Iceland Travel Insurance

Basic Information About Iceland

Some important information on Iceland Travel Insurance that we think you’ll want to know before you travel.

Iceland Security Measures for travelers

The decision to visit Iceland is yours and you are also responsible for your personal safety abroad. However, we provide you reliable and relevant information in our Travel Advice to help you to make well-informed decisions as regards traveling to the Nordic island nation.

Risk Level

Iceland – Take normal security precautions 

Entry / Exit requirements

Every country or territory decides who enters or exits its borders, Iceland is not an exception. The Government of Canada will not intervene on your behalf if you do not meet Iceland’s entry or exit requirements.

The information on this page was obtained from Belgian authorities; however, it can change at any time. Moreover, you can verify the information with foreign diplomatic missions and consulates in Canada.

Passport

Your entry requirements to Iceland depend on the type of passport you use for travel. Check with your transportation company about passport requirements before you leave.

Iceland Healthcare

Healthcare services in Iceland are controlled by the state. In other words, there is no private healthcare sector in Iceland. Moreover, the Icelandic health care system is one of the best in the world but medical treatments could be expensive especially if you do not have an Iceland travel insurance policy. When traveling abroad, you also need to travel with enough money to cover potential costs and the right travel insurance for the coverage you need.

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Iceland Travel Insurance News

Iceland has a population of about 330,000 and up to 90,000 residents own guns, representing about one-third of the population, according to GunPolicy.org.

Also, research conducted by the Flemish Peace Institute in 2015 shows that Iceland has one of the highest rate of household gun ownership in Europe.

But, surprisingly, it has not had a murder due to shooting since 2007, a clear contrast with the United States.

In the U.S. 3 in 10 adults own a gun and about 11% live with someone who does. The Gun Violence Archive reported that firearms have caused a whopping 5,743 deaths in the U.S in 2018 alone.

An NBC News article published recently shows that the two countries have a mutual fondness of guns but they handle the weapons differently. The difference lies in how guns are acquired in both countries. A firearm can be bought at a store within minutes in the U.S. but Icelanders who intends to possess a gun must attend lectures and learn about firearm history, laws and safety.

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