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Order Implementing Presidential Proclamation on Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic is no longer in effect after the Presidential Proclamation Advancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic was revoked.

Please see https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/international-travel-during-covid19.html.

Travel to and within Iceland
COVID-19 Testing
  • Are PCR and/or antigen tests available for U.S. citizens in Iceland? Yes.
  • If so, are test results reliably available within 72 hours? Yes.
  • 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:
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
Consular Operations
  • What ACS services are being offered? Regular appointments.
  • What visa services are being offered? Regular appointments.

 

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