COVID-19 Information – ICELAND
Last updated: 06/10/2022
TRAVEL TO ICELAND
Friday, February 25, 2022: All rules regarding limitations on social gatherings and school operations, as well as the quarantine requirement for those infected by COVID-19, are removed as of Friday 25 February. Additionally, no COVID prevention measures will be in place at the border, regardless of whether individuals are vaccinated or unvaccinated. For more information: https://www.government.is/news/article/2022/02/23/COVID-19-Lifting-of-all-domestic-restrictions-and-restrictions-at-the-border/?fbclid=IwAR0yhzMi47StnFL92R-EaGT2LFWV3NJ_M3iH0dD-RpWZUUyMNaKDCfRPvJQ
On Sunday June 12th 2022, travelers will no longer be required to take a COVID-19 test before their flights.
All travelers to the US will be required to present evidence of a negative COVID test taken within a day before departure, regardless of vaccine status. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html
Exemptions will be considered on an extremely limited basis. Please visit the CDC webpages for more information about exemptions and the requirement for proof of negative COVID-19 test or recovery from COVID-19 for all air passengers arriving in the United States.
ATTN: U.S. Citizens Who Test Positive for COVID-19 Prior to Departure from Iceland
(March 2022)
- Once positive, you will need to obtain a health certificate from Icelandic authorities in order to fly. Here are the steps you take in order to obtain a health certificate.
- First, you must quarantine for 5 days, with the first day being the day after the first positive test.
- After 5 days or when all symptoms are gone, please call 513-1700. The person who answers will walk you through how to obtain a health certificate (steps below.)
- Go to this website: https://www.heilsuvera.is/
- Click on the chat icon at the bottom right of the screen (image of people.)
- Enter your full name and email address. Note: You may change the language at the botton.
- When prompted, choose COVID-19 and then ISOLATION as topic areas. A chat box will open and ask what help you need.
- Type in that you need a health certificate for flying back to the US.
- The chat will confirm your positive status, the date of the first positive test and that you have quarantined for 5 days.
- At the end of the process, they will email a health certificate to you to present to the airline.
The U.S. Embassy cannot provide a Completion Certificate.
Travel to and within Iceland
COVID-19 Testing
- Are PCR and/or antigen tests available for U.S. citizens in Iceland? On a limited basis.
- If so, are test results reliably available within 72 hours? Yes but there have been delays.
- For information about where and how U.S. citizens can obtain a COVID-19 test in Iceland, please click here: https://www.covid.is/need-assistance.
- PCR tests that are not conducted upon request are at the citizen’s expense and average 7000ISK or $54.
- Antigen rapid tests are provided by private companies and the price varies between them.
- Test results are provided via text message or via e-mail.
- https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/visiting-iceland
COVID-19 Vaccine Information:
- Has the government of Iceland approved a COVID-19 vaccine for use? Yes
- The United States Government does not plan to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to private U.S. citizens overseas. Please follow host country developments and guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination.
- For information on the COVID-19 vaccine in Iceland, please visit: https://www.covid.is/covid-19-vaccine
- Information from the CDC regarding COVID-19 vaccination.
- Are vaccines available in Iceland for U.S. citizens to receive? Yes
- Which vaccines are available in Iceland? Pfizer
- COVID19 vaccinations
- Visit the FDA’s website to learn more about FDA-approved vaccines in the United States.
Entry and Exit Requirements
- Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? Yes
- Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? No
- Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? No
- Contact the Icelandic Directorate of Immigration regarding visa extensions for residents and/or tourists
Movement Restrictions
- Is a curfew in place? No
- Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No
Quarantine Information
- Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? No
Transportation Options
- Are commercial flights operating? Yes
- Is public transportation operating? Yes
Fines for Non-Compliance (if applicable)
- Fines may be imposed for violations of infection prevention measures. Click here for information on penalties for offenses related to gathering restrictions, distance limit restrictions, quarantine and isolation.
Consular Operations
- What ACS services are being offered? Limited appointments are available for full-validity passports, emergency passports, and CRBAs.
- What visa services are being offered? Limited appointments are available.
Local Resources:
- www.covid.is
- www.utl.is
- Other links:
- COVID-19 Traveler Information page on travel.state.gov
- CDC page on COVID-19
- https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Iceland.html
