To stay, work or study longer, for business trips or other reasons, you must meet the entry requirements for Iceland. Check with the Icelandic Department of Immigration what type of visa and/or work permit you need. * It is important to note that entry requirements may not reflect your risk of yellow fever at your destination. It is recommended that you contact the nearest diplomatic or consular office to the destination you will be visiting to check for additional entry requirements. Some countries require passengers to provide negative COVID-19 test results prior to travel. Test results must be up-to-date and recorded within the last 72 or 24 hours, depending on each country`s rules. Authorities in some countries, including the United States, recommend testing before travelling, even though testing is no longer mandatory. Travel restrictions change rapidly. We encourage travellers to review their current travel rules. At Icelandair, we look forward to welcoming you back when you`re ready. Before booking your ticket to Iceland, you will find information about current travel restrictions and entry requirements as well as other useful details. Find out more about possible entry requirements for yellow fever (Vaccines section).

There are no exceptions to the entry requirements for Iceland. The Icelandic authorities set and enforce the entry requirements. If you are unsure how the entry requirements for Iceland apply to you, contact the British embassy, high commission or consulate. Check out our information on COVID-19 entry requirements for the destinations we serve. Finally, it is time for all travel restrictions to Iceland to be lifted, both domestically and at the border. This eliminates all rules regarding restrictions on social gatherings and school operations, as well as the quarantine requirement for people infected with COVID-19. UK emergency travel documents are accepted for entry, airside transit and exit from Iceland. When travelling with a temporary passport or emergency travel document, different entry requirements may apply. Before you leave, ask your nearest foreign representative about your destination. This page reflects the UK Government`s understanding of the current rules for people travelling with a full UK citizen passport for the most common types of travel. All COVID-19 infection prevention rules have been lifted at the Icelandic border, regardless of the vaccination status of tourists. However, it is different to know which rules apply at the borders of other countries.

Check that your passport is stamped when you enter or leave the Schengen area as a visitor via Iceland. Border guards use passport stamps to check that you are bordering the 90-day visa-free for short stays in the Schengen area. If there are no relevant entry or exit stamps in your passport, the border guards will assume that you have crossed your border without a visa. If you are a Canadian citizen but also an Icelandic citizen, our ability to provide you with consular services may be limited during your stay. They may also be subject to other entry/exit regulations. Travellers are reminded that it is their responsibility to ensure that they have the relevant documents and meet the entry requirements for their destination. Each country or territory decides who can enter or leave through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet the entry or exit requirements of your destination. Government.is – The Icelandic government publishes information on border restrictions and entry requirements. Most governments have introduced restrictions and special entry and exit requirements for their territory due to COVID-19.

These measures can be imposed suddenly and include: Although the Canadian government issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. In countries where the gender identifier “X” is not recognized, entry restrictions may apply. Before you leave, ask your nearest foreign representative about your destination. There are no special entry requirements for children and young people. Check with your transportation company for passport requirements before travelling. The rules of validity of the passport may be stricter than the conditions of entry into the country. For more information on entry and exit requirements for the destination, including COVID-19 vaccination requirements, please refer to the Entry and Exit Requirements section. It is extremely important to avoid travel if you have symptoms of infection. Before travelling, it is important to find out about the rules applicable in the country to which you are traveling by familiarizing yourself with the travel advice issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

You do not need to provide proof of your vaccination status to enter Iceland. It is illegal to remove and export fossils and certain types of rocks from their natural environment without permission from the Icelandic Institute of Natural History. The decision to travel is your choice and you are responsible for your personal safety abroad. We take the safety of Canadians abroad very seriously and provide credible and timely information in our travel advice so you can make informed decisions about your international travel. The CDC`s latest international travel guidelines for vaccinated individuals can be found here. For more information and frequently asked questions, visit the CDC website. The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents return children who have been removed or retained in certain countries in violation of custody. The agreement is between Canada and Iceland. If you plan to go trekking, visit natural tourist attractions or remote areas: City bus services are generally not available outside of Reykjavik and surrounding cities. A shuttle bus from the international airport to the Capital Region is available. Long-distance buses also run throughout the country.

There are some security concerns or the situation could change quickly. Be very careful at all times, monitor local media and follow the instructions of local authorities. Iceland`s geographical location makes it prone to bad weather. The climate can be unpredictable regardless of the season. Note that the following processes apply to both Icelandic residents and visitors to Iceland who require test results for travel purposes.