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Order Implementing Presidential Proclamation on Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic is no longer in effect after the Presidential Proclamation Advancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic was revoked.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:
- 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
Consular Operations
- What ACS services are being offered? Regular appointments.
- What visa services are being offered? Regular appointments.
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
