Date	|	Description	Link
2020-07-16		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Revised list - residents of twelve non-EEA and Schengen states allowed to visit Iceland. Two countries have been removed from the previous list on 7/15/2020: Serbia and Montenegro.
2020-07-16		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Travellers from Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Germany to be exempt from quarantine requirements. These four countries represent almost half of the inbound flights to Iceland.
2020-07-16		Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings Travellers from Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Germany to be exempt from screening requirements
2020-07-15		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions lifting visa restrictions for residents of fourteen non-EEA and Schengen states as of July 15. The 14 states are Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay. The new regulation also states that the travel restrictions do not apply to citizens and residents of Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, and the Vatican.
2020-07-15		Public health measures: Testing policy antibody testing policy
2020-07-13		Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings The revision will only apply to Icelandic citizens and residents of Iceland who choose to be tested at the border. They would be required to self-quarantine for five days
2020-07-13		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies The revision will only apply to Icelandic citizens and residents of Iceland who choose to be tested at the border. They would be required to undergo a second test, free of charge, to eliminate the risk of a false-negative result.
2020-07-10		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies During the first five days after arrival in Iceland, Icelanders and residents in Iceland should: follow the isolation/quarantine/social distancing guidelines outlined
2020-07-09		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Support loans activated on Ísland.is. Support loans are part of the government’s resilience measures and are intended to support small and medium-sized companies that have experienced a large drop in revenue.
2020-07-09		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures ISK 200 million. additional funding for regional development plans. The budget comes through the supplementary budget for the year 2020, which was approved by Althingi on 30 March. to respond to the effects of the Covid-19 epidemic in rural areas.
2020-07-06		Social distancing: Schools closure  Support for the private media due to the influence of COVID-19
2020-07-03		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures temporarily offer a counter-contribution to investments in start-up companies under pre-determined conditions with a temporary support measure, Stuðnings-Kríu.
2020-07-03		Movement restrictions: Curfews extend the advertisement restricting meetings unchanged by three weeks, ie. until July 26. The opening hours of arcades and restaurants with a license to serve wine will also remain unchanged and may be open until 23.00 in the evening.
2020-07-03		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings extend the advertisement restricting meetings unchanged by three weeks, ie. until July 26. The number of meetings is still limited to 500 people.
2020-07-01		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system One-time compensation payment for healthcare workers that were providing services at front lines
2020-07-01		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures passengers who choose to be tested on arrival will be charged a fee of ISK 11,000 if paid on site, but ISK 9000 if paid in advance. The fee is lower than initially announced (ISK 15000) as the testing has proven more cost-efficient than expected, due to higher testing capacity.
2020-06-30		Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings EU/Schengen citizens and residents are free to travel to Iceland under the condition that they preregister prior to arrival and undergo either a PCR test or a 14-day quarantine upon arrival.
2020-06-30		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies EU/Schengen citizens and residents are free to travel to Iceland under the condition that they preregister prior to arrival and undergo either a PCR test or a 14-day quarantine upon arrival.
2020-06-30		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions removal of temporary travel restrictions into the Schengen area for residents of 15 countries. Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea, Montenegro, Tunisia, Thailand, Uruguay, China (Subject to reciprocity)
2020-06-24		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Decreased funding for the Local Government Equalization Fund, reassessed due to the economic impact of the Covid-19 epidemic
2020-06-23		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures grants for initiatives in youth work or for the loss of income of associations due to COVID-19
2020-06-16		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The Ministry sponsors training courses for jobseekers
2020-06-15		Public health measures: Testing policy Voluntary test possible for tourists arriving from abroad (EU) instead of 14 days quarantine; fee for test is around 100 EUR
2020-06-15		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Tourists arriving may decide to forgo 14 days quarantine by doing a test; children are exempted in any case
2020-06-15		Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival Arriving tourists need to fill a form prior to arrival
2020-06-15		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Crowd limits lifted form 200 to 500 people
2020-06-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Lifting of maximum person limit for swimming pools and fitness centers
2020-06-15		Public health measures: General recommendations Tourists are recommended to download tracking app
2020-06-15		Public health measures: General recommendations Extension until 30th June: Recommendation against travel beyond external EU borders
2020-06-12		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Extension until 1st July: Border closure for external EU, EFTA and UK borders
2020-06-04		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Iceland is contributing half a billion ISK in vaccine development
2020-06-03		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures One time payment for carers of disabled and chronically ill children
2020-06-02		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Social and Employment Teams Following Covid-19 Launched
2020-05-31		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Hairdressers, beauty salons, massage parlors, museums and other similar activities under certain strict conditions
2020-05-31		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Restaurants, entertainment venues, pubs and arcades: It is possible to be open until 23:00.
