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Iceland
Pet Types
Dogs Regulations
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Vaccinations
Rabies vaccination and serologic titre are required for dogs from Category 2 countries (e.g., USA). Follow the MAST D2 guidance.
- Pet must be microchipped before rabies vaccination.
- Rabies vaccination administered after microchip implantation.
- Rabies antibody titre: blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination; result ≥ 0.5 IU/mL at an approved laboratory.
- Wait at least 90 days after the blood draw (successful titre) before import.
Parasite control is required per MAST guidance.
- Two broad-spectrum parasite treatments: first 21–28 days before import, second 5–10 days before import.
- Additional dog-specific parasite measures apply, including control measures related to Angiostrongylus, per MAST guidance.
Testing requirements per MAST D2 guidance.
- Brucella canis testing as specified by MAST.
- Leishmania testing applies for intact dogs (as specified by MAST).
Certifications
An import permit from the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) is required.
- Obtain a MAST import permit before travel.
- Coordinate admission with an approved quarantine station before booking transport.
Use MAST Certificate D2 for dogs from Category 2 countries and submit materials for pre-approval.
- Health certificate D2 completed and signed by the official/authorized veterinarian.
- Submit the signed certificate and laboratory/test reports to MAST 5–10 days before arrival for pre-approval.
According to USDA APHIS, endorsement is not required at this time for pet dogs to Iceland.
Microchip
An ISO-compliant microchip is required and must be implanted before rabies vaccination.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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Quarantine
Dogs are subject to quarantine on arrival in Iceland.
- Minimum 14-day quarantine on arrival.
- Quarantine occurs after entry via Keflavík Airport; admission must be coordinated with the quarantine station’s schedule in advance.
Residence/origin eligibility
Origin and residency requirements apply for pets entering Iceland.
- USA is a Category 2 (rabies-controlled) origin for the purposes of D2/C2 guidance.
- Pets must have remained in an approved country for at least the last 6 months or since birth.
Prohibitions and conditions
Certain dogs and conditions are not permitted.
- Import of wolf–dog hybrids (≥10 generations) and listed prohibited breeds (and their recent crosses) is not allowed.
- Pregnant or lactating females are not permitted.
Planning and timing
Pre-approval timelines and coordination are required.
- Submit health certificate and test results to MAST 5–10 days prior to arrival for pre-approval.
- Book quarantine admission before purchasing travel to ensure space and approved arrival timing.
Cats Regulations
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Vaccinations
Rabies vaccination and serologic titre are required for cats from Category 2 countries. Follow the MAST C2 guidance.
- Pet must be microchipped before rabies vaccination.
- Rabies vaccination administered after microchip implantation.
- Rabies antibody titre: blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination; result ≥ 0.5 IU/mL at an approved laboratory.
- Wait at least 90 days after the blood draw (successful titre) before import.
Parasite control is required per MAST guidance.
- Two broad-spectrum parasite treatments: first 21–28 days before import, second 5–10 days before import.
Testing requirements per MAST C2 guidance.
- FeLV (feline leukemia virus) test within 30 days prior to shipment.
- FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) test within 30 days prior to shipment.
Core vaccinations are required as specified in MAST C2 guidance.
Certifications
An import permit from the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) is required.
- Obtain a MAST import permit before travel.
- Coordinate admission with an approved quarantine station before booking transport.
Use MAST Certificate C2 for cats from Category 2 countries and submit materials for pre-approval.
- Health certificate C2 completed and signed by the official/authorized veterinarian.
- Submit the signed certificate and laboratory/test reports to MAST 5–10 days before arrival for pre-approval.
According to USDA APHIS, endorsement is not required at this time for pet cats to Iceland.
Microchip
An ISO-compliant microchip is required and must be implanted before rabies vaccination.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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Quarantine
Cats are subject to quarantine on arrival in Iceland.
- Minimum 14-day quarantine on arrival.
- Quarantine occurs after entry via Keflavík Airport; admission must be coordinated with the quarantine station’s schedule in advance.
Residence/origin eligibility
Origin and residency requirements apply for pets entering Iceland.
