General Process:

For full details of the Customs clearance process, including links to all forms that need to be completed in order to clear into and out of the country, see the main Clearance section.

Customs clear in vessels 24 hrs. At the moment Customs does not charge Customs fees and lighthouse fees for smaller sailing boats and yachts.  This is up for review and might change in the future.

Length of Stay:

A foreign private sail boat / yacht that is visiting Iceland for reacreational purposes is currently permitted (in most cases) to stay in Iceland for up to 1 year without having to be imported. Customs advise that this is up for review and might change in the near future.

If the private foreign vessel is staying in the country for more than 1 year, then it will need to be Customs cleared and imported into the country by paying the import tax etc.

Leaving your Yacht in Iceland:

If  the owner or crew leaves their vessel in Iceland unattended for a period of time, Customs might require that the vessel is imported and subsequently would lead to import duties having to be paid. The period of that time is a bit uncertain at the moment and is dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

Customs Rules:

Duty-free allowances are one litre of spirits, one litre of wine and 200 cigarettes. Alternatively, the alcohol allowance can be one litre of spirits and six litres beer or one litre wine and six litres of beer or two litres of wine. The minimum age for these allowances is 20 years.

The sale of alcohol in Iceland is strictly controlled.

If you are carrying cash of more than € 10,000 or the equivalent in other currencies, travellers´ cheques or bearer negotiable instruments,  when departing or arriving in Iceland, you are obliged to declare it to the customs in Iceland at the point of departure or arrival.

Restricted Items:

• Firearms must be declared on arrival and remain under seal while in Iceland, or, a permit obtained from Police Authorities.
• Uncooked meat and eggs brought from abroad may be prohibited.
• Narcotics and dangerous drugs are prohibited.

Department of Customs Enforcement
Open 24/7 all year round
Phone: +354 442 1754
E-mail: skipavakt@skatturinn.is.
Web: www.skatturinn.is

Last updated: November 2023

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