Consular Services

The Embassy's consular services include issuing of Icelandic passports, absentee voting and assistance in connection with illness, death and legalisation of documents.

• Information on how to get to Iceland

If you need assistance, please contact the Embassy.
See contact information, address and map on About the Mission page

See Icelandic Honorary Consuls in Switzerland on Embassy's Jurisdiction page

Visa requirements for non-EU/EFTA citizens living in Switzerland

The Schengen Agreement has an impact on the movement of persons. Holders of the following Swiss residence permits may travel within the Schengen Area* without a visa for stays of up to 90 days:

• B permit (residence permit)
• C permit (settlement permit)
• L permit (short-term stay permit)
• Ci permit (residence and work permit)
• Diplomatic ID cards (Carte de légitimation) issued by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA)

You must bring your Swiss permit and a valid travel document with you when travelling.

Book an appointment

The Embassy receives applicants Monday - Friday.

Applicants must schedule an appointment in advance on tel. 022 716 17 00 or email [email protected]

All applicants for Icelandic passports must apply in person at the Embassy in Geneva. Applicants under 18 must be accompanied by their parents/legal guardians. Note that Icelandic Consuls do not accept general passport applications, but they can issue emergency passports.

During an appointment, the Mission will take a biometric photograph of applicants, fingerprints of the left and right index fingers (from age 12 and up) and an electronic signature (from age 10 and up).

Processing time

The processing time is about four working days (for applications submitted from 23 October 2017), in addition to 4-5 days for postage.
Fast-track service will take a few working days or up to a week.

Collection and delivery

Icelandic passports are processed by Registers Iceland in Reykjavik and posted directly to applicants. Applicants can also collect passports from the Embassy during opening hours or by prior appointment from their nearest Consul.

As of 1 January 2018
All fees are payable by cash only