The Iceland Honorary Consulate in Canada is an official diplomatic mission of Iceland, located in St Johns. It provides visa information, Iceland passport services, consular assistance and support for Iceland citizens living in Canada and travelers heading to Iceland.
The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in St. Johns is part of Iceland's consular network in Canada. It focuses on practical services for citizens and travelers in the St Johns region, working alongside the main Iceland mission in Ottawa.
Citizens and residents of Canada traveling to Iceland come here for visa guidance and application requirements. Iceland citizens living in Canada rely on the mission for passport renewals, civil registry matters such as birth and marriage registration, notarial services and emergency assistance.
Iceland operates 13 missions in Canada, so the office you need depends on your region — the network section below shows every location. As a rule of thumb, the consulates general in the major cities process the highest volume of visa and passport applications.
This honorary consulate is one of 13 Iceland missions in Canada. Choose the office that covers your region:
Traveling the other way? See the Embassy of Canada in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Apply for a Iceland visa for tourism, study, work, business or transit. The honorary consulate provides visa information and application guidance for citizens and residents of Canada, with most applications processed through the consulates general in the major cities.
Passport renewal and replacement for Iceland citizens abroad, including lost or stolen passports and emergency travel documents. Honorary consulates typically forward passport applications to the nearest full mission.
Consular help for Iceland citizens in distress: accidents, hospitalization, arrest, lost documents or crisis situations in Canada. Emergency contact procedures are published on the official website.
Authentication and certification of official documents for use abroad — powers of attorney, certified copies and signature legalization for papers moving between the Iceland and Canada legal systems.
Registration of life events for Iceland nationals abroad: births, marriages and deaths are entered into the national civil registry so they are recognized at home.
Referrals to local legal resources and lists of lawyers for Iceland citizens involved in legal proceedings in Canada.
Honorary consulates offer a limited range of services — confirm availability with the mission before visiting.
Entry requirements for Iceland depend on your nationality, the purpose of your trip and how long you plan to stay. Some travelers enter visa free for short visits while others need a visa or electronic authorization — check the current rules with this honorary consulate or on the official Iceland immigration portal before booking travel.
Work, study and family visas usually require sponsorship or admission first and take longer to process than visitor visas. Typical Iceland visa documents include a valid passport, photos, proof of funds, travel insurance, accommodation details and purpose specific papers. Apply well before travel and book your visa appointment early.
A Iceland Schengen visa is not just for Iceland: it allows free travel across the whole Schengen Area, including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland and Austria. Read our full Schengen visa guide for requirements, documents and application steps.
Officers refuse incomplete files more often than weak ones — run through this checklist before your appointment:
Requirements vary by visa type and nationality — the official checklist from the Iceland authorities is always the final word. See also our Schengen visa guide.
The honorary consulate may close on Canada public holidays as well as Iceland national holidays — always confirm before visiting.
Free to call from any phone, 24 hours. In immediate danger, call local emergency services first.
Call +1 (709) 722 8735 during office hours, email robert.hickey@mcinnescooper.com.
The honorary consulate is located at Baine Johnston Centre, 5Rh Floor, 10 Fort William Place, P.O. Box 5939 St. John'S, Newfoundland A1C 5W4
Contact the honorary consulate or check the official website for the current application procedure — many countries route applications through online portals and visa application centers, and the consulates general usually handle the highest volume of applications. Book an appointment before visiting.
Visa requirements depend on your nationality, the purpose of travel and length of stay. Check the current rules with this honorary consulate or on the official Iceland immigration portal before booking travel.
The mission is generally open on weekdays (09:00–12:00–13:30–16:00 on Mondays) and closed on weekends and public holidays of both countries. Check the live status in the office hours panel on this page.
Honorary consulates provide a limited range of services: basic assistance, referrals and some paperwork. Visas and passports are usually handled by the nearest full mission — confirm before visiting.
Almost always, yes. Most missions require appointments for visa and passport services; walk-in availability is limited to emergencies. Book through the official website.
Call the local emergency number 911 first for immediate danger. For consular help — lost passports, accidents, arrests — contact the mission at +1 (709) 722 8735 during office hours or use the emergency line on the official website.