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Iceland - Consular Information Sheet
May 24, 1994
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, Tel. (212) 686-4100.
Medical Facilities: Excellent 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. There is little violent
crime. There has been a recent small increase in muggings and disturbances
in the Reykjavik city center, an area frequented by large numbers of
adolescent youths in late evening and early morning hours, particularly on
weekends. 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. Useful information on guarding
valuables and protecting personal security while traveling abroad is
provided in the Department of State pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad," 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. 94-087
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated April 29, 1993, to add
the Icelandic Consulate General's telephone number in New York and to update
crime information.