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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Iceland
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Iceland - Consular Information Sheet
 May 24, 1994

Country Description:  Iceland is a highly developed stable 
democracy with a modern economy.  Tourist facilities are widely 
available.

Entry Requirements:  A passport is required.  A tourist or business 
visa is not required for stays up to three months (the 90-day period 
begins when entering the Nordic area: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, 
Finland, Iceland).  For further information concerning entry 
requirements for Iceland, travelers can contact the Embassy of 
Iceland at 2022 Connecticut Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, tel 
(202) 265-6653, or the Icelandic Consulate General in New York, Tel. 
(212) 686-4100.

Medical Facilities:  Excellent medical facilities are available.  
U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United 
States.  Travelers have found that in some cases, supplemental 
medical insurance with specific overseas  coverage has proved to be 
useful.  Further information on health matters can be obtained from 
the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers hotline at 
(404) 332-4559.

Crime Information:  Iceland has a low crime rate.  There is little 
violent crime.  There has been a recent small increase in muggings 
and disturbances in the Reykjavik city center, an area frequented by 
large numbers of adolescent youths in late evening and early morning 
hours, particularly on weekends.  The Reykjavik police emergency 
number is 11166.  The fire/ambulance emergency number in Reykjavik 
is 11100.   The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be 
reported immediately to local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or 
consulate.  Useful information on guarding valuables and protecting 
personal security while traveling 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. 20402.

Drug Penalties:  U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the 
country in which they are traveling.  Penalties for possession, use, 
or dealing in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can 
expect jail sentences and fines.  Driving under the influence of 
alcohol is considered a serious matter, and the local authorities 
treat it as such.

Registration:  U.S. citizens who register with the Consular Section 
of the U.S. Embassy may obtain updated information on travel and 
security in Iceland.

Embassy Location:  The U.S. Embassy in Reykjavik is located at 
Laufasvegur 21, telephone (354-1) 629100.

 No. 94-087

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated April 29, 1993, 
to add the Icelandic Consulate General's telephone number in New 
York and to update crime information.