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Stjarnan FC v Motherwell FC

Travel advice for Motherwell fans travelling to Iceland for the Stjarnan FC v Motherwell FC match on Thursday 24 July

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
football match

Date: Thursday 24 July

Venue: Samsungvöllur (The Samsung Stadium)

Kick off time: 7:15pm (local time)

As well as this advice, check out our travel advice for Iceland

Passports and visas

  • British citizens don’t need a visa to travel to Iceland for visits of less than three months, but your passport should be valid for at least three months after entry
  • Iceland is a member of the European Economic Area (EEA) and you should remember your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) but also take out travel insurance, even if you’re only going for one night - it could save you a lot of money if you get into difficulties

Getting to the stadium

  • the Samsung Stadium is in Garðabær, around 15-20 minute drive from Reykjavík city centre
  • bus number 1 goes from Reykjavík city centre to Garðabær (the bus stops close to the Samsung Stadium)

At the match

  • for spectator safety reasons, please do not travel to the Samsung Stadium unless you have an official ticket for this fixture located within the Motherwell support
  • access is provided by gate entry controlled by stewards, fans are liable to be searched prior to entering the stadium. All bags will be searched
  • alcohol is prohibited within the stadium and smoking is not permitted
  • please give sufficient time to enter the stadium

Spectator Safety

  • the Stadium Regulations are similar to those at British football stadiums. Please be aware that fireworks and pyrotechnics are not permitted in the stadium, they are considered a serious safety issue. The discharge of such items not only creates a hazard to spectators but can expose participating clubs to disciplinary action by UEFA

Contact the British Embassy in Reykjavík

Laufásvegur 31
101 Reykjavík
Iceland

Email: info@britishembassy.is

Telephone: +354 550 5100 (also for out of hours emergencies)

Office hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 4pm; Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm

For more information please visit British Embassy Reykjavík website

Emergency services number

112

Further information

Motherwell FC Stjarnan FC Visit Iceland British Embassy Reykjavík on Facebook British Embassy Reykjavík on Twitter

Published 24 July 2014