Iceland: Authorities ease international entry restrictions as of July 1 /update 19

Event

Authorities in Iceland have eased COVID-19-related international entry restrictions as of July 1. From this date, travelers with a certificate confirming they are vaccinated against or recovered from COVID-19 will no longer be tested for COVID-19 on arrival; the same applies to travelers born in 2005 or later. The vaccine must be approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), or the World Health Organization (WHO), and the last dose must have been administered no less than 14 days ago. Entry to Iceland is permitted for all individuals who can present one of these certificates on arrival; such travelers are also exempt from quarantine requirements.

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 vaccinated or recovered individuals, freight and transport workers, immediate family members of Icelandic residents, diplomats, students, individuals conducting necessary work, and persons traveling for urgent family reasons.

All arrivals must complete a preregistration form before departing for Iceland. Additionally, arrivals without a vaccine or recovery certificate must present a negative result from a COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure for Iceland, 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.

Domestic Restrictions
Authorities previously 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 Measures, such as social gathering limits, wearing of facemasks, and business operating protocols, are no longer in effect nationwide.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.

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