constitute a travel authorization. Submit a certificate of a negative PCR-test for COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) before boarding an aircraft or ship to Iceland and again upon arrival. The negative test result must have been collected no more than 72 hours before departure (on the first leg of the journey). Rapid antigen tests are not valid. The certificate must be submitted in either Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, or English. Certificates in other languages are not considered valid. The results of the test must be pre-recorded. The fine for violating the rule requiring a negative PCR test is 100,000 Icelandic Krónur (ISK) for residents and Icelandic nationals. Non-citizens and non-residents without a negative PCR tests will be refused entry at the border. Take two tests to screen for the presence of COVID-19 after arrival in Iceland, with a mandatory 5-6 day quarantine between each test. Sampling is free of charge. Note exceptions to the rule below. Complete quarantine with a negative result (no virus is found) following the second screening. We recommended that all travelers download the "Rakning C-19" app. This app is intended, among other things, to communicate negative results from COVID-19 screenings and assists the health authorities with the tracing of infections when necessary. Travel directly to the quarantine station after arriving at the border stop, by airbus, taxi, rental car, or a private vehicle that has been left for you at the airport. Travelers are advised to stay overnight at a guesthouse near the border station if they are tired from their journey or in the case of unfavorable weather conditions. Persons who are unable to demonstrate an adequate isolation/quarantine location are required to stay in a quarantine facility. Those who are diagnosed with a variant of the virus that is more contagious and/or leads to a more serious illness are unconditionally required to stay in a quarantine facility. Children Born in 2005 and LaterIf the children are traveling with a parent/guardian, they are taken into quarantine with the parent/guardian but are not required to submit to sampling. If a child travels without parents/guardians, the child must undergo a 5-day quarantine and submit to a second sampling. If the result is negative, the quarantine is concluded. If a child travels with a parent/guardian who has a certificate of exemption at the border, then the child must undergo a 5-day quarantine and submit to a second sampling. Exemptions from border screening and quarantine rules do not provide exemptions from travel restrictions.Passengers arriving from Greenland who have not stayed outside Greenland for the past 14 days. Travelers with connecting flights, who do not leave the border crossing point in question, are not required to submit to screenings and quarantine. Passengers on connecting flights who stay in Iceland for less than 48 hours have the option of quarantining instead of submitting to sampling. Those who are able to submit proof of a prior COVID-19 infection with a PCR test or an antibody test issued by an EEA/EFTA country. Note that a positive PCR test must be at least 14 days old. Those who have a valid certificate of full vaccination issued by an EEA/EFTA country with an approved vaccine against COVID-19. Those presenting a valid full vaccination certificate with an approved vaccine against COVID-19. A certificate of derogation at the border crossing point must meet the following criteria:Certificate for a previous COVID-19 infectionCertificates must be issued in Icelandic, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, or English. First name and last name (comparable to travel documentation). Date of birth. When the sampling took place (Date). Where the sampling took place (Country/City/Address). Name of testing facility / Certificate issuer. Date of certificate. Telephone number of the party responsible for issuing the certificate or the testing facility. Type of test (PCR test or antibody test by ELISA blood serum test). Test result (a positive PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 or proof of the presence of antibodies). Vaccination certificateA vaccination certificate issued by an EEA/EFTA State with one of the following vaccines with marketing authorization in Europe: 1. Comirnaty; Pfizer BioNTech 2. COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna 3. COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca The International Certificate of Vaccination (“the yellow book”) issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) is also valid in those cases where WHO has discussed and approved a vaccine that is listed on the certificate, regardless of where the vaccination was made. Here is a list of vaccines that may be listed in the yellow book: 1. Comirnaty; Pfizer/BioNTech 2. COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca 3. Covidshield COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca Certificates can be hard copies or electronic. Border guards will assess whether a certificate is valid and will contact a representative of the Chief Epidemiologist (a health care professional) as necessary, and the Chief Epidemiologist issues a final decision regarding the validity of the certificate. If a passenger presents a certificate that is deemed invalid, i.e., if any of the required conditions are not met, the person concerned shall be subject to the quarantine measures imposed on other passengers, i.e., to present a certificate for a negative PCR test and undergo double screening, with a quarantine between those screenings. Vaccination certificates must fulfill the following criteria: Must be