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Yes, there is an extra hour in winter and two hours in summer. In Iceland, it is “GMT 0” while in France, it is “GMT+1”.
The bank card (Visa or Mastercard) is accepted and recommended throughout the country. This is the main means of payment. This is why you won't need cash. However, ATMs are available throughout Iceland.
Whether to pay for accommodation, coffee, paid toilets or gasoline, the card is accepted with a few small exceptions, for example, at the entrance to certain hot springs. In fact, if you like to have a little
of cash on you, you can plan for it, otherwise, keep your card and ask your bank if any special fees are applied.
If you are a citizen of the Schengen area, you do not need a visa for trips of less than 6 months to Iceland. If this is not the case, then check with your consular service to find out the procedures to follow.
Do not worry ! The sockets are identical to those in France, with the same size and 220V.
Iceland has a pretty incredible 4G (soon to be 5G) network. In fact, SMS and calls are unlimited as in France. For Internet, I recommend that you ask your operator how many gigabytes you have in Europe/Iceland.
Iceland has the purest water in the world, so you can drink tap water without any worries!
Cigarettes are (almost) the same price as in France. If you smoke wraps, there is only one brand available: Bali Shags (you will find OCB sheets and filters to suit you). Cigarettes can be bought in all supermarkets (except Bónus) and gas stations. Prices may vary depending on region/city.
The price indicated on your card at the restaurant or in a bar includes the price of the service. Well, afterward, you know that it makes the waiters happy to receive them, so it's up to you!
En Islande, on utilise la couronne islandaise, dite « ISK ». On te conseille de te rendre directement sur le site ou sur l’application XE pour avoir les taux de conversion en temps réel.
If you are in good standing in France, then your Vitale card will cover part of the health costs that you may need in Europe, including Iceland. Before your trip, you should remember to order your European Health Card. Health Insurance (CEAM) on the website www.ameli.fr
This card, like in France, will cover part of the medical expenses you may have if you are injured, but not all. This is why it is important to have additional insurance which can be either your mutual insurance,
or travel insurance.
Iceland is a country very open to LGBTQIA+ travelers. LGBTQIA+ culture tends to become more and more democratized with the opening of numerous places and artistic works in this direction.
