Iceland

General Information

General Information for travelers going to Iceland Population: 286,275 Area: 103,000 square km, 103,000 square miles. Language(s): Icelandic Capital City: Reykjavik Major Cities: Akureyri. Local Time: GMT Currency: Iceland Krona (ISK 1 = 100 Aurar) Notes: ISK: 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000 Coins: ISK: 1, 5, 10, 50, 100 Dialling Code: 354 Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz

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Passport, Visa, Embassy

Passport & Visa Info The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate. Passports Required, but NOT by the following: 1) Nationals of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway &...

Airports

Reykjavik (RKV) Reykjavik Keflavik (KEF)

Health risks

Iceland is a developed and stable democracy CRIME: Iceland has a relatively low crime rate . MEDICAL FACILITIES: Excellent medical facilities are available in Iceland. Arthropod borne diseases: None Water- or food borne diseases: Travellers diarrhoea Other diseases: none Vaccination recommendation: A booster for tetanus/diphtheria - if not covered which indicates not...

Weather

Climate: Generally the weather is changeable throughout the year. Summers are usually cool and cloudy with short periods of fine weather. Winter temperatures at sea level are unexpectedly mild however much rain falls as snow, and mountain peaks stay snow covered throughout the year. Autumn and winter are the wettest seasons. Clothing: Lightweights for warmer months with extra...