Iceland Travel Advice

Passport & Visas

If you are a citizen of the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or the US, you do not require a visa to enter Iceland for stays up to 90 days. Check with your country’s embassy for the latest information regarding entry visa.

Your passport needs to be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival in Iceland, and you should carry your passport or travel document with you at all times. 

Check with your embassy or your official government website for foreign Iceland travel advice. Bear in mind that the information we provide is for guidance only, and you should check the details as it is your responsibility to have all the official documents ready before traveling. 

You can consult the latest travel advice from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. We recommend all travelers to check their Government National Travel Advisory prior to their departure: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, USA 

Travel Insurance 

You need to have valid and adequate travel insurance before your tour with Travel Talk begins. It is your responsibility to have your insurance ready, but we are more than happy to provide you with guidance in the process. WorldNomads.com is one of the travel insurance providers that you can go with. You can visit our travel insurance page for more details. For now, here is some Iceland travel advice that you need to keep in mind when choosing the right plan.

When to Go

The best time to visit Iceland is in summer when the nordic island offers a combination of the most ideal conditions. The weather is as warm as it gets in these higher latitudes with an average temperature of 8°C. You will get to experience the iconic Midnight Sun of Iceland if you come in summer. However, catching sight of the northern lights is relatively difficult compared to the winter. As days are unusually long from June to August, we recommend packing eye patches for good sleep. Also, keep in mind that summer is the peak season for Iceland tours, so you will find the must-see sights like the Blue Lagoon bustling with travelers.

If you wish to avoid the crowds of summer and experience the best of quintessential Iceland, September to December is the best time to visit Iceland. Temperatures vary between -2 and 8°C, and the weather reveals the nordic spirit of the island. Prepare for occasional rainfall if you are traveling in October. From November to December, the skies become clear and the northern lights put on a dazzling show. The coming winter offers a perfect time for the best places to visit in Iceland. To get a taste of the county’s authentic atmosphere, plan a trip at Christmas when the festive cheer is at its most happening.