Travel advice for Iceland
Strictest advice: Caution (NL)
- United Kingdom (FCDO)Normal
Normal precautions.
Their wording: “No travel warning”
Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
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- United States (State Department)Normal
Normal precautions.
Their wording: “Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions”
Exercise normal precaution in Iceland . Iceland is generally a safe destination for travelers. Iceland regularly experiences quickly changing weather, dangerous natural features, active volcanoes, and earthquakes. Review our information on weather and natural disasters in Iceland. Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, like purse snatching and pickpocketing. Review our travel guidance for Iceland to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.
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- Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)Normal
Normal precautions.
Their wording: “No travel warning”
Island: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise
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- Netherlands (Buitenlandse Zaken)Caution
Extra caution.
Their wording: “Geel: let op, veiligheidsrisico's”
In het kort De kleurcode van het reisadvies is geel voor het schiereiland Reykjanes. U kunt erheen reizen. Maar let op: er zijn bijzondere veiligheidsrisico’s. Lees meer onder Regionale risico’s. Voor de rest van IJsland geldt kleurcode groen. U kunt erheen reizen. Lees welke veiligheidsrisico’s er zijn. E-mail ontvangen als het reisadvies wijzigt en bij (dreigende) crisis? Meld u aan voor de Informatieservice
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- Canada (Global Affairs)Normal
Normal precautions.
Their wording: “Exercise normal security precautions”
The Health section was updated - travel health information (Public Health Agency of Canada)
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Closures and security news
No airspace, border or transport closures in our Iceland coverage of the past 14 days.
ECTV puts each government's scale on four levels: normal precautions, extra caution, avoid non-essential travel, do not travel. Always read the full advice before you travel; this page does not replace it.