It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. You should take out appropriate travel insurance that includes cover for emergency medical treatment and associated costs.

From 1 January 2021, most people cannot use a UK-issued European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) to get medical treatment in Iceland.

To read more about what your travel insurance should cover, see the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.

Approximately 261,000 British nationals visited Iceland through Keflavik airport in 2019. Most visits are trouble-free.

If you’re living in or moving to Iceland, read the Living in Iceland guide in addition to this travel advice.

Iceland is volcanically and seismically active and weather conditions can be severe and change rapidly. Monitor the Icelandic Met Office website, the Safe Travel website, and the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration website for the latest updates and follow the advice of the local authorities. In case of an emergency, the Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management in Iceland will send out text messages to anyone located in the vicinity. For more information see Natural disasters

On 5 July 2023 Reykjanes Peninsula began experiencing intense seismic activity. A volcanic fissure eruption may startstarted with10 shortJuly. notice. Police have advised people to stay away from the area. area.  For more information see Natural disastersdisasters.

If you need to contact the emergency services, call 112.

If you’re travelling around Iceland leave your travel plans with Safe Travel in case you need assistance from the Icelandic emergency services. Keep mobile phones switched on and always follow the advice of the local authorities.

Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Iceland, attacks can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism

If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.