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Largely safe — some caution advised.

3 governments of 11 advise increased caution. The majority rate this destination all-clear.

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

United States
United States
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Iceland is generally a safe destination for travelers. Iceland regularly experiences quickly changing weather, dangerous natural features, active volcanoes, and earthquakes. Review our information on…
Canada
Canada
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Iceland - Take normal security precautions Take normal security precautions in Iceland.
Ireland
Ireland
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal precautions in Iceland.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Recently there has been a series of volcanic eruptions on the Reykjanes peninsula in south-west Iceland. For more details see Extreme weather and natural disasters . No travel can be guaranteed safe.…
New Zealand
New Zealand
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Some things that New Zealanders travelling or living in Iceland should be aware of are: Weather and natural hazards – volcanic activity and severe weather can affect local infrastructure create…
Netherlands
Netherlands
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
No special safety risks in Iceland.
France
France
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal security precautions in Iceland.
Germany
Germany
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal security precautions in Iceland.
Poland
Poland
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal security precautions in Iceland.
Taiwan
Taiwan
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise caution in Iceland.
South Korea
South Korea
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise caution in Iceland.
Japan
Japan
No advisory published
No rating

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

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Where the governments disagree on Iceland

Opinion on Iceland is divided, though not dramatically: ratings run from level 1 to level 2. Three of the eleven take the stricter view, and the remaining eight see no cause for it. A one-level split of this kind usually reflects differing thresholds between governments rather than a dispute about the facts.

Currency varies between sources. South Korea's is the oldest assessment of Iceland on file, last revised in May 2025, while the rest have been reviewed more recently.

The warnings for Iceland are not uniform across the country. Two distinct areas are singled out by at least one government. Among them: The Reykjanes Peninsula and Grindavík.

Your own government's rating is the one your insurer and embassy will act on, so read that source first — the one level of daylight between the strictest and most relaxed assessments here is context, not a substitute for it.

Derived from 11 government assessments for Iceland, most recently reviewed in October 2026.

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Reykjavik
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Akureyri
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Keflavik
The international airport town and Blue Lagoon gateway on the Reykjanes volcanic peninsula. The Viking World museum and dramatic coastal lava fields are nearby.
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