Consular Services
The Embassy's consular services include among other things issuing of Icelandic passports, emergency passports, assistance in connection with illness and death and legislation.
Passport Services
Icelandic citizens can submit passport applications at the Embassy.
Aplicants must book an appointment in advance by e-mail to helsinki[at]mfa.is or by calling 09-612 2460. The Embassy's reception is open weekdays from 10:00 to 16:00.
General information regarding passport applications can be found on the website of Registers Iceland. The Embassy only accepts payments by card (no cash payments accepted as of 1 November 2024).
All applicants for Icelandic passports must apply in person at the Embassy in Copenhagen. 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.
Application fee, processing time and collection
- Follow this link for up-to-date information on civil service fees from the Icelandic government in Icelandic
- Follow this link to get fee information in English
- Registers Iceland currently processes passports in about 6 working days before posting them by general mail & a waiting time of two to three weeks can be expected
- Icelandic passports are processed by Registers Iceland in Reykjavik and posted directly to applicants if their previous passport has been invalidated. Applicants can also collect passports from the Embassy during opening hours or by prior appointment from their nearest Consul