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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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Update on Change to U.S. Travel Policy Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination for Nonimmigrant Travel

On May 11, Nonimmigrant air passengers will 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 will no longer be in effect when the Presidential Proclamation Advancing the Safe Resumption ...
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Nonimmigrant Visa Fee Increases – May 30

March 28, 2023 Publication of Final Rule on Nonimmigrant Visa Fee Increases   The Department of State is committed to facilitating legitimate travel to the United States for both immigrant and nonimmigrant travelers. The Department of State published a Final Rule regarding increases to certain nonimmigrant visa application (NIV) processing fees and the Border Crossing ...
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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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American Citizens Encouraged to Remain Vigilant in Downtown Reykjavik November 25-27

Event:  Icelandic Police confirmed that they are investigating rumors of planned criminal violence in downtown Reykjavik the weekend of November 25-27.  The rumors appear to be linked to a conflict between two gangs that led to a stabbing attack at a Reykjavik nightclub on November 17.  Icelandic Police plan to maintain an increased presence in ...
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