2020-05-29		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures ISK 75 million support for the leisure of 12-16 year olds this summer
2020-05-28		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system An internet chat with nurses will be available every day from 9am to 6pm. 8 am - 10 pm
2020-05-26		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Increases in government budget to cover COVID-19 economic impacts through labour market measure, as a third package with 65 bn. Kroner
2020-05-26		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared State of emergency lowered to crisis state
2020-05-26		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Icelandic companies can apply for an exemption for nationals of non-EEA and EFTA nationals on the basis that these are urgent matters from the existing travel restrictions
2020-05-25		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Gatherings of up to 200 people allowed again; set until 21st June
2020-05-25		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Restaurants, cafes and alike will allowed to be open until 2300 again
2020-05-25		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings 2m rule does not apply anymore to the general population but remains encouraged for at-risk populations and businesses need to ensure their need can be met (e.g. specific rows at theaters allowing for greater distancing)
2020-05-25		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Fitness centres and swimming pools are open with a maximum of 50% of their normal capacity
2020-05-19		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Working group assigned to assess the state of the local government
2020-05-19		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The catch limit that can be transferred to next year for fishers was increased from 15 to 25 %
2020-05-18		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Swimming pools and baths allowed to reopen, subject to certain conditions
2020-05-15		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Some professionals arriving in Iceland including scientists, filmmakers and athletes will be eligible for a modified quarantine
2020-05-15		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Some professionals arriving in Iceland including scientists, filmmakers and athletes will be eligible for a modified quarantine
2020-05-14		Public health measures: Psychological assistance and medical social work Research on well-being of students during COVID-19 on the way
2020-05-14		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies People arriving from Greenland or Faroe Islands are not required to isolate for 14 days anymore, as the lists are not perceived as at-risk countries anymore
2020-05-13		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Extension until 15th June: 14 day quarantine for all arrivals
2020-05-13		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures ISK 200 million additional funding in regional plans
2020-05-12		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Agreement with all major commercial banks for granting additional loans
2020-05-11		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Agreement between government and Iceland Air to maintain minimum international flight schedule
2020-05-08		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Ease of taxi driver permit granting
2020-05-04		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Extension: Exemptions for economically important companies will remain unchanged
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services The reception of the Director of Health opens again
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Schools closure  Opening of traditional schooling in kindergartens and compulsory schools, it is possible to re-open upper secondary and university schools with some restriction
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Limit of people gathering raised from 20 to 50, two meter rules of distancing remain unchanged
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Organized sports activities for preschool and elementary school children will be permitted outdoors with the following restrictions: no more than 50 persons in a group, two meters distance kept as much as possible; Other organized sports activities permitted outdoors with max 4 persons, no contact and at least 2 meters distance, limited use of common equipment
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Sports and swimming lessons
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Leisure and social center work resumes their work
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services New services may be started, such as at hairdressing massage and beauty parlors, dentists can start work and museums can reopen for their clients
2020-05-04		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Health services: All health activities that are not optional or elective allowed. Dentistry will also be permitted.
2020-05-04		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Optional surgeries and invasive examinations will be permitted and various other restrictions on health care will be lifted. The Minister of Health has decided on this in accordance with the proposal of the Medical Director of Health.
2020-05-04		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Extension: The Director of Health’s instructions from March 23 last. Optional surgeries or other invasive procedures remain unchanged.
2020-05-04		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Study initiated on the antibody prevalence in the general population
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Extension: closure of swimming pools and fitness centres
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Extension: closure of places of entertainment, pubs, arcades and similar activities
2020-04-30		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The Sports and Olympic Association of Iceland will be assigned to allocate ISK 450 million. State support for the Sports Movement to meet the impact of COVID-19.
2020-04-29		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced The tournament is held as a foreign model under the name "HacktheCrisisIceland" and is part of the government’s COVID-19 pandemic investment campaign and the government intends to spend 150 m.kr. in promoting innovative solutions
2020-04-28		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Extension until 1st June: for the mandatory check-ups of vehicles
2020-04-28		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Guidance towards municipalities on services for people with disabilities
2020-04-28		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture, has signed a regulation amending the allocation of regional quotas to fishing vessels in the 2019/2020 fishing year
2020-04-28		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Extension: Government announces extension of part-time unemployment benefits until 31st August
2020-04-28		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Government of Iceland announces increased support for companies, including simpler rules on financial restructuring of companies also companies will be given the opportunity to apply for government support to pay a portion of salary costs for any staff member during their notice period
2020-04-24		Movement restrictions: Border checks  In connection with the mandatory quarantine regulation change
2020-04-24		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies All persons arriving in Iceland will need to be quarantined for 14 days; set until 15th May
2020-04-24		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Guidance document on self-quarantine updated
2020-04-24		Public health measures: General recommendations Extension: advice against any travels abroad
2020-04-22		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Food fund with ISK 500 million established for the agricultural sector
2020-04-21		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Package for the start-up sector
2020-04-21		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Package for the tourism sector
2020-04-21		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The government has decided to raise funding in the artist’s salary fund by ISK 250 million.
