Traffic Alert – U.S. Embassy Reykjavik, Iceland from May 16-17

Location: Harpa, located at Austurbakka 2, 101 Reykjavík, and downtown Reykjavik, Iceland  Event:  Iceland is hosting European leaders at the Council of Europe Summit on May 16 and 17 at the Harpa.  Consequently, traffic in the downtown area will be severely restricted, including vehicle access to the area around the Harpa.  Officials recommend avoiding the …

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Weather Alert: Significant Flight Disruptions & Road closed between Reykjavik and Keflavik International Airport

Event:   The Keflavik International Airport has limited flight operations primarily because of staff’s limited ability to reach the airport due to local weather conditions. The closure of Highway 41 between Reykjavik and Keflavik International Airport because of high winds and deep snow drifts has stranded passengers at the airport and in the Keflavik city area.  The Icelandic …

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Passport Fee to Increase on December 27, 2021

Message to U.S. Citizens:  U.S. Embassy Reykjavik (December 15, 2021) Location:  Reykjavik, Iceland Event:  Passport Fee to Increase on December 27, 2021  Effective December 27, 2021, the passport security surcharge fee will increase by $20. For minor passport applicants who use Form DS-11, the new fee is $135. For adults renewing their passports using Form …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Reykjavik Commercial Flight Availability

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Reykjavik Commercial Flight Availability U.S. Embassy Reykjavik (April 3, 2020) Location: Iceland Event: International commercial flight options currently exist in Iceland. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. …

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Health Alert – U.S. Citizen Tourists in Iceland Return to U.S. Now – Icelandair Flying to Boston on Specific Days Only

Health Alert – U.S. Citizen Tourists in Iceland Return to U.S. Now – Icelandair Flying to Boston on Specific Days Only     U.S. Embassy Reykjavik (April 1, 2020)   Location:  Iceland   Event:  U.S. citizen tourists currently in Iceland are instructed to return to the U.S. as soon as possible. Icelandair is only offering flights to Boston on April …

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Health Alert – U.S. Citizen Tourists in Iceland Must Return to U.S. Now – Icelandair Flying Only to Boston

Health Alert – U.S. Citizen Tourists in Iceland Must Return to U.S. Now – Icelandair Flying Only to Boston     U.S. Embassy Reykjavik (March 31, 2020)   Location:  Iceland  Event:  U.S. citizen tourists currently in Iceland are instructed to return to the U.S. as soon as possible. Icelandair is offering flights only to Boston at this time.  Please …

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Health Alert – U.S. Citizens (Tourists) Encouraged to Return to U.S. Now – Icelandair Drastically Reducing Service

Health Alert – U.S. Citizens (Tourists) in Iceland Encouraged to Return to U.S. Now – Icelandair Drastically Reducing Service    U.S. Embassy Reykjavik (March 27, 2020) Location:  Iceland Event:  U.S. citizens currently in Iceland are advised to return to the U.S. as soon as possible. One commercial flight per day is still available. Please contact your airline …

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Global Level 4 Health Advisory-Do Not Travel

The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19.  In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period.  …

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Update on Travel Restrictions to the United States

A Presidential Proclamation issued on March 11, 2020, sets certain temporary restrictions and limitations on entry into the United States of persons who have been in the Schengen Area, including Iceland, during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States. The restrictions do not apply to U.S. citizens and lawful …

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COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 Information – ICELAND Last updated:   May 11, 2023 TRAVEL FROM ICELAND    As of May 11, 2023, Nonimmigrant air passengers no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated with an accepted COVID-19 vaccine to board a flight to the United States.  CDC’s Amended Order Implementing Presidential Proclamation on Safe Resumption of Global Travel …

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