Iceland’s latest immigration policy: Which countries in Iceland are exempt from inspection?

Iceland is located in the North Atlantic region, far away from the British Isles. It is a place with unique geographical environment and landforms, where you can feel the most mysterious natural phenomena of nature. It is also a relatively developed area for hot spring tourism, attracting tourists from many countries and regions around the world. Here, I will share with you the specific Icelandic entry policy.

On July 15, 2008, Icelandic epidemiologist Solov announced at a press conference yesterday afternoon that starting from Thursday, July 16, travelers from Norway, Denmark, Finland and Germany There will be no more border checks or quarantines.

Previously, Iceland also exempted tourists from border inspections or quarantine in Greenland and the Faroe Islands. In this way, Iceland will exempt tourists from six countries (regions) from quarantine, and Icelanders from these countries will not have to undergo screening or quarantine after arriving in Iceland.

Solov also said that if tourists want to enter Iceland without quarantine and screening, they must stay in a low-risk country (one of the six countries mentioned above) for at least two weeks, and There are no symptoms such as fever and cough. Otherwise, they are subject to border inspection or quarantine.

Iceland’s latest immigration policy

According to the website of the Chinese Embassy in Iceland, the Icelandic government recently announced that all immigrants (including national citizens and foreign tourists) arriving in Iceland from June 15 ) must choose between getting tested for COVID-19 or being quarantined for two weeks. The first two weeks of testing are free. Starting July 1, each person must pay a test fee of 15,000 kronor (approximately $114). Children born in 2005 and later are exempt from testing and quarantine.

All personnel must register online (https://www.covid.is/) before entering the country and provide personal information, contact information, flight information and travel plans. They will be accepted at airports, ports and other places after entry. detection.

There is no need to wait after the test, but necessary protective measures should be taken before the test results are known. Generally, the test results will be notified via text message within 24 hours. Those with positive test results will need further examination. If necessary, they must be quarantined free of charge in a quarantine center.

The Chinese Embassy in Iceland reminds Chinese citizens in Iceland to pay attention to the above-mentioned practices of Iceland, strictly abide by relevant regulations, raise awareness of prevention, and protect themselves. Since the epidemic in Iceland has not yet been resolved, please try to avoid going to crowded places, pay attention to personal hygiene, wash hands, disinfect and ventilate frequently.

If you have fever, cough and other symptoms or have been in contact with a confirmed case, please call 1700 or 354-5444113 for help. Don't go directly to the hospital. If you have any questions, you can call the 24-hour consular protection hotline of the embassy in Iceland, and the embassy staff will provide necessary assistance.

If a Chinese citizen is diagnosed with COVID-19 or is quarantined for observation while in Iceland, please notify the embassy as soon as possible so that the embassy can provide timely assistance.

Iceland emergency phone number: 112

Iceland Health Authority website: https://www.landlaeknir.is/

Iceland information website: https:// www.covid.is/, COVID-19

Global Insurance and Service Emergency Call Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 86-10-12308

The 24-hour insurance hotline of the Chinese Embassy in Iceland: 354 -8932688