British Embassy in Reykjavik
Embassy 
United Kingdom Reykjavik, Iceland
- Address
- Laufásvegur 31, 101 Reykjavík
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Jane Stevens
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 4 October 2024
At Laufásvegur 31, 101 Reykjavík, the British embassy in Reykjavik represents the United Kingdom towards Iceland. Before flying to the United Kingdom, Icelandic citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. It is listed as open 7 days a week.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Reykjavik
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Iceland
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British embassy in Reykjavik is listed as open 7 days a week. It is listed as open at weekends too.
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
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Icelandic citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. The application is made online, not at the British embassy in Reykjavik.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Germany in ReykjavikLaufásvegur 31, 101 Reykjavík
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Embassy of Norway in ReykjavikFjólugata 17, 101 Reykjavík
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Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in ReykjavikIngólfsstræti 5, 101 Reykjavík
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Embassy of Denmark in ReykjavikHverfisgata 29, 101 Reykjavík
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Iceland
The British embassy in Reykjavik is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Iceland on record. Iceland in turn has 13 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
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Good to know
About the British embassy in Reykjavik
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Reykjavik. The head of mission on record is Jane Stevens.
Address and contact
Address: Laufásvegur 31, 101 Reykjavík. The record for the British embassy in Reykjavik includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to Iceland
Iceland admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the British embassy in Reykjavik is closed
Expect the British embassy in Reykjavik to be shut on Christmas Eve (Aðfangadagur) on Thursday 24 December 2026 and Christmas Day (Jóladagur) on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in the United Kingdom.
Before visiting the British embassy in Reykjavik
Current procedures for the British embassy in Reykjavik, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Reykjavik
The British embassy in Reykjavik has 14 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Reykjavik?
The British embassy in Reykjavik is at Laufásvegur 31, 101 Reykjavík.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Reykjavik?
The British embassy in Reykjavik is listed as open 7 days a week.
Is the British Embassy in Reykjavik open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the British embassy in Reykjavik include Saturday.
When is the British Embassy in Reykjavik closed?
The British embassy in Reykjavik closes on Iceland’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve (Aðfangadagur) on Thursday 24 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do Icelandic citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Icelandic citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
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