Starting tomorrow Iceland will open it's borders to vaccinated Americans!

[Birdie dog]

One issue, they won't accept paper cards. We need to be moving forward on a widely accepted electronic record ASAP!

 

[lpm23]

One issue, they won't accept paper cards. We need to be moving forward on a widely accepted electronic record ASAP!

That still means no children though right?

 

[sayhello]

That still means no children though right?

Right, until they start vaccinating children (or your children have had COVID-19 previously) they can't go to Iceland yet.

From Icelandair's website:

If you do not have proof of vaccination or of previous COVID infection, the following applies:

From USA and Canada: External Schengen borders are closed to USA and Canada, therefore we are currently unable to welcome US or Canadian passport-holders who do not hold proof of vaccination or prior infection. Note that some exceptions apply for close family ties and for essential travel - read more at the official site: Regarding travel restrictions to Iceland as a result of COVID-19

(Note, the "close family ties" mentioned above is close family to someone who is a resident of Iceland).

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[beansmom]

One issue, they won't accept paper cards. We need to be moving forward on a widely accepted electronic record ASAP!

well, then how do you prove it?

anyway, MSN seems to say different? Update 3/17/21: Iceland has updated its document requirements, so CDC-issued certificates and U.S. laboratory results should now be accepted for entry.

 

[Viking7641]

Good time to go without crowds. It's also a ridiculously easy place to travel.

 

[sayhello]

Good time to go without crowds. It's also a ridiculously easy place to travel.

Wow! "Easy to travel" is *not* the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Iceland. The logistics have been pretty intense to me!

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[hmkenn0]

Wow! "Easy to travel" is *not* the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Iceland. The logistics have been pretty intense to me!

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I completely agree with the easy to travel- especially in non-Covid times. In fact, I now suggest this as the *first foreign country to visit for friends and family. It's only 4.5 hours from Boston, everyone speaks English very well, and renting AirBnBs and such is super simple. They also have a TON of pizza places if your kids are picky. We found every museum, etc. perfect for families with lots of great tours. You definitely need to visit the Westmann Islands and see the Puffins!!!

 

[Viking7641]

Wow! "Easy to travel" is *not* the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Iceland. The logistics have been pretty intense to me!

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perfect English (i speak some Icelandic but it wasn’t even worth trying) Hotels in every town. Hard to get lost.

 

[Scott H]

I just go for the Hot Dogs.

 

[aggiedog]

#3 for easy to travel. I was supposed to be there this past September.

I was just talking to an acquaintance about Iceland and she was complaining that she didn't like the food - too much fish. I asked "what about the hot dogs?" She had no idea what I was talking about. How can you go to Iceland and not know about the hot dogs??? Shoot, even their gas station packaged sandwiches are good.

 

[pjacobi]

Iceland is a long way to go for just a hot dog!

How about sheep head? Svið - Wikipedia

Or fermented shark? Hákarl - Wikipedia


-Paul

 

[Scott H]

The first time I asked a local friend about shark, he responded - we don't eat that LOL

Yes If you didn't get a hot dog you were not there LOL

Also the Lamb Soup at Street Food Reykjavik is very good, oh and Skyr and Kleinurs (doughnuts)

We are set for a quick 5 day trip in Sept, Before the pandemic we get there once or twice a year.

 

[DCPhotoGal]

That still means no children though right?

Unless they are 16+... mine will both be vaccinated before my husband and I because they are lifeguards.

 

[sayhello]

The first time I asked a local friend about shark, he responded - we don't eat that LOL

Yes If you didn't get a hot dog you were not there LOL

Also the Lamb Soup at Street Food Reykjavik is very good, oh and Skyr and Kleinurs (doughnuts)

We are set for a quick 5 day trip in Sept, Before the pandemic we get there once or twice a year.

Also the rye bread Ice Cream at Café Loki. Yumm!

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[Scott H]

Café Loki. Yumm! yep

 

[travelmomof3]

We've had Iceland on our radar for a while and I was so excited when I saw this! But we have one under 16 kiddo who of course has not been vaccinated...huge bummer! I understand, though. We will just (not so) patiently wait until either kids can be vaccinated or if they change their requirements about kids in tow with vaccinated parents!

 

[China Expat]

14 day self drive booked for July14! Cannot wait. Our second time.

 

[aggiedog]

I have a Danube river cruise scheduled for Sept 1. I'm only 50% sure it will happen, but if it doesn't, I think I'll just throw together a quick Iceland trip instead.

 

[RJake1]

One issue, they won't accept paper cards. We need to be moving forward on a widely accepted electronic record ASAP!

I don't think that is correct. From the visiticeland.com website:
Proof of a valid vaccination certificate (CDC, WHO, Yellow Card) Certificates can be either on paper format or electronic Certificates of vaccination accepted at the border for exemption of border measures due to COVID-19 (landlaeknir.is)