Government Advisory
20
LowLevel 1: Exercise normal precautions
Iceland
EuropeHigher risk than 63% of countries. Main concerns: civil unrest and violent incidents.
Traveler Practical Risk
46
ElevatedConfidence: high. Main drivers: civil unrest, violent incidents, transport reliability.
Risk Profile
Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions
📢Civil Unrest
Europe avg: 5175
⚠️Violent Incident
Europe avg: 2455
🚌Transport
Europe avg: 3855
🎭Scams
Europe avg: 4055
🔓Petty Crime
Europe avg: 1830
🌊Natural Disaster
Europe avg: 2624
🏥Health
Europe avg: 1818
Practical advice
- ✓Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.
Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 8/22/2024
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2024-08-22 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.
Frequently Asked Questions — Iceland
- Is Iceland safe to travel to?
- Iceland has a practical risk score of 46/100 (Elevated). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and violent incidents.
- What are the main travel risks in Iceland?
- The primary risk factors for travelers in Iceland are: civil unrest, violent incidents, transport reliability. Petty crime is rated 30/100 and violent incidents 55/100.
- What is the current travel advisory for Iceland?
- The U.S. Department of State advisory for Iceland is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- What safety tips should I know before visiting Iceland?
- Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.
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