Low riskEurope · Northern EuropeIceland Travel Health Guide
Low risk
Iceland carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
Overall risk
Low risk
Malaria
None
Best time to visit
Year-round
Recommended vaccines
Routine Vaccines
Make sure all your routine vaccines are current, including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.
COVID-19
Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.
Hepatitis A
Consider hepatitis A vaccine if you'll be visiting rural areas, small towns, or eating street food.
Hepatitis B
Get hepatitis B vaccine if you haven't been vaccinated before.
Measles
Make sure you're fully vaccinated against measles with MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.
Rabies
Rabies vaccine may be needed if you'll have high-risk animal contact or limited access to medical care. Rabid dogs are uncommon in Iceland and rabies vaccines are widely available.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine is not needed for travel to Iceland.
Disease risks
Emergency numbers
Police
112
Medical / Ambulance
112
Fire
112
U.S. Embassy
+45-3341-7100
Iceland travel health FAQ
Do I need vaccines to travel to Iceland?▼
For travel to Iceland, Routine Vaccines, COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Measles are recommended; Rabies and Yellow Fever may be advised depending on your itinerary. Make sure your routine vaccinations (such as MMR, Tdap, polio and seasonal flu) are up to date, and see a travel-health provider about 4–6 weeks before you leave.
Is there malaria in Iceland?▼
No — Iceland is not considered a malaria-risk destination, so antimalarial medication is not routinely needed. Basic insect-bite precautions are still sensible.
Is it safe to travel to Iceland?▼
From a travel-health standpoint, Iceland is currently rated low risk. Iceland carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
What are the emergency phone numbers in Iceland?▼
Key emergency numbers in Iceland are Police 112, Medical / Ambulance 112, Fire 112 and U.S. Embassy +45-3341-7100. Save them before you travel and confirm the current numbers with your accommodation on arrival.
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Build my Trip KitSources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.