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All visitors to Iceland require a passport valid for at least three months after their intended stay. Return or onward tickets, all documents for the next destination and sufficient funds are necessary for entry into the country. The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has
a multiple entry option that allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all.
Americans: United States citizens require a valid passport, but no visa is required for a stay of up to three months.
UK nationals: British citizens require a valid passport, but no visa is required for a stay of up to three months if holding a British passport, endorsed British Citizen, British National Overseas or British Overseas Territories Citizen. In all other cases, a visa is required.
Canadians: Canadians require a valid passport, but no visa is required for a stay of up to three months.
Australians: Australians require a valid passport, but no visa is required for a stay of up to three months.
South Africans: South Africans must have a valid passport and a Schengen visa is required.
Irish nationals: Irish citizens require a valid passport, but no visa is required for a stay of up to three months.
New Zealanders: New Zealand citizens require a valid passport, but no visa is required for a stay of up to three months.
Health
There are no specific health risks associated with travel to Iceland, and no vaccinations are necessary for entry unless you are arriving from an area known to be infected with yellow fever, in which case a certificate is required. An influenza vaccination is recommended to those traveling the country from November through April. Medical care in the country is of high quality. Payment is usually expected in cash from visitors. Travel health insurance is highly recommended. A reciprocal agreement exists with the UK. British citizens should bring a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) with them from home to ensure having the cost of any emergency treatment covered.
Safety
Iceland is an extremely safe country to visit, the only threats being a low level of petty crime and rapidly changing weather conditions, which necessitate keeping a check if you are on the road.
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