Tag: border regulations

Travel

COVID-19 in Iceland: Changes to Border Regulations

As of this Friday, October 1, travellers arriving in Iceland who have ties to the country will no longer have to present a negative COVID-19

Jelena Ćirić September 29, 2021

Travel

Border Regulations Updated for Those With Ties to Iceland

COVID-19 testing is now a requirement for all travellers arriving in Iceland who have ties to the country. This includes not only residents but also

Jelena Ćirić August 16, 2021

Society

COVID-19 in Iceland: Uptick in infections marks “a new chapter in the fight”

A rise in COVID-19 infections in Iceland marks a new chapter in the fight again the pandemic, the country’s Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason stated in

Jelena Ćirić July 15, 2021

Society

COVID-19 in Iceland: 29 Travellers Have Tested Positive Since July 1

There are currently 17 travellers with COVID-19 in isolation at Iceland’s official quarantine facilities, RÚV reports. Most of their infections were discovered when the travellers

Jelena Ćirić July 13, 2021

Travel

COVID-19 in Iceland: Relaxed Border Measures Take Effect

Travellers arriving in Iceland from defined high-risk areas are no longer required to complete their quarantine at government-operated facilities. The Minister of Justice’s ban on

Jelena Ćirić May 31, 2021

Society

COVID-19 in Iceland: Group Infection Linked to H&M

Iceland’s Chief Epidemiologist encouraged customers who had visited H&M’s downtown Reykjavík location in recent days to proceed carefully and monitor their symptoms in a briefing

Jelena Ćirić May 20, 2021

Politics

COVID-19 in Iceland: Justice Minister Bans Unnecessary Travel From High-Risk Areas For Unvaccinated Travellers

Minister of Justice Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir has issued a regulation banning unnecessary travel from defined high-risk areas due to the COVID-19 pandemic which took effect

Gréta Sigríður Einarsdóttir April 27, 2021

Society

Quarantine Hotels Optional But Free, Latest Border Regulations State

Clearer requirements for home quarantine and no charge-stay at quarantine hotels is among the new restrictions which took effect last midnight. The Chief Epidemiologist has

Gréta Sigríður Einarsdóttir April 9, 2021

Travel

Iceland Opens Borders to Vaccinated Travellers from Outside Europe

Travellers from outside Europe can now visit Iceland if they can present a valid certificate confirming they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have antibodies

Jelena Ćirić April 6, 2021

Politics

Icelandic Authorities Appeal Court Ruling on Quarantine Hotels for Travellers

Icelandic authorities did not have legal grounds to require travellers to complete their quarantine at a government-run quarantine hotel when they had adequate facilities at

Jelena Ćirić April 6, 2021