Icelandic Embassy in Washington D.C.
- Address
- K Street Northwest 2900, 20007 Washington
- Phone
- +1 202-265-6653
- washington@mfa.is
- Website
- stjornarradid.is
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 6 January 2026
At K Street Northwest 2900, 20007 Washington, the Icelandic embassy in Washington D.C. represents Iceland towards the United States. US citizens do not need a visa for Iceland: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00.
Opening hours of the Icelandic embassy in Washington D.C.
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00–16:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–16:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
Public holidays in Iceland
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
The Icelandic embassy in Washington D.C. is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00.
Iceland visa for US citizens
United StatesIceland Visa-free, 90 days Iceland visa for citizens of the United States
IcelandUnited States Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United States visa for citizens of Iceland
US citizens do not need a visa for Iceland: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,966 | 4,932 | 30 | 0.6% | 86.8% |
| 2024 | 6,196 | 5,807 | 343 | 5.6% | 95.6% |
| 2025 | 7,688 | 6,982 | 705 | 9.2% | 93.6% |
2025 figures: 7,688 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Iceland’s embassy in Washington D.C., and 6,982 visas were issued. 705 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 9.2%. The refusal rate rose by 3.6 points from 5.6% in 2024. Applications rose by 24% compared with 2024 (6,196).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 0.6% (2023) to 9.2% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in the United States, 4.9% of applications were refused in 2025; Iceland’s rate worldwide was 13.8%. Iceland received the 7th largest number of applications of the 28 Schengen states represented here.
93.6% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of the United States.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Sweden in Washington D.C.K Street Northwest 2900, 20007 Washington
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Embassy of Liechtenstein in Washington D.C.K Street Northwest 2900, 20007 Washington
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Embassy of Thailand in Washington D.C.Wisconsin Avenue Northwest 1024, 20007 Washington
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Embassy of Mongolia in Washington D.C.M Street Northwest 2833, 20007 Washington
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Embassy of the Bahamas in Washington D.C.New Hampshire Avenue Northwest 600, 20037 Washington
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Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Washington D.C.New Hampshire Avenue Northwest 601, 20037 Washington
Iceland’s other missions in the United States
- Mission of Iceland in New York
3rd Avenue 733, 10017 New York
The Icelandic embassy in Washington D.C. is one of 2 missions of Iceland in the United States. The United States in turn has an embassy in Reykjavik.
Good to know
About the Icelandic embassy in Washington D.C.
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Iceland in Washington D.C.
Address and contact
Address: K Street Northwest 2900, 20007 Washington. The record for the Icelandic embassy in Washington D.C. includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Icelandic citizens travelling to the United States
Icelandic citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Icelandic embassy in Washington D.C. is closed
The Icelandic embassy in Washington D.C. closes on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026, and usually on holidays of Iceland such as Christmas Eve (Aðfangadagur) on Thursday 24 December 2026.
Before visiting the Icelandic embassy in Washington D.C.
Current procedures for the Icelandic embassy in Washington D.C., including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Icelandic embassy in Washington D.C.
The Icelandic embassy in Washington D.C. has 13 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Icelandic Embassy in Washington D.C.?
The Icelandic embassy in Washington D.C. is at K Street Northwest 2900, 20007 Washington.
What are the opening hours of the Icelandic Embassy in Washington D.C.?
The Icelandic embassy in Washington D.C. is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00.
Is the Icelandic Embassy in Washington D.C. open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Icelandic embassy in Washington D.C. do not include Saturday.
When is the Icelandic Embassy in Washington D.C. closed?
The Icelandic embassy in Washington D.C. closes on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, and usually on the national day of Iceland.
Do US citizens need a visa for Iceland?
US citizens do not need a visa for Iceland: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
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