Iceland - Covid travel and national health rules, EU Digital Covid Certificate
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To ensure safe travel, EU countries have agreed on a co-ordinated approach to free movement restrictions in response to the coronavirus pandemic. EU rules now take into account your COVID-19 status as proved by a valid EU Digital COVID Certificate.
Information on travel and health measures in the EU is available online and provides travellers with up to date details of any special rules in place as well as data on infection rates.
Check for any specific measures that may apply when travelling to Iceland.
What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?
COVID-19 travel restrictions have been lifted in Iceland. Travellers do not need to provide proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or a negative test result.
Learn more:
Official website on COVID-19 information
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You can find the latest information on air travel regulations for this country on the IATA website.
You can also find information about your passenger rights on our portal for citizens.
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?
COVID-19 travel entry restrictions have been lifted in Iceland. Travellers are not required to provide proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or a negative test result.
Learn more:
Official website on COVID-19 information
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You can find the latest information on air travel regulations for this country on the IATA website.
You can also find information about your passenger rights on our portal for citizens.
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
Can I transit this country?
COVID-19 travel measures have been lifted in Iceland. Providing proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or a negative test result is not required.
National health measures
In Iceland, providing proof of full vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or a negative test result is not required to access public spaces.
Learn more:
Official website on COVID-19 information
Visiting Iceland
Use of facemasks
Facemasks are not required in Iceland.
Safety measures for public transportation
Facemasks are not mandatory, but recommended.
Quarantine
Quarantine has been abolished.
Isolation is no longer compulsory when diagnosed with COVID-19. However, it is strongly recommended that people isolate themselves for at least 5 days, or for as long as symptoms are severe, and then follow the rules on special precautions for an additional 2 days.
Learn more:
National use of COVID-19 Certificates
Information on ‘EU Digital COVID Certificates’ issued in Iceland
In Iceland, providing proof of full vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or a negative test result is not required to access public spaces.
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The 'EU Digital COVID Certificate' (EUDCC) is digital proof, valid in all EU countries, that a person has either been vaccinated against COVID-19, has recovered from COVID-19, or has received a negative test result. National authorities are responsible for issuing the certificate.
Learn more:
EUDCC - Questions & Answers
EUDCC - Factsheet