Iceland travel advice updated with EES information and volcanic eruptions
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has updated its travel advice for Iceland, adding information on the European Entry-Exit System (EES) and noting a series of recent volcanic eruptions on the Reykjanes peninsula. Travellers are advised to check the latest entry rules and obtain appropriate travel insurance.
Impact and considerations
Volcanic activity in Iceland may affect business travel safety; EES implementation will affect entry procedures, so companies need to be aware.
Key points
- FCDO updated Iceland travel advice with EES information.
- A series of volcanic eruptions on the Reykjanes peninsula.
- Travellers should obtain appropriate travel insurance.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 11 Aug 2026, 17:17
- Page published
- 12 Aug 2026, 13:32
- Last updated
- 11 Aug 2026, 17:17
- Original links
- FCDO Travel Advice:Iceland travel advice (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 11 Aug 2026, 17:17