Surviving Iceland

There are Health Centres or general practitioners in all towns around the country. Doctors will make house calls. In case of serious illness or accidents in Reykjavik, patients should turn to the Emergency Ward at Landspítali University Hospital in Fossvogur (district), tel.: +354-525-1000, which is open around the clock.

Citizens of Scandinavia have to show valid medical insurance and a passport in case of medical emergency. Citizens of EEA countries must have the E-111 form, otherwise the patient will be charged in full. Citizens of other countries are charged in full. For further information contact the State Social Security Institute, tel.: +354-560-4400, fax: +354-562-4302. Office hours: 08:05-15:00.

Emergency number: Call 112 countrywide for police, medical and fire emergencies