submitted in Icelandic, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, English, or French. A certificate in another language may be valid if submitted along with a translation in one of the approved languages and verified by a certified translator. First name and last name (comparable to travel documentation). Date of birth. Nationality Passport number. Name of the vaccinated disease (COVID-19). When the vaccinations took place (dates) Vaccination must be completed; see below for the number of doses required to complete the vaccination for each vaccine. Information on the issuer of the certificate (Healthcare Professional/Institution), along with a signature in the case of an international vaccination certificate. Name of the vaccine. Manufacturer of vaccine and batch number. Dual Screening and QuarantineThe first screening takes place at the border, after which the arriving passengers must be quarantined for 5-6 days according to Instructions for Residential Quarantine. List of accommodations that accommodate guests undergoing quarantine. The quarantine facilities operated by the authorities will only accept visitors who have a referral from the health authorities and border officials. The second screening takes place at Clinics all over the country, and bar codes are sent to mobile phones the night before the sampling is to take place. Please note varying opening hours for sampling. A positive screening result will always lead to isolation, and then it is necessary to adhere to Instructions for Residential Isolation. Should a person be diagnosed with a variant of the virus that is more contagious and/or leads to a more serious illness, they are unconditionally required to stay at a quarantine facility. We would emphasize that a breach of quarantine or isolation may lead to fines and the involvement of authorities to prevent violations. Other Important InformationWe recommend that individuals who are traveling familiarize themselves with the Government Travel Council in connection with COVID-19. Icelanders and residents of Iceland needing assistance to travel home, can submit queries to the Consular Services of the MFA by e-mail at hjalp@utn.is and through Facebook. Requests are dealt with during office hours. In emergencies, Icelanders abroad can call the Consular Services 24/7 on +354-545-0-112. Key Information on People's Rights while Travelling can be found on the website of the Icelandic Tourist Board. Defined High-Risk Areas - Traveling from IcelandIt is important to know what applies at any given time regarding areas with a high risk of infection and rules for cross-border movement. Nations are constantly being reassessed for their risk status. Icelandic residents are advised against traveling in high-risk areas. Effective restrictions on gatheringsThe Regulation on the restrictions on gatherings due to the pandemic enters into effect on 18 March and applies to and including 9 April 2021. The Regulation does not apply to international airports or ports or to aircraft and ships on international routes or to fishing vessels. The Regulation also does not apply to healthcare institutions, nursing homes and other comparable institutions. These institutions should set special rules on infection prevention measures. Limits on the number of people and rules on social distancing do not apply to children born 2005 or later. A separate regulation has been adopted for school activities. This regulation will be in effect from 24 February up to and including 30 April 2021. See below. Number limits, proximity limits, mask useLimits on the number of people:The maximum number of people allowed in the same location is 50 persons, with certain restrictions, both in public and private locations. This limit, however, does not apply to persons in the same household. Special rules apply to events where guests are allocated booked seats. Children Limits on the number of children, rules on social distancing and the obligation to wear a mask do not apply to children born 2005 or later. Limits on the number of people do not apply to public transport, coach travel, domestic flights, passenger ferries and the work of response units, such as the police, the fire brigade, Civil Protection assistants and healthcare workers. Nor does it apply to the work of the government, the State Council, Alþingi (the Icelandic Parliament), the National Security Council, or courts exercising their judicial powers. Social distancing rulesAt all workplaces and in all other activities, e.g. teaching, lectures and church services, the two-metre distance requirement between people who are not closely linked must be observed. Exceptions are made to the rules for events where guests are allocated booked seats. Use of face masksMasks must be worn wherever the 2-metre social distancing rule cannot be kept between individuals who are not closely linked, with the exception of schools and certain events where guests are seated in booked seats. The obligation to wear a mask does not apply to children born 2005 or later. Face masks shall be used in public transport, in shops and other services. Face masks shall also be used where it is not possible to observe the two-metre social distancing rule, such as in health services, domestic flights and ferries, public transport, taxis and coaches, in practical driving lessons and flight training, as well as at cultural activities, hairdressers, beauty salons, massage parlours, tattoo parlours, dog grooming salons, tanning salons and other similar activities. Face mask shall cover the nose and mouth. Exempted from masks are those individuals who have already been infected with COVID-19 and completed isolation. Those who lack the