Bringing a dog or cat to Iceland in 2026 falls into the strict category for international pet travel. Iceland is in Europe. Pets entering Iceland face quarantine on arrival (typically 14 days). A rabies titer (FAVN/RNATT) test is mandatory, with a 180-day waiting period between the blood draw and arrival.
Reviewed by Clifford Wilson, Founder of ClearToFly.pet. Compiled from official government and airline documentation. Last reviewed 2026-06-08.
Beyond rabies, Iceland requires or recommends these vaccinations:
Plan to present the following at check-in and on arrival:
Iceland has very strict pet import rules due to its isolated, disease-free status. Import permit from MAST required well in advance. Mandatory 14-day quarantine at the Keldur facility in Reykjavik. Rabies titer test must show minimum 0.5 IU/ml at least 180 days before arrival. Only dogs and cats may be imported. The entire process takes 6+ months to prepare. Limited quarantine capacity — book early.
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Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the Iceland veterinary authority via the official source: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/tracesnt/. We also recommend cross-referencing the USDA APHIS Pet Travel database for U.S.-origin pets.
Data last verified 2026-06-08 from EU TRACES. Country code: IS.