Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Cardiff helps Icelandic nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | 78 Ryder Street, Portcanna, Cardiff CF11 9BU, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 7730 568184 |
| amcfarlane@admirallaw.co.uk | |
| Head of Mission | Angus Þór Hólm McFarlane, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Cardiff |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 78 Ryder Street, Portcanna, Cardiff CF11 9BU.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Cardiff do?
The honorary consulate represents Iceland in Cardiff and the surrounding area. According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list of honorary consulates, the post is held by Angus Þór Hólm McFarlane (since 1 September 2003). Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. Questions can be sent in advance: call +44 7730 568184 and e-mail amcfarlane@admirallaw.co.uk.
The FCDO lists its area of responsibility as Cardiff. The office is located in Wales. Distance to the Icelandic Embassy in London: about 210 km.
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Iceland (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. The FCDO publishes the current entry rules in its foreign travel advice; check it before booking.
Which Icelandic office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Icelandic citizens are issued by the Icelandic Embassy in London; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Closing days
Like most offices in the UK, the honorary consulate closes on UK bank holidays; the Icelandic national day (17 June) often means a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Embassy and consulates of Iceland in the UK
- London – Embassy of Iceland
- Aberdeen – Honorary Consulate
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate
- Birmingham – Honorary Consulate
- Cardiff – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Dover – Honorary Consulate
- Edinburgh – Honorary Consulate
- Glasgow – Honorary Consulate
- Grimsby – Honorary Consulate
- Hull – Honorary Consulate
- Liverpool – Honorary Consulate
- Manchester – Honorary Consulate
- Newcastle – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Icelandic honorary consul in Cardiff
Where do I renew my Icelandic passport if I live near Cardiff?
For a new Icelandic passport, contact the Icelandic Embassy in London.
What are the contact details of the Icelandic honorary consul in Cardiff?
By phone on +44 7730 568184 or by e-mail to amcfarlane@admirallaw.co.uk.
Who runs the Icelandic honorary office in Cardiff?
Angus Þór Hólm McFarlane, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Is the Cardiff honorary office responsible for my area?
Its consular district is Cardiff.
Do Britons need a visa to visit Iceland?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – honorary consulates in the UK (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for Iceland. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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