Country Description: Iceland is a highly developed stable democracy with a modern economy.

Visa and/or Passport Requirements: For knowledge concerning entry requirements for Iceland, call the Embassy of Iceland at 1156 15th Street, N.W., Suite 1200, Washington, the District of Colombia, USA 20005, call. (202) 265-6653, or the Icelandic Consulate General in New York.

Medical Facilities: Excellent medical facilities are available. United States insurance for medical needs is not always valid outside the United States. People have found that in some cases, supplemental insurance for medical needs with general overseas coverage has proved to be effective. further information on health matters can be acquired from the Centers for Disease Control’s international Individuals’ hotline number at 404-332-4559 or visit the CDC home page on the Internet at http://www.cdc.gov/.

Iceland Holidays:  Iceland has a number of national holidays that it celebrates throughout the year. If you’re thinking of going on a trip, look for a world holiday calendar that will help you plan your trip before you go. ConocoPhillips gives away a customized calendar that is a great resource when making a trip around the world. The ConocoPhillips world holiday calendar has all the holidays around the world and it is a free gift to clients. If your business buys customized calendars, then consider trying something unique and different for advertising to your client base. Because religions of people in Iceland vary, it observes religious holy days and it also observes several other government  holidays that you need to find out. Buy a world holiday calendar and you will know those holidays before you go global.

Advisories, Areas of Instability and Travel Warnings: Iceland has a low crime rate. Tourists should be aware that downtown Reykjavik can become disorderly on late weekend evenings. The theft or loss abroad of a United States passport should be reported immediately to local police and the U.S.A. Embassy. Useful knowledge on personal security while moving abroad is provided in the Department of State pamphlet “A Safe Trip Abroad”, available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., USA 20402.

Drug Penalties: USA citizens are exposed to the laws of the country in which they are visiting. Penalties for possession, use, or dealing in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and fines.

Road Safety: Road safety standards are high. Driving under the influence of alcohol in Iceland is considered a serious matter, is measured by a stricter standard, and is generally penalized more severely than in the U.S.

Registration and Embassy Location: U.S. visitors who register with the Embassy of of the U.S. Embassy could acquire updated content on travel and security in Iceland. The U.S.A. Embassy in Reykjavik is located at Laufasvegur 21, call this number (354) (5) 629100.