Iceland removes all COVID-19 related travel restrictions

In a bid to boost travel in the country, Iceland has lifted all of its COVID-19 restrictions, including all border-related restrictions.

With this, Iceland has become the latest country to remove all pandemic-era rules and regulations. As per the Ministry of Health and Ministry for Foreign Affairs, travellers visiting Iceland will no longer have to show a negative RT-PCR test report to enter the country.

In fact, Iceland will be welcoming travellers irrespective of their vaccination status. The government has expressed, “No disease prevention measures will be in place at the border, regardless of whether individuals are vaccinated or unvaccinated.”

In a statement, Iceland’s Minister of Health, Willum Þór Þórsson, said that they can truly rejoice at this turning-point, but nonetheless the government wants people to be careful along with practicing personal infection prevention measures. The government also recommends not to interact with others if they notice any COVID symptoms.

Earlier, travellers to Iceland had to carry their proof of vaccination completed within nine months or show proof of a booster shot. The government has also decided to remove all limits on social gatherings along with doing away with the quarantine requirements for people who test positive for the virus.

After Iceland, Israel is also planning to welcome unvaccinated travellers from next month. On the other hand, France is waiving all pre-departure testing requirements for fully vaccinated travellers.