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PetVoyage updated: January 28, 2026 Source last modified: July 30, 2025

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Vaccinations
Description:

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.
Certifications
Description:

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.
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.
Import-Specific Links
MAST – Import of live animals MAST Guidance D2 – Importation of dogs (Category 2) MAST Certificate D2 – Health certificate for a dog (Category 2) MAST – Parasite treatment of dogs prior to import USDA APHIS – Pet Travel: U.S. to Iceland
Official Source(s)
USDA Pet Travel Iceland Food and Veterinary Authority Iceland Pet Page