- USA is a Category 2 (rabies-controlled) origin for the purposes of D2/C2 guidance.
- Pets must have remained in an approved country for at least the last 6 months or since birth.
Prohibitions and conditions
Certain conditions are not permitted.
- Pregnant or lactating females are not permitted.
Planning and timing
Pre-approval timelines and coordination are required.
- Submit health certificate and test results to MAST 5–10 days prior to arrival for pre-approval.
- Book quarantine admission before purchasing travel to ensure space and approved arrival timing.
Service dogs Regulations
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Vaccinations
Service dogs must meet the same rabies vaccination and titre requirements as other dogs from Category 2 countries (follow MAST D2).
- Microchip before rabies vaccination.
- Rabies vaccination after microchip implantation.
- Rabies antibody titre ≥ 0.5 IU/mL from blood drawn at least 30 days post-vaccination.
- Wait at least 90 days after the blood draw before import.
Parasite control per MAST guidance.
- Two broad-spectrum parasite treatments: first 21–28 days before import, second 5–10 days before import.
- Additional dog-specific parasite measures apply, including control measures related to Angiostrongylus, per MAST guidance.
Testing requirements per MAST D2 guidance.
- Brucella canis testing as specified by MAST.
- Leishmania testing applies for intact dogs (as specified by MAST).
Certifications
An import permit from MAST is required.
- Obtain a MAST import permit before travel.
- Coordinate admission with an approved quarantine station before booking transport.
Use MAST Certificate D2 and submit materials for pre-approval.
- Health certificate D2 completed and signed by the official/authorized veterinarian.
- Submit the signed certificate and laboratory/test reports to MAST 5–10 days before arrival for pre-approval.
According to USDA APHIS, endorsement is not required at this time for dogs (including service dogs) to Iceland.
Microchip
An ISO-compliant microchip is required and must be implanted before rabies vaccination.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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Quarantine
Service dogs are subject to quarantine on arrival in Iceland in line with dog import rules.
- Minimum 14-day quarantine on arrival.
- Quarantine occurs after entry via Keflavík Airport; admission must be coordinated with the quarantine station’s schedule in advance.
Residence/origin eligibility
Origin and residency requirements apply.
- USA is a Category 2 origin.
- Pets must have remained in an approved country for at least the last 6 months or since birth.
Prohibitions and conditions
Certain dogs and conditions are not permitted.
- Import of wolf–dog hybrids (≥10 generations) and listed prohibited breeds (and their recent crosses) is not allowed.
- Pregnant or lactating females are not permitted.
Pet birds Regulations
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Vaccinations
MAST requires an import permit for pet birds. Detailed health and quarantine conditions are not fully provided in English on the main page; consult MAST directly and species-specific guidance.
- Import permit required.
Certifications
According to USDA APHIS, endorsement is not required at this time for pet birds to Iceland.
Microchip
Not specified.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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Planning
Advance coordination with MAST is necessary for species-specific requirements.
- Contact MAST for current health, testing, and any quarantine requirements before applying for the import permit.
Rabbits Regulations
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Vaccinations
MAST requires an import permit for rabbits. Detailed health and quarantine conditions are not fully provided in English on the main page; consult MAST directly and species-specific guidance.
- Import permit required.
Certifications
According to USDA APHIS, endorsement is not required at this time for pet rabbits to Iceland.
Microchip
Not specified.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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Planning
Advance coordination with MAST is necessary for species-specific requirements.
- Contact MAST for current health, testing, and any quarantine requirements before applying for the import permit.
Rodents (guinea pig, hamster, gerbil, degu) Regulations
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Vaccinations
MAST requires an import permit for small pet rodents. Detailed health and quarantine conditions are not fully provided in English on the main page; consult MAST directly and species-specific guidance.
- Import permit required.
Certifications
According to USDA APHIS, endorsement is not required at this time for pet rodents to Iceland.
Microchip
Not specified.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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Planning
Advance coordination with MAST is necessary for species-specific requirements.
- Contact MAST for current health, testing, and any quarantine requirements before applying for the import permit.
