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APIS is a requirement set by the United States for obtaining certain details about passengers before they fly into the country. The required information typically includes an emergency contact, phone number, email address, and the address of your stay in the United States. 

We kindly ask passengers who are traveling to and from the United States to provide and update their APIS information via Manage booking if they haven't already done so during the booking process.

ETIAS is currently not in operation and no applications are collected at this point.

As of 2024 ETIAS travel authorization will be an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals traveling to the Schengen states in addition to Bulgaria, Cyprus, Ireland and Romania. ETIAS is linked to a travelers passport and is valid for up to 3 years or until the passport expires.

With a valid ETIAS authorization, you can enter the territory of these European countries as often as you want for short-term stays, normally for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. You can apply either through the official ETIAS website or the ETIAS app. A fee will be charged for the application though some exemptions do apply.

It is recommended that you:

• Apply for ETIAS well in advance, before booking a ticket or accommodation
• Double check that the information on the application and your passport match
• That you have a valid ETIAS authorization before travelling
• Make sure your passport is valid for 3 months after you intend to depart the ETIAS area.

Bulgaria, Cyprus, Ireland, and Romania (the UK is neither in Schengen nor the European Union). 

Global Entry is a program run by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. It provides expedited entry into the United States at select airports. Icelandair does not collect Global Entry information.

More information on the program can be found on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website.

A KTN, or Known Traveler Number, is a unique identifier given to individuals who have been approved for the TSA PreCheck® program. 

To reap the benefits of the program, you need to register this number with your booking by contacting our service center, so a special indicator appears on your boarding pass. 

Typically, a KTN is a 9-digit code, comprised of a mix of letters and numbers, and often starts with 'TT'. 

The five Nordic countries are Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. The area also extends to those from the autonomous territories of the Faroe Islands and Greenland. These nations and territories have a long-standing history of cooperation, shared cultural traits, and similar languages. Citizens of the Nordic countries enjoy specific privileges within the area, such as the freedom to move, live, work, and study across these countries and territories under the Nordic Passport Union 

Other essential travel documents are various pieces of information related to your trip that might be required by immigration authorities. These could include your itinerary, plane tickets, hotel accommodation receipts, details about your place of stay, proof of financial means for the trip, and more. Remember, these requirements can vary by destination, so it's best to check in advance. 

A recognized mode of identification refers to any form of ID that other countries accept as proof of a person's identity. For instance, an Icelandic passport is the only document issued by the Icelandic government that is recognized worldwide. It's important to check which documents are accepted by the countries you plan to visit before your travels.

The Schengen Area is a zone comprising 27 European countries that have abolished passport and other types of border control at their mutual borders. Essentially, it's like one big country where you can move freely without going through border checks each time you cross into a new nation. Bear in mind, even though you can travel freely within the Schengen Area, you still may need to present a recognized mode of identification if asked by the authorities. 

More information on the Schengen area can be found on the EU website.

Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Netherlands, Italy, Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Hungary, Czech Republic, Germany, Iceland (hey, that's us!), Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. 

Travel authorization refers to official permission granted by a particular country for a foreign traveler to enter, often applicable to citizens from visa-exempt countries. It essentially pre-approves your visit. Notable examples include the ESTA for travel to the United States, eTA for travel to Canada and soon ETIAS for Europe. 

A travel document is a broad term encompassing all the papers you need to present to leave one country and enter another, based on each country's rules. This can include visas, recognized modes of identification, travel authorizations, and other essential travel documents.

Remember, it's your responsibility as a passenger to ensure you have all the necessary travel documents required for your journey, both to your destination and any countries you might pass through. 

TSA, an acronym for the Transportation Security Administration, is responsible for security matters at United States transport hubs, such as airports. Note that the TSA doesn't handle customs or immigration issues – those are the purview of the Customs and Border Protection agency. 

Icelandair is a participating airline in the TSA PreCheck® program. When signed up and approved by the TSA, passengers may experience a smoother security screening process when departing from the U.S., potentially skipping steps like removing shoes, jackets, belts, or laptops from their bags. To take advantage of this, passengers must register a KTN with their booking, which can be done by contacting our customer service. 

A visa is a permission granted by a particular country, typically stamped or affixed to your passport, allowing you to travel to, enter, or stay in that country for a specific purpose and period. Countries may require visas unless they have agreements in place for visa exemption or cancellation with the traveler's home country. In such cases, they may require travel authorizations such as an ESTA or eTA.