Travel to and within Iceland
Passengers coming to Iceland can choose between either undergoing two tests for COVID-19 with a 5-day quarantine interval between tests until the results of the second test have been discovered or avoiding testing by undergoing a 14-day quarantine from their date of arrival to Iceland. Children born in 2005 or later are exempt from testing and quarantine, and the same applies to persons who the Icelandic health authorities have confirmed, by means of a PCR test, have previously contracted COVID-19 and completed their period of quarantine or if COVID-19 infection has been confirmed by antibody counts.
As of 10 December 2020, both certificates of confirmed COVID-19 infection in Iceland and comparable certificates from countries within EU/EFTA will be accepted. Transit passengers who do not leave the relevant border point shall not be required to undergo quarantine or testing.
Before departure
Travel restrictions Icelandic borders are open to the residents and citizens of the EEA and Switzerland, and Iceland follows the travel restrictions of the outer borders of the Schengen area which are in effect at present. Here you will be able to find all necessary information on the travel restrictions applicable for travel to Iceland due to COVID-19.
Pre-registration Pre-registration for arrivals to Iceland. All travellers are under obligation to complete a registration form, follow infection prevention rules and are encouraged to download the Rakning C-19 app (a tracking app). Pre-registration does not constitute travel authorisation.
The Rakning C-19 app The app is used is used to send information on negative results from screening tests and to help track infections if necessary. The Rakning C-19 app – Information and instructions
Border screening and quarantine
The first screening is performed at the border on arrival. Thereafter, arriving passengers are to undergo quarantine for 5–6 days according to the instructions for home-based quarantine or quarantine guidelines for persons travelling to Iceland.
Persons travelling to Iceland may not be picked up at the airport. This includes family members and friends. Arrivals to Iceland must take the flybus, a taxi, a rental car or a private car that has been dropped off at the airport.
As of 1 December 2020, testing at the border will be temporarily free of charge, or until 31 January 2021. It is important to read the instructions on the screening process, i.e. the procedure used after arrival in Iceland.
Main points to keep in mind regarding quarantine:
You may obtain necessary medical treatment services on condition of having first contacted your nearest healthcare centre, Læknavakt/1700, the emergency hotline 112 or + 354 544 4113 if phoning from an overseas telephone number.
You may go for walks in less frequented areas but must keep at least two metres away from other pedestrians.
You may not have physical contact with others who share the home and must take the greatest care to ensure cleanliness and try to maintain a distance of at least 1–2 metres when in contact with other members of the household.
You may not use public transport (domestic flights, buses, coaches), only taxis, rental cars and private cars.
You may not go to restaurants, bars or gatherings of any form, such as swimming pools, cinemas, the theatre, shops or other places where large numbers of people congregate.
You may not undertake personal errands or go shopping. This includes pharmacies, supermarkets, post offices, banks, etc. Delivery services are available from Internet shops and restaurants.
You may not go to work or school.
You may not go on excursions and may not drive long distances, except between a border crossing and your final quarantine destination if such location is in a different region.
Subsequent screening and quarantine until the results are sent
Your second screening test will be performed in a healthcare centre. Screening is performed in a number of locations around Iceland. Please note that not all healthcare centres have the same opening hours. Your obligation to remain in quarantine will be removed as soon as you receive a negative result from your second screening.
A positive result will always result in isolation, and in such cases, the instructions on home isolation must be followed. The diagnosis, treatment and the monitoring of notifiable diseases, including COVID-19, is free of charge. This does not apply to optional testing for COVID-19. The second screening is free of charge.
A negative result from border screening does not mean that you can ignore the quarantine obligation if it becomes clear that you have been exposed to infection, such as if you sat near an infected person during aircraft travel. Those who are unexpectedly quarantined and who do not have access to a quarantine facility may take advantage of public quarantine facilities.
On offer is a list of guesthouses/hotels that accept quarantine guests.
Please note that violations of quarantine or isolation rules are subject to fines and the involvement of the authorities to prevent violations.
Other important information
People who are travelling are advised to familiarise themselves with the travel advice of the authorities as regards COVID-19.
It is important that persons who find it difficult to leave locations in which they find themselves to contact the citizens’ services by sending an e-mail to hjalp@utn.is or sending a message via Facebook. In emergencies, you can contact the emergency citizens’ service of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs by calling +354 545 0112. Information services are provided at any time (24/7).
Principal information on the rights of travellers as regards COVID-19 may be found on the website of Ferðamálastofa.
In closing, it is always worth remembering to ensure general hygiene, particularly washing your hands with soap and water.
Defined risk areas
It is important to know what rules are in effect at any given time as regards defined infection risk areas and the rules that apply to travelling across borders.
The list of countries defined as risk areas is regularly revised.
Travel from Iceland
Icelandic residents are advised to avoid travelling to risk areas
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A Islândia adotou ontem novas medidas para viajantes que entram no país, entre as quais isentar da apresentação de testes PCR e de cumprir quarentena aqueles que fornecerem prova de já terem sido vacinados ou de já terem tido . Ambas as situações garantem imunidade contra o , com raras exceções, como no caso de reinfecções ou da vacina não fazer efeito no sistema imunológico. 

Para os demais, o protocolo continua sendo o de rastreio duplo: é necessário apresentar um teste PCR negativo feito até 72 antes da viagem, além de fazer um novo teste na chegada ao país e cumprir uma quarentena de cinco dias, após a qual o viajante deve fazer um novo teste. 

A primeira-ministra da Islândia, Katrín Jakobsdóttir, disse: "Ao exigir que todos os passageiros apresentem um teste PCR negativo feito antes do embarque, estamos reduzindo a probabilidade de uma pessoa iniciar uma viagem sem saber que está infectada pelo vírus". Ela também disse que a partir de 1º de maio próximo a medida da quarentena obrigatória pode ser cancelada para quem vier de países com a pandemia sob controle, desde que os viajantes apresentem um teste PCR negativo. 

Nenhum caso de transmissão comunitária foi identificado na Islândia desde 20 de janeiro passado.

O país tem hoje, segundo o Worldometer, 6.045 casos confirmados de covid e 29 óbitos.