Iceland Beach Holidays

You can stay in Iceland for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa as a tourist.

Your passport must be issued less than 10 years before the date you arrive and be valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area.

At border control, you may need to show a return or onward ticket and proof you have enough money for your stay.

On your first visit, you may need to register biometric details like fingerprints or a photo at a special booth before the immigration desk at the border.

If your passport is missing an entry or exit stamp, show evidence like boarding passes and ask the border guards to add the date and location in your passport.

You must declare any currency worth 10,000 euros or more when entering or leaving Iceland.

You cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into Iceland, with some exceptions for certain baby foods and medical requirements.

Carry some form of ID, such as a photocard driving licence or a copy of your passport, but keep your original passport somewhere safe.

Petty theft and antisocial behaviour can occur, particularly around bars in downtown Reykjavík, so take sensible precautions and keep your belongings safe.

Using illegal drugs, even small amounts, carries severe penalties including long jail sentences and heavy fines.

When hiking, choose a trail suited for your level, keep a safe distance from the ocean, cliff edges and hot springs, and take adequate supplies.

Driving conditions can be challenging, speed limits are lower than in the UK, and damage to rental cars from strong winds, sand or ash is often not covered by insurance.

It is illegal to smoke or use e-cigarettes in restaurants, bars, public transport and public buildings, and you could get a fine.

If hiking, leave your travel plans and contact details with your hotel and take a phone with you.