Iceland: Authorities lift all domestic COVID-19-related restrictions from June 26 /update 18

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Authorities in Iceland have lifted all domestic COVID-19-related restrictions as of June 26. Measures, such as social gathering limits, wearing of facemasks, and business operating protocols, are no longer in effect nationwide. Officials continue to encourage regular cleaning and disinfecting of commonly touched surfaces as a precaution.

Travel Restrictions
International COVID-19-related entry restrictions remain in effect until at least July 1. Under most circumstances, travelers from EU and Schengen Area states and those from Albania, Australia, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, Macao, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Rwanda, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and the US can enter Iceland. Most travelers from other locations will remain prohibited from entering with some exceptions, including freight and transport workers, immediate family members of Icelandic residents, diplomats, students, individuals conducting necessary work, and persons traveling for urgent family reasons.

Permitted arrivals must complete a preregistration form before departing for Iceland and present a negative result from a COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure for Iceland. Additionally, arrivals must undergo a COVID-19 test at their point of entry and quarantine for five days before taking a second test; authorities will place travelers without adequate accommodation for self-isolation in government quarantine facilities.

Officials permit entry from any country for individuals who have received a full course of vaccination against COVID-19 approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) or the World Health Organization (WHO) and for individuals who have recovered from a previous COVID-19 infection. Such travelers must provide evidence of vaccination or prior infection on arrival. Travelers who meet these requirements are exempt from quarantine requirements.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Carry proper identification documents to present at security checks. Consider delaying travel if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.

Resources

Iceland COVID-19 Website
List of Travelers Allowed Entry
ECDC COVID-19 Risk Map
Schengen Area countries