- Address
- Laufásvegur 31, 101 Reykjavík
- Website
- gov.uk
- Head of mission
- Jane Stevens
United Kingdom
Iceland
British Embassy in Iceland
1 embassy
The United Kingdom is represented in Iceland by 1 mission: an embassy in Reykjavik. Icelandic citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
British Embassy in Reykjavik
The British embassy is in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, at Laufásvegur 31, 101 Reykjavík. The head of mission on record is Jane Stevens. Its website is linked on its page.
United Kingdom visa for Icelandic citizens
IcelandUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Iceland
United KingdomIceland Visa-free, 90 days Iceland visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Iceland
- Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
- Fee: £20
- 2 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Icelandic citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online on the official portal of the United Kingdom, not at the British embassy.
Iceland’s missions in the United Kingdom
Missions of Iceland in the United Kingdom (13)
In return, Iceland has 13 missions in the United Kingdom, including its embassy in London.
Good to know
The United Kingdom in Iceland
Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Iceland.
Travel to Iceland for British citizens
British citizens do not need a visa for Iceland: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. In Iceland, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the British embassy in Iceland is closed
The British embassy in Iceland closes on Iceland’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve (Aðfangadagur) on Thursday 24 December 2026, Christmas Day (Jóladagur) on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Annar í jólum) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the British embassy in Iceland?
The British embassy is in Reykjavik, at Laufásvegur 31, 101 Reykjavík.
Do Icelandic citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Icelandic citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
Do British citizens need a visa for Iceland?
Iceland admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Does Iceland have an embassy in the United Kingdom?
Yes, Iceland has its embassy in London, along with 12 other missions in the United Kingdom.