Dogs in Iceland: rules, tax and travel
Iceland is strict on imports: every dog or cat needs an import permit, a rabies titre test, parasite treatments and at least two weeks in an approved quarantine station. Domestic keeping rules could not be confirmed.
Not confirmed.
Breed rules
| Where | Rule | Breeds and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Whole country | Import banned | American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Cane Corso, Presa Canario, Boerboel, crosses of these for at least 5 generations, wolf-dog hybrids for at least 10 generations MAST (Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority) does not permit import of these breeds, their crosses for 5 generations, wolf hybrids for 10 generations, or other dogs of comparable origin, physique or temperament. [1] |
Other rules
Imported pregnant or lactating females, wolf hybrids and listed breeds are refused entry (breed file).[1]
Travelling to Iceland with a dog
Iceland does not split EU and non-EU. An import permit from MAST is needed (minimum fee about ISK 40,000), plus microchip, rabies vaccination, a titre test at least 30 days after vaccination, leptospirosis vaccine, two parasite treatments, a health certificate, and 14 days in quarantine. Entry only at Keflavik Airport.[1]
Same rules as for EU countries, sorted by rabies category. Category 2 countries (such as the USA, Canada, Turkey) need the titre within 90 days before import and 90 days after the blood sample. Countries not approved need six months of residence in an approved country.[2]
Required for all: at least 0.5 IU, sampled at least 30 days after vaccination at an EU-approved lab. Category 1 countries have no extra wait, Category 2 at least 90 days.[2]
At least 14 days at an approved quarantine station. Home quarantine only for certified assistance dogs.[2]
Not confirmed yet: Registration, Microchip, Dog tax, Licence or owner test, Liability insurance, Leash and muzzle, Tapeworm treatment. We only show what an official or named source states.
Laws change: this is general information, not legal advice. The authority linked on each line has the final word.