Travel advice for Iceland

Czech authorities advise travellers to Iceland to check current conditions, exercise heightened caution and follow all instructions and closures imposed by Icelandic authorities. Risks include volcanic eruptions, lava flows, earthquakes, toxic volcanic gases and fragile cooled lava that can cause fatal burns and injuries. Evacuated and closed areas must not be entered or crossed, and activity may also affect Reykjavík.

Australia advises normal precautions for Iceland.

Maintain normal precautions, as security is good but the situation can change. In the Highlands, stay on the gravel roads and do not leave them; earthquakes and volcanic eruptions can occur in Iceland’s seismically active zone. Carry the required insurance card, use daytime dipped lights and observe strict drink-driving rules, and consider additional medical and hospital-transport insurance even though health care generally meets a European standard.

No advice against travel to Iceland is in force, and travel is generally safe with usual precautions. On Reykjanes, recent eruptions near Grindavik and increased seismic activity mean affected areas and access roads may close because of toxic gases or ash clouds. Respect all closures and follow local authority instructions, as an eruption could prolong a stay. Keflavík airport has not so far been affected.

Exercise normal security precautions in Iceland. Rare violent crime has occurred in downtown Reykjavik near nightlife venues, and coastal waters, inland rivers, hot springs, volcanic areas and glaciers pose hazards, including sneaker waves at Reynisfjara and Kikjufjara black sand beaches. Remain alert for terrorism and demonstrations, prepare for remote travel and winter driving, and expect narrow, unpaved inland roads and single lane bridges outside Reykjavik.

Use normal precautions, remain alert to suspicious behaviour and avoid demonstrations. Remain vigilant at crowded places because terrorist attacks could occur without warning, although Iceland has not experienced any. General crime is relatively low, but watch for pickpocketing in Reykjavík and tourist sites. Prepare for earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, especially seismic activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula, plus avalanches and sudden severe weather in mountain areas. Drive very cautiously outside cities.

Take normal precautions when travelling to Iceland. As Estonia has no embassy there, consult other countries' travel information, carry a valid identity card or passport, and consider travel insurance and a European Health Insurance Card. Monitor volcanic warnings, check local driving rules, and never drive off roads, as this is prohibited and may incur a fine. Many inland routes close in winter and generally reopen only when summer begins.

Germany advises normal precautions for Iceland.

Hong Kong advises normal precautions for Iceland.

Consider travelling to Iceland with caution and monitor news because eruption areas remain extremely dangerous from unstable lava and possible gas pollution, and walking on fresh lava is prohibited. Prepare for changing weather, storms, ice, landslides, hazardous trails, strong currents and dangerous waves, including at Reynisfjara. Verify employers and registered agencies before accepting physical work, as fake job advertisements can lead to crime, and check Blue Lagoon opening status.

Take normal precautions in Iceland, stay informed about occasional unrest, and guard against petty crime and pickpocketing in busy tourist areas. Follow local authorities’ directions because volcanic and seismic activity continues on the Reykjanes Peninsula in South West Iceland, with impacts usually localised. Access to the Blue Lagoon may change at short notice, while air travel and travel to other cities remain unaffected.

Japan advises normal precautions for Iceland.

You can travel to Iceland, but exercise particular caution in Reykjanes because ongoing volcanic eruptions near Grindavik mean the chance of new eruptions remains high. Keflavik International Airport is open, and road travel to and from Reykjavik is unaffected. The rest of Iceland is green, but general risks include earthquakes, landslides, winter avalanches especially off official ski slopes, and possible terrorist attacks. Drug possession and use carry severe penalties.

Exercise normal precautions when travelling to Iceland, including guarding against petty theft and buying comprehensive insurance. Drivers must wear seatbelts, keep headlights on, use a 4x4 vehicle on mountain roads and avoid off-road driving. Monitor volcanic activity in the Reykjanes Peninsula, where Grindavík is under an evacuation order, and follow official safety advice.

Use usual precautions when travelling to Iceland because no increased risk is identified and travel is not discouraged. Follow local authorities' safety instructions in volcanically active areas and prepare for rapid weather changes, storms, snowdrifts, floods and volcanic or seismic activity. Many central roads are narrow, unpaved and without shoulders, while roads in the highlands and remote areas are open only in summer.

Follow normal precautions and Schengen entry rules for Iceland. The passport must be less than 10 years old and valid for at least three months after leaving the Schengen area. Visits without a visa are limited to 90 days in any 180 days. Short stays may involve biometric checks, including at the Port of Dover, Eurotunnel at Folkestone or Eurostar at St Pancras International before leaving the UK.

Exercise normal precautions in Iceland, which is generally safe for travelers. Prepare for quickly changing weather, dangerous natural features, active volcanoes, and earthquakes, and remain vigilant for petty crime such as purse snatching and pickpocketing, especially in popular tourist locations.