Iceland: Travelling

Entry Requirements

Passport and Visa Service: Passports and Visas
Visa HQ: Information on the visa
List of embassies and consulates abroad

Check IATA Travel Website for visa requirements and health advices.

Airport	Distance	Taxi	Bus	Train	Car Rental
Reykjavík - Keflavík Intl/Leifur Eriksson (KEF)	50 km / 30 miles	ISK 7,500-9,000 / 10 min	ISK 1,100 / 45 min	Not available	Available

Health Precautions: Excellent medical facilities are available in Iceland. No health precaution.
For Further Information on Sanitary Conditions: Travel advisory on U.S. government website
For Further Information on Safety Conditions: Advice to travelers to Iceland on the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ambulance and Police

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Time zone

Type of Climate: As its name suggests, Iceland is cold, but not as cold as might be expected because of the passing warm waters of the Gulf Stream, which regulate the climate. The summer temperatures in Reykjavík range from 41°F (5°C) at night to as high as 77°F (25°C) during the day. The average January temperature is 31°F (-0.5°C). The south is the wettest part of the country, but snow is rare. Coastal areas tend to experience winter gales and are generally windy. During the summer months there is almost continuous daylight; early spring and late autumn feature long twilights. From mid-November until the end of January, in the darkness of winter, the opposite is true, with the country only experiencing a few hours of daylight each day. The Northern Lights are often visible in autumn and early winter.
For further information: World travels: travel information

Climate

Domestic Currency: Iceland Crown
ISO Code: ISK
Possible Means of Payment: ATMs are in all towns of any significant size in Iceland and credit cards are widely accepted.

Official Language: Icelandic
Other Languages Spoken: Most of the Icelanders can speak English and Danish.
Business Language: English

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