Information for travelers arriving in Iceland
- Negative PCR tests required at the borders from February 19
- No cases of community transmissions identified since 20 January
- Cautious easing of restrictions on gatherings – bars and fitness centers open again
- Easing of restriction at the borders on May 1
- About 70% of Icelanders over 16 years old vaccinated by end of June
New border measures will come into force on February 19 which requires all arriving passengers in Iceland to present a negative PCR taken within 72 hours of their time of departure to Iceland.
This is in addition to the current system of double screening, that also requires all arriving passengers to submit to a PCR test upon arrival, followed by a 5-day quarantine and a second PCR test. Those who provide valid proof of having been vaccinated against COVID-19 are not required to provide a PCR-test prior to boarding and are also exempt from screening and quarantine measures at the border. The same applies to those who can provide proof of prior infection. Read more
The current levels of COVID-19 in Iceland are low and are being closely monitored, with only one active infection having been diagnosed domestically in a person outside quarantine since 20 January. Cautious relaxations to the restrictionson gathering sizes are in process, as of 8 February. Night-clubs, bars and fitness centres have opened up again, subject to certain conditions and audience numbers attending stage performances will rise from 100 to 150.
On May 1, cautious steps will be taken to ease restrictions at the borders, based on the epidemiological situation at the passenger’s point of departure.
The government has announced that 70% of the population, aged 16 and over, will be vaccinated by the end of June this summer.
All further information for travelers can be found on Covid.is