Legal status in Iceland

Per-substance legal status for Iceland, from sourced statutes where available. Legal information, not legal advice — drug laws change; confirm with the destination’s embassy or drug authority before you travel.

Last updated: 2026-07-14

1P-LSD

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 1p lsd in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

2-FDCK

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 2 fdck in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

25I-NBOMe

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 25I-NBOMe in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

2C-B

Legal status: Controlled under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 — consumption itself not criminalised but possession is (personal possession draws a progressive fine); import/export/sale/production/distribution up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (raised 10→12 in 2001); the maximum penalty is imprisonment
Consequences if caught: 2C-B is controlled in Iceland under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

2C-E

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 2c e in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

2C-I

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 2C-I in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

2C-T-7

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 2C-T-7 in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

3-MMC

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 3 mmc in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

4-AcO-DMT

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 4 aco dmt in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

4-HO-MET

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 4 ho met in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

5-MeO-DMT (Bufo / Toad)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 5 meo dmt in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

6-APB

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 6 apb in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 7 hydroxymitragynine in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Adderall

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for adderall in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Alcohol

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for alcohol in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Amanita muscaria

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for amanita muscaria in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Amphetamine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for amphetamine in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Amyl Nitrite

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for amyl nitrite in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Ayahuasca

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for ayahuasca in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Barbiturates

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for barbiturates in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Benzodiazepines

Legal status: Controlled under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 — consumption itself not criminalised but possession is (personal possession draws a progressive fine); import/export/sale/production/distribution up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (raised 10→12 in 2001); the maximum penalty is imprisonment
Consequences if caught: Benzodiazepines is controlled in Iceland under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Buprenorphine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for buprenorphine in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Caffeine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for caffeine in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Cannabis / THC

Legal status: Cannabis controlled under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 — consumption itself not criminalised but possession is (progressive fine); supply/import/production up to 6 years, rising to up to 12 years under General Penal Code Art 173a; no legal recreational regime; the maximum penalty is imprisonment
Consequences if caught: Cannabis is controlled in Iceland under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances), with no legal recreational regime. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Cathinone

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for cathinone in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

CBD

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for cbd in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Clonazepam

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for clonazepam in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Cocaine

Legal status: Controlled under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 — consumption itself not criminalised but possession is (personal possession draws a progressive fine); import/export/sale/production/distribution up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (raised 10→12 in 2001); the maximum penalty is imprisonment
Consequences if caught: Cocaine is controlled in Iceland under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Codeine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for codeine in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Crack Cocaine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for crack cocaine in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Delta-8-THC

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for delta 8 thc in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Diazepam

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for diazepam in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

DMT

Legal status: Controlled under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 — consumption itself not criminalised but possession is (personal possession draws a progressive fine); import/export/sale/production/distribution up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (raised 10→12 in 2001); the maximum penalty is imprisonment
Consequences if caught: DMT is controlled in Iceland under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

DOM

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for dom in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

DXM

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for dxm in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Ephedrine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for ephedrine in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Etizolam

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for etizolam in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Fentanyl

Legal status: Controlled under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 — consumption itself not criminalised but possession is (personal possession draws a progressive fine); import/export/sale/production/distribution up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (raised 10→12 in 2001); the maximum penalty is imprisonment
Consequences if caught: Fentanyl is controlled in Iceland under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Gabapentin

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for gabapentin in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

GBL

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for gbl in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

GHB

Legal status: Controlled under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 — consumption itself not criminalised but possession is (personal possession draws a progressive fine); import/export/sale/production/distribution up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (raised 10→12 in 2001); the maximum penalty is imprisonment
Consequences if caught: GHB is controlled in Iceland under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Heroin

Legal status: Controlled under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 — consumption itself not criminalised but possession is (personal possession draws a progressive fine); import/export/sale/production/distribution up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (raised 10→12 in 2001); the maximum penalty is imprisonment
Consequences if caught: Heroin is controlled in Iceland under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

HHC

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for hhc in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Hydrocodone

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for hydrocodone in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Ketamine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Ketamine in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Khat

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Khat in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Kratom

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Kratom in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Lorazepam

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for lorazepam in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

LSA (Morning Glory)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for lsa in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

LSD

Legal status: Controlled under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 — consumption itself not criminalised but possession is (personal possession draws a progressive fine); import/export/sale/production/distribution up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (raised 10→12 in 2001); the maximum penalty is imprisonment
Consequences if caught: LSD is controlled in Iceland under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

MDA

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for mda in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

MDMA

Legal status: Controlled under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 — consumption itself not criminalised but possession is (personal possession draws a progressive fine); import/export/sale/production/distribution up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (raised 10→12 in 2001); the maximum penalty is imprisonment
Consequences if caught: MDMA is controlled in Iceland under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

MDPV

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for mdpv in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Memantine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for memantine in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Mephedrone (4-MMC)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for mephedrone in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Mescaline

Legal status: Controlled under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 — consumption itself not criminalised but possession is (personal possession draws a progressive fine); import/export/sale/production/distribution up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (raised 10→12 in 2001); the maximum penalty is imprisonment
Consequences if caught: Mescaline is controlled in Iceland under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Methadone

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for methadone in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Methamphetamine

Legal status: Controlled under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 — consumption itself not criminalised but possession is (personal possession draws a progressive fine); import/export/sale/production/distribution up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (raised 10→12 in 2001); the maximum penalty is imprisonment
Consequences if caught: Methamphetamine is controlled in Iceland under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Methaqualone (Quaaludes)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for methaqualone in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Methylone

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for methylone in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Methylphenidate

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for methylphenidate in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Mitragynine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for mitragynine in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Modafinil

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for modafinil in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Morphine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for morphine in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

MXE

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for mxe in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Nicotine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for nicotine in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Nitrous Oxide

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for nitrous oxide in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Oxycodone

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for oxycodone in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

PCP

Legal status: Controlled under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 — consumption itself not criminalised but possession is (personal possession draws a progressive fine); import/export/sale/production/distribution up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (raised 10→12 in 2001); the maximum penalty is imprisonment
Consequences if caught: PCP is controlled in Iceland under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Peyote

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Peyote in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Phenibut

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for phenibut in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Pink Cocaine / Tusi

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for pink cocaine in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Poppers

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for poppers in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Pregabalin

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for pregabalin in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Psilocybin

Legal status: Controlled under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 — consumption itself not criminalised but possession is (personal possession draws a progressive fine); import/export/sale/production/distribution up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (raised 10→12 in 2001); the maximum penalty is imprisonment
Consequences if caught: Psilocybin is controlled in Iceland under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Quetiapine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for quetiapine in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Salvia divinorum

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Salvia divinorum in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Scopolamine (Devil's Breath)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for scopolamine in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Synthetic Cannabinoids (K2 / Spice)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for synthetic cannabinoids in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

THC-P

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for thc p in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Tobacco

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for tobacco in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Tramadol

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for tramadol in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Xanax (Alprazolam)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for alprazolam in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Xylazine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Xylazine in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Zolpidem

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for zolpidem in Iceland is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Iceland's drug schedule; the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

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