US Embassy in Reykjavik
Embassy 
United States Reykjavik, Iceland
- Address
- Engjateigur 7, 105 Reykjavík
- Phone
- +354 595 2200
- Website
- is.usembassy.gov
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 13 November 2023
The US embassy in Reykjavik stands at Engjateigur 7, 105 Reykjavík, in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. Within 1 km there are 3 other foreign missions.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Iceland
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
United States visa for Icelandic citizens
IcelandUnited States Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United States visa for citizens of Iceland
United StatesIceland Visa-free, 90 days Iceland visa for citizens of the United States
Before flying to the United States, Icelandic citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed. The application is made online, not at the US embassy in Reykjavik.
US visa statistics
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 1,239 | 1,116 |
| Student (F, M) | 230 | 223 |
| Exchange (J) | 103 | 70 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 134 | 137 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 573 | 553 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 61 | 51 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 9 | 8 |
| Total | 2,349 | 2,158 |
The US embassy in Reykjavik issued 2,158 nonimmigrant visas in fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025). 52% were visitor visas (B1/B2), followed by transit and crew (26%) and student (10%) visas. That is 8% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (2,349).
From October 2025 to February 2026, it issued 457, 53% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
The State Department publishes issuances per post but no refusal figures per post, and these numbers say nothing about how long the wait for an interview is; check the current wait time on travel.state.gov before planning.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Honorary Consulate of Italy in ReykjavikSudurlandsbraut 6 - 108 Reykjavík, Reykjavik
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Embassy of Japan in ReykjavikLaugavegur 182, 105 Reykjavík
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Embassy of Sweden in ReykjavikLágmúli 7, 108 Reykjavík
The United States’ other missions in Iceland
The US embassy in Reykjavik is the only mission of the United States in Iceland on record. Iceland in turn has 2 missions in the United States, its embassy being in Washington D.C.
Good to know
About the US embassy in Reykjavik
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United States in Reykjavik.
Address and contact
Address: Engjateigur 7, 105 Reykjavík. The record for the US embassy in Reykjavik includes a phone number and an official website.
US citizens travelling to Iceland
No visa is needed by US citizens for Iceland, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the US embassy in Reykjavik is closed
The US embassy in Reykjavik closes on Iceland’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve (Aðfangadagur) on Thursday 24 December 2026 and Christmas Day (Jóladagur) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of the United States such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the US embassy in Reykjavik
Current procedures for the US embassy in Reykjavik, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the US embassy in Reykjavik
Within 1 km of the US embassy in Reykjavik there are 3 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the US Embassy in Reykjavik?
The US embassy in Reykjavik is at Engjateigur 7, 105 Reykjavík.
When is the US Embassy in Reykjavik closed?
The US 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 States.
Do Icelandic citizens need a visa for the United States?
Before flying to the United States, Icelandic citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
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