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#CARD:Iceland:Travel\Consular Information
Iceland - Consular Information Sheet
April 29, 1993
Country Description: Iceland is a highly developed stable democracy with a
modern economy. Tourist facilities are widely available.
Entry Requirements: A passport is required. A tourist or business visa is
not required for stays up to three months (the 90-day period begins when
entering the Nordic area: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland). For
further information concerning entry requirements for Iceland, travelers can
contact the Embassy of Iceland at 2022 Connecticut Avenue N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008, tel (202) 265-6653, or the Icelandic Consulate General in New
York.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities are available. U.S. medical
insurance is not always valid outside the United States. Travelers have
found that in some cases, supplemental medical insurance with specific
overseas coverage has proved to be useful. Further information on health
matters can be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control's international
travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559.
Crime Information: Iceland has a low crime rate. However, travelers can
become targets of pockpockets and purse snatchers in urban areas. An
increase in muggings and disturbances has been reported in the Reykjavik
city center, an area frequented by large numbers of adolescent youths during
the summer months. The Reykjavik police emergency number is 11166. The
fire/ambulance emergency number in Reykjavik is 11100. The loss or theft
abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to local police and
the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. U.S. citizens can refer to the
Department of State's pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad" for ways to promote a
more trouble-free trip. The pamphlet is available from the Superintendent
of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use, or dealing in
illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences
and fines. Driving under the influence of alcohol is considered a serious
matter, and the local authorities treat it as such.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register with the Consular Section of the
U.S. Embassy may obtain updated information on travel and security in Iceland.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy in Reykjavik is located at Laufasvegur
21, telephone (354-1) 629100.
No. 93-081
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated October 7, 1992, to add
information on reporting the loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport.
#ENDCARD