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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

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football match

Date: Thursday 24 July

Venue: Samsungvöllur (The Samsung Stadium)

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

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Passports and visas

  • British citizens don바카라 사이트™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 you바카라 사이트™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

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Published 24 July 2014