2020-04-21		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The Government intends to support the operation of private media with ISK 350 million
2020-04-21		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The Directorate of Labor will receive up to ISK 100 million of additional funding for the Agency’s operations due to increased projects related to COVID-19.
2020-04-21		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Worth up to 420m USD, the latest phase of the economic response focuses on support and protections for small enterprises, innovation and vulnerable groups.; Closure subsidies to compensate companies forced to halt their operations for public health reasons; Immediate support loans for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME); Companies to be allowed to carry 2020 losses back to offset 2019 income tax; Jobseekers and vulnerable groups to receive dedicated support; Multi-faceted support for children – special recreational subsidy for low-income families; Wage differentials paid to healthcare workers due to COVID-19; Strengthening of food production through innovation and marketing
2020-04-21		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Funds set up to support summer school terms and creation of over 3,000 summer jobs for students in Iceland; Summer term for students – work, study, and entrepreneurial projects
2020-04-21		Public health measures: Psychological assistance and medical social work Economic support increased with focus on mental health with remote medical services being strengthened and new campaign against domestic violence
2020-04-21		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Prioritisation of innovation with increased investments and higher reimbursement for research and development, as part of additional economic package
2020-04-20		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Unit on information mismanagement established
2020-04-20		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures ESA: Guarantee of additional loans by credit institutions to companies for COVID-19 complies with the EEA Agreement
2020-04-20		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Regulation from the Ministry of Industry, the Minister of Industry and Innovation, which allows film producers to request a special payment for the reimbursement of interim settlements for projects that have already been granted a reimbursement for costs.
2020-04-20		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Minister of Tourism, Industry and Innovation, has allocated 200 million kr. additional contribution to the Tourist Fund’s Construction Fund in 2020,
2020-04-17		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs and the Central Bank of Iceland have signed an agreement on the conditions for the implementation of state guarantees on additional loans by credit institutions to companies
2020-04-17		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Nordic Ministers for Co-operation decided to increase Nordic funding to meet Covid-19 funding the Nordic Council of Ministers’ efforts
2020-04-16		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Speeding up payments for agriculture, especially targeted towards large-scale sheep farmers
2020-04-16		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Extension until 15th May: foreigners who are neither EEA nor EFTA nationals will continue to be prohibited from entering the country (exemption is prove of urgent matter)
2020-04-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Air transport to Egilsstadir and Ísafjörður secured up to and including 5 May
2020-04-15		Public health measures: Psychological assistance and medical social work Production of resources to ensure good mental health
2020-04-15		Public health measures: Psychological assistance and medical social work Provision of additional emergency services and phone-based services
2020-04-15		Public health measures: Psychological assistance and medical social work Mental health team for prisoners established in December 2019 that now leads efforts during COVID-19 times
2020-04-14		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Cross-Nordic group tasked to outline a Nordic roadmap for closer cooperation established; particularly for tourism and industry
2020-04-14		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Half a billion kr. will run for cultural work and creative arts, with a special focus on self-employed artists, and ISK 500 million. for sports and youth activities, to meet the impact of COVID-19. Then it will be ISK 100 million. devoted to the preservation of cultural heritage with a special contribution to a housing protection fund
2020-04-14		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Funding for research into the mental health effects of the COVID-19 in Iceland
2020-04-10		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns General awareness campaigns on staying healthy during the home stay, including presencing, showing kindness and compassion and getting good sleep
2020-04-06		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Awareness of not using alcohol of drugs as relief for this situation
2020-04-01		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Volunatary tracking app used for contact tracing
2020-03-30		Public health measures: General recommendations Preventive measure recommendation for the elderly
2020-03-24		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Ban on gatherings of more than 20 people
2020-03-24		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Then 20 person gathering-ban also affects public places such as swimming pools, gyms, pubs and museums, which should remain closed for the duration of the ban.
2020-03-24		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Grocery stores may have up to 100 person in the store at the same time, if 2m safety distance can be kept
2020-03-23		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Extension: Ban on gathering of 20+ persons until 4th May
2020-03-23		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Discontinuation of all non-essential health procedures
2020-03-21		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Extensive economic measures of 1.6bn USD implemented, including state-backed loans, government uptake of salaries, tax deferral, child benefit payment, VAT return for construction projects
2020-03-20		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Non-EU citizen are not allowed to enter Island anymore
2020-03-19		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies All people arriving to Iceland are mandated to self-quaratine for 14 days, irrespective of place of departure and nationality
2020-03-16		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings limit of public gatherings to 100 people
2020-03-16		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies 14 day self-quarantine for all those arriving from high risk places.
2020-03-13		Public health measures: Mass population testing All citizens are offered screening
2020-03-13		Social distancing: Schools closure  Secondary and university buildings are closed; pre-school and elementary schools continue if they can keep minimum distance;
2020-03-10		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Specific support to the tourism sector
2020-03-06		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Did not trigger additional measures than those already in place
2020-02-28		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Targeted material development for explaining COVID-19 to kids
2020-02-24		Public health measures: General recommendations Discouraging of all unnecessary travels