Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Reykjavik (06 December 2021) Location: Iceland Event: On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States. Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United States must show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day before ...
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By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 6 December, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Travel & Tourism | Tags: Covid-19, Travel, US Embassy Reykjavik
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Reykjavik, Iceland (November 3, 2021) Location: Worldwide Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy. This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us. Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 4 November, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Travel & Tourism | Tags: CDC, Covid-19, Iceland, travel restrictions, United States, US Embassy Reykjavik
On October 25, 2021, President Biden issued
A Proclamation on Advancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic which takes effect at 12:01 am EST on November 8. The proclamation requires foreign nationals traveling to the United States to demonstrate proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. The new policy will end the travel restrictions under Presidential Proclamation 10143 and the need for National Interest Exceptions (NIE). All ...
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By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 27 October, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Europe & Eurasia, News, Policy, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Iceland, Visas | Tags: Covid-19, Schengen, travel restrictions, United States, US Embassy Reykjavik
What you should know before you go: U.S. CITIZENS & LPRs RETURNING TO THE U.S.: For U.S. citizens and LPRs, there is no problem returning to the U.S. as long as you present a negative PCR test or a negative rapid test taken within 1 day of your flight home. Returning to the United ...
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By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 27 April, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Public Affairs, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Iceland | Tags: Covid-19, Iceland, Travel, US Embassy Reykjavik, Vaccine
*The Government of Iceland has postponed the implementation of exemptions to travel restrictions to April 6, 2021.* For further information please visit the
Government of Iceland’s press release. On March 17, 2021, the Icelandic government announced that all those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be allowed to travel to Iceland without being subject to border measures, such ...
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By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 19 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Iceland | Tags: Covid-19, Travel, Vaccine
COVID-19 TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS Updated 20 November 2020 Like much of the world, Embassy Reykjavik’s Consular Section is operating at reduced capacity due to Covid-19 precautions and restrictions. We anticipate that demand for Consular services during the winter holiday period will far exceed available resources. As such, the Consular Section cannot guarantee a particular appointment date. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 20 November, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, News, Travel & Tourism, Visas | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Travel, US Embassy Reykjavik, Visas
COVID-19 ICELAND July 7, 2020 TRAVELING TO ICELAND Iceland has 1873 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 10 deaths.
U.S. citizens with travel plans to Iceland in July must postpone their visits. Iceland is participating in the EU travel ban along with other Schengen states, and travelers from the Unites States are not permitted access into the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 7 July, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Health Issues, News, Travel & Tourism | Tags: Covid-19
Travel Update – Iceland June 24, 2020 TRAVELING TO ICELAND U.S. citizens with travel plans to Iceland in June must postpone their visits. Iceland is participating in the EU travel ban along with other Schengen states, and travelers from outside the Schengen area are not permitted access into the country. U.S. citizens may be able to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 24 June, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Travel & Tourism, Visas | Tags: Covid-19, US Embassy Reykjavik
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Reykjavik Commercial Flight Availability on May 30, June 4, June 6. U.S. Embassy Reykjavik (May 29, 2020) Location: Iceland The is an Icelandair flight to the U.S., Boston, on May 30, June 4, and June 6 (with the Boston to Reykjavik return flight later the same days). There are currently no ...
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By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 29 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Icelandair
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Reykjavik Commercial Flight Availability on May 16 and Travel Ban Extended Through June 15. U.S. Embassy Reykjavik (May 14, 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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 15 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Reykjavik Commercial Flight Availability on May 14 and 16. U.S. Embassy Reykjavik (May 11, 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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 11 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Reykjavik Commercial Flight Availability on May 7, 9, 14, and 16. U.S. Embassy Reykjavik (April 29, 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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 5 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Reykjavik Commercial Flight Availability on April 30, and May 2 U.S. Embassy Reykjavik (April 29, 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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 29 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Reykjavik Commercial Flight Availability on April 23, 25, 30, and May 2 U.S. Embassy Reykjavik (April 20, 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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 20 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Reykjavik Commercial Flight Availability on April 15, 16, and 18 U.S. Embassy Reykjavik (April 14, 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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19
Health Alert – Two Confirmed Flights on Icelandair April 8 and 15 only U.S. Embassy Reykjavik (April 7, 2020) Location: Iceland Event: Very limited International commercial flight options currently exist in Iceland. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements now unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19
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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By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19
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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By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Health Issues, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19
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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By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, US Embassy Reykjavik
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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By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 19 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Health Issues, News, Notification, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Travel
Health Alert – Travel Ban of Non-EU Citizens U.S. Embassy Reykjavik (March 25, 2020) Location: Iceland Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 340,000 reported cases worldwide. On March 16 the President of the European Union outlined the Commission’s proposal to implement temporary 30-day restrictions on ...
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By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Iceland, U.S. Embassy Reykjavik
The U.S. Embassy in Reykjavik will limit its operations as of March 12, 2020, in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations that working remotely can help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Reduced levels of in-person staff will perform necessary diplomatic functions. Emergency services for U.S. citizens will be available between the hours ...
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By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: Embassy, Health Issues, News | Tags: Covid-19, U.S. Embassy Reykjavik
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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By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Health Issues, News, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, U.S. Citizens
COVID-19 Information – ICELAND Last updated: 10/05/2022 TRAVEL TO ICELAND The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see
Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers . Check the CDC website for additional information and
Frequently Asked Questions . Travel to and within Iceland COVID-19 Testing Are PCR and/or ...
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By U.S. Embassy Reykjavik | 25 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, health, quarantine, travel restrictions, virus
