Vaccination and antibodies
People that have been infected with COVID-19 or have been vaccinated
Travel restrictions do not apply to other EEA/EFTA-citizens and citizens of Monaco, San Marino, and the Vatican.
Third-country citizens are still not authorized to travel to Iceland unless exemptions apply. Note: As of January 1st 2021, UK nationals have the status of third-country nationals.
Rules on the borders are in force until july 1st 2021.
Rules on the border
All travellers must pre-register before arriving in Iceland and confirm their departure day, if available.
Present an approved vaccination certificate or a certificate of previous infection at the border. FROM 1 JULY – certificate is valid when 14 days have passed from the second dose (or 14 days from Janssen/Johnson & Johnson dose). If a certificate is not valid the individual needs to undergo 2 tests and quarantine for 5 days in between.
Do not have to present a negative PCR test.
Everybody must undergo testing on arrival to Iceland, even children.
It is important to follow the guidelines for quarantining at home until a negative result is obtained from the border testing. If you don´t get a message within 24 hours the result is negative. Here is a list of accommodations that accommodate guests in quarantine
Testing and quarantine of children: Children born in 2005 or later are tested at the border. They are exempt from the obligation to present a negative PCR certificate upon arrival. If a child travels with a person who is required to be quarantined, the child stays with them and is released from quarantine if the second test from the companion is negative. If the companion is exempt from double screening and quarantine, so is the child. A child travelling alone must be quarantined until a negative result is obtained from border testing.
It is recommended that travellers download the Rakning C-19 app. It is used, amongst other things, to communicate negative testing results and helps to trace infections if necessary.
If the slightest suspicion arises that an individual has presented a forged certificate, he/she will be obliged to be tested twice with quarantine in between.
Other important information
It is recommended that individuals who are travelling familiarise themselves with the travel advice of the authorities as regards to COVID-19.
Icelanders and residents of Iceland needing assistance to travel home, can submit queries to the Consular Services of the MFA by e-mail at hjalp@utn.is and through Facebook. Requests are dealt with during office hours.
In emergencies, Icelanders abroad can call the Consular Services 24/7.
Privacy Statement – Infection Control Measures upon arrival to Iceland
Principal information on the rights of travellers as regards to COVID-19 can be found on the website of Ferðamálastofa.
People that have been infected with COVID-19 or have been vaccinated
Travel restrictions do not apply to other EEA/EFTA-citizens and citizens of Monaco, San Marino, and the Vatican.
Third-country citizens are still not authorized to travel to Iceland unless exemptions apply. Note: As of January 1st 2021, UK nationals have the status of third-country nationals.
Rules on the borders are in force until july 1st 2021.
Rules on the border
All travellers must pre-register before arriving in Iceland and confirm their departure day, if available.
Present an approved vaccination certificate or a certificate of previous infection at the border. FROM 1 JULY – certificate is valid when 14 days have passed from the second dose (or 14 days from Janssen/Johnson & Johnson dose). If a certificate is not valid the individual needs to undergo 2 tests and quarantine for 5 days in between.
Do not have to present a negative PCR test.
Everybody must undergo testing on arrival to Iceland, even children.
It is important to follow the guidelines for quarantining at home until a negative result is obtained from the border testing. If you don´t get a message within 24 hours the result is negative. Here is a list of accommodations that accommodate guests in quarantine
Testing and quarantine of children: Children born in 2005 or later are tested at the border. They are exempt from the obligation to present a negative PCR certificate upon arrival. If a child travels with a person who is required to be quarantined, the child stays with them and is released from quarantine if the second test from the companion is negative. If the companion is exempt from double screening and quarantine, so is the child. A child travelling alone must be quarantined until a negative result is obtained from border testing.
It is recommended that travellers download the Rakning C-19 app. It is used, amongst other things, to communicate negative testing results and helps to trace infections if necessary.
If the slightest suspicion arises that an individual has presented a forged certificate, he/she will be obliged to be tested twice with quarantine in between.
Other important information
It is recommended that individuals who are travelling familiarise themselves with the travel advice of the authorities as regards to COVID-19.
Icelanders and residents of Iceland needing assistance to travel home, can submit queries to the Consular Services of the MFA by e-mail at hjalp@utn.is and through Facebook. Requests are dealt with during office hours.
In emergencies, Icelanders abroad can call the Consular Services 24/7.
Privacy Statement – Infection Control Measures upon arrival to Iceland
Principal information on the rights of travellers as regards to COVID-19 can be found on the website of Ferðamálastofa.
