What can I bring with me to Iceland?

Food

Personal import of meat and dairy products from third countries (non-EU/non-EEA countries) to Iceland is prohibited

Diseases can be transmitted to animals and man from food of animal origin.

Travelers from EU (European Union)/EEA (European Economic Area) best avoid bringing meat or milk products to Iceland as they can carry animal diseases.

• Exceptions to personal import of food from third countries

Clothes

Wear and bring clean clothes and shoes. Dirt can carry animal diseases. 

Horseriding clothes and equipment

Importing used riding equipment and used riding gloves is strictly prohibited

This applies to saddles, bridles, nosebands, pads, rugs, whips, etc.

Riding clothes and boots must be cleaned and disinfected prior to entry.

Fishing equipment

Importing used fishing equipment is strictly forbidden unless disinfected

This applies to fishing rods, reels, hooks/lures/flies, waders, nets, etc. Disinfection must be carried out by a veterinarian or another approved person/company from the country of embarkation and a certificate of disinfection presented when transporting the equipment to Iceland.

Live animals

Importing pets or other live animals is strictly prohibited without an import permit from MAST

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