understanding or maturity to use a face mask correctly or are unable to do so for other reasons, such as health reasons, are exempt from the obligation to wear a mask. Operations involving particular infection riskEvents with seated guests: Up to 200 persons may be present during the ceremonies of religious and life stance ceremonies; stage, cultural and sports events; conferences; lectures; and comparable events provided that the following conditions are met. NOTE! If it is not possible to fulfil the conditions, the rules on a 50-person maximum shall apply for the event in question. Guests may Guests may not sit across from each other unless two metres separate them. Permitted proximity conditions between unrelated parties are, at present, 1 metre in seats The participation of all guests must be registered to numbered seats and must state their name, ID No. and telephone number. The information is to be preserved for two weeks. Everyone must use a face mask and it ensured that the distance between unrelated parties is more than 1 metre. Intermissions during shows are permitted although refreshments (whether alcoholic or others) during events is not permitted, irrespective of whether such refreshments are for sale or not. During intermissions guests are to be advised to stay in their seats. Alternatively, the 50 person maximum number of guests and the 2 metre distance applies. Every effort must be made to prevent crowd-gathering, whether before, after or during intermission. Mixing between sections is to be prevented. This includes both before and after the event. Note! If it is not possible to fulfil the above conditions, the rules on a 50-person maximum shall apply for the event in question. Performing arts, cinema theatres and other cultural events may have up to 50 persons on stage, i.e. during rehearsals and shows. Up to 200 seated guests may be accommodated. Such guests must wear face masks. In addition, children born in 2005 or later are not included in this number. Intermissions during shows are permitted although refreshments (whether alcoholic or others) during events is not permitted, irrespective of whether such refreshments are for sale or not. Restaurants that are allowed alcohol sales, including bars and nightclubs, may stay open to 23:00 on all days but must comply with the 50-person limit rule and the 2-metre proximity limit between unrelated persons. 23:00 on all days but must comply with the 50-person limit rule and the 2-metre proximity limit between unrelated persons. New guests may not be admitted after 22:00, and all guests must have left the location at 23:00. Only seated guests may be served. Buffet meals may be served however, provided that guests disinfect their hands before and after the use of shared utensils. Mask use is mandatory when guests are not in their seats. Take-away meals may be served until 23:00. Gambling machines and gambling halls may remain open to 23:00 every day but must comply with the 50-person limit and the two-metre social-distancing rule between unrelated persons. Patrons may not enter after 22:00. Pharmacies, grocery stores and other stores may accept 5 persons for each 10 m2 of space and may have up to 200 customers in their premises, as long as it is possible to ensure at least 2 metres between persons who are unrelated. In addition, up to 50 members of staff may be in the same area as customers in shops provided that it is possible to maintain the 2-metre social distancing rule between individuals. At the ceremonies of religious and life stance associations, up to 200 persons may attend, while general restrictions apply to funeral receptions, i.e. 50 persons. Swimming pools are open and may admit up to 75% of their maximum number of customers according to their operating permit. Health and physical fitness centres may open their changing rooms, and training in gym equipment halls is permitted provided that there are no more than 50 persons in each area and that they have registered their participation in advance. The permitted maximum number of attendees is 75% of the number stated in the operating permit. All equipment must be disinfected between users and it ensured that members to not travel between areas. Children born in 2005 and later are not included in this number. Here you can find instructions for the operation of health and physical fitness centres. Ski slopes: Ski slopes are permitted to accept 75% of their maximum acceptance limit for each area. Children born in 2005 and later are not included in this number. Sporting activities of the National Olympic and Sports Association of Iceland (ÍSÍ)The sports activities and competitions involving children and adults, both indoors and outdoors, with or without contact, are permitted. The maximum number of participants in each location is 50. The authorities allow 200 seated audience members during sporting events, providing the above conditions are met. If spectators are standing, the 50-person rule applies. The same rules as apply to sports training and competitions apply to e.g. chess, bridge and comparable events. Infection prevention: Shared equipment must be disinfected at least twice a day, ventilation must be in order and the area must be regularly ventilated with fresh outside air. As regards sports that do not belong within the National Olympic and Sports Association of Iceland, guidelines shall be established to ensure compliance with the same guidelines as comparable sports disciplines within the Association. Workplaces, shops, public buildings and services
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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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