Iceland travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on Dec. 4, 2024, 4:29 a.m.
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The following information has been provided by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The information is subject to change without notice. This is not a comprehensive list, and you are urged to check the most up-to-date information and details.

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Entry information for travelers from Japan

No information available

COVID-19 risks

Oct. 19, 2022, midnight

In light of the fact that the global infection situation is generally improving, and that G7 countries have already stopped designating levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information will be issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).

Aug. 24, 2022, midnight

On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).

July 25, 2022, midnight

On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.

July 1, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

May 26, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

April 1, 2022, midnight

The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Aug. 13, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

May 18, 2021, midnight

Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".

Oct. 30, 2020, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

March 25, 2020, midnight

感染がさらに拡大する可能性があるので,最新情報を入手し,感染予防に努めてください。

Local and national news

Information for the past 30 days.

Warning about special fraud (to avoid becoming a victim)

Nov. 29, 2024, midnight wide area information
We will issue wide-area information on special frauds.

Caution regarding protests and other activities related to the situation in the Middle East

Oct. 5, 2024, midnight wide area information
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Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

[Embassy warning] Volcano erupts in southwest Iceland (7th time)

Nov. 21, 2024, 7:16 p.m.
The relevant authorities are currently investigating the scale and damage of the eruption, and have stated that the scale of the eruption is smaller than the previous eruption (in late August this year) and that the activity appears to have already peaked. However, there is a possibility that eruption activity will continue for some time to come.
At this time, no human casualties have been confirmed, but the nearby town of Grindavik, the hot spring facility Blue Lagoon, and the Svartsengi geothermal power plant have been evacuated and are currently closed (the Blue Lagoon is closed today (November 21st)). Volcanic gas has also been observed flowing south from the eruption site toward Grindavik.

Currently, the authorities are restricting access to the area near the eruption site. Please refrain from approaching the site or standing on nearby roads (especially the road between Reykjavik and Keflavik Airport) to watch the eruption, as this not only interferes with the activities of emergency vehicles but also may cause traffic accidents.

This eruption occurred suddenly while no signs of an eruption, such as volcanic tremors or surface uplift, which had been observed before the eruption, had been observed, and the authorities had assessed that there were no signs of an eruption. The authorities have pointed out that the process leading up to the eruption may have changed, suggesting that it has become more difficult to predict future eruptions, so please continue to avoid entering the area near the eruption site as much as possible, and if you must enter the area, be sure to contact family and acquaintances and gather information in advance.

At present, the eruption is not affecting Keflavik International Airport, and flights appear to be operating as normal, but please check the latest flight status on the airport's website or with your airline.
The situation is changing every moment, so please make sure to check with the relevant authorities and news reports to get the latest information.

●Convention website:
https://www.is.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/volcano.html

●Icelandic Meteorological Office:
https://en.vedur.is/about-imo/news/a-seismic-swarm-started-north-of-grindavik-last-night

●Icelandic Civil Protection and Emergency Management Agency:
https://www.almannavarnir.is/

●Safety measures page operated by Icelandic Search and Rescue Team:
https://safetravel.is/

●Keflavík International Airport:
https://www.isavia.is/en/keflavik-airport

Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Iceland
Address: Laugavegur 182, 105 Reykjavik
Phone: +354-510-8600
Email: iceland-consul@rk.mofa.go.jp
Website: https://www.is.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
(Telephone reception hours: 9:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00. Excluding weekends and closed days.)