Consular Services

Applications for Icelandic Passports

Citizens of Iceland can now apply for passports at the Consulate General of Iceland in Winnipeg but have to come to the Consulate General in person. Please make an appointment by phone or email and bring an older passport or official ID card.

Passports are produced in Iceland and are typically mailed to the applicant's home address.

Emergency passports

In dire need, the Consulate General can issue emergency passports to Icelandic citizens who need to get back to Iceland, where they can apply for a renewal of their current passport. It should be noted that emergency passports are not ideal travel documents.

Lost or stolen passports

When you receive your passport it is advisable to make a photocopy of it and take note of your passport details. This information should be kept somewhere safe, and away from your passport in case it is lost or stolen.

If your passport is stolen in Canada you should immediately report the loss to the nearest police station. You also need to report a loss of your passport to the issuing authority. The Consulate General in Winnipeg can help you by issuing a temporary travel document.

Please note that if you find your passport after it has been reported lost or stolen it can no longer be used.

Biometric Passports

As of May 17th 2006 Iceland started issuing new biometric passports. Biometric passports are just like traditional passports with the difference that they contain an electronic chip that is encoded with the same information found on page 2 of the passport. It also includes a digital picture of the bearer's face.

The addition of the electronic chip to the Icelandic passport increased security, provided greater protection against tampering and reduced the risk of fraud.

VISA TO ICELAND

For information regarding short stay visas see: The Embassy of Iceland in Washington D.C.

For information on getting married in Iceland please visit the website of the District Commissioners.

You can also email [email protected] with any questions you may have.

CAD 144    for passports for 18 - 66 years of age.
CAD 62      for passports for age 66 and above and children under 18 years of age.
CAD 77      for emergency passports for adults (18-66).
CAD 31      for emergency passports for children and seniors.

Here you can find the Embassy´s answers to various questions related to consular and other issues.

How do I apply for an Icelandic citizenship?

Foreign citizens can apply for an Icelandic citizenship to the Icelandic Directorate of Immigration. Icelandic citizenship is granted in accordance with Icelandic law.

How can I locate my relatives in Iceland?

If you know their full names, most Icelanders can be located either through the National Registry or the Icelandic phonebook.

Can the Embassy assist in applying for a residence permit?

Applications for a residence permit should be directed firsthand to the Icelandic Directorate for Immigration.

What can I bring with me when travelling to Iceland (food, fishing gear, alcohol and pets)?

The Directorate of Customs website answers these and other questions.

Must I have a machine-readable passport so that I can enter the US?

Yes. Icelandic citizens carrying a passport issued after June 1st 1999, should have a machine-readable passport. For further information about machine-readable passports, see the US Department of Homeland Security website.

What are biometric passports?

Biometric passports are passports that include a computer chip that can store a digital photograph, information regarding retinal verification and fingerprints. These passports are not yet issued by Iceland, but in future they will become standard travel documents for travel to the US and other nations. They should not be confused with electronically readable passports that are now required for travel to the US.

Where can I receive a translation of my Icelandic driver's license?

If you require a translation of your Icelandic driver’s licence, please contact the District Commissioner at [email protected].

Where can I receive my criminal record check in Iceland?

If you require a criminal record check from Iceland, please contact the District Commissioner at [email protected].