The Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Dover is a local point of contact for Icelandic citizens and for business and cultural links with Iceland.
Contact Details
| Address | C/o Dover South Services, Limekiln Street, Dover CT17 9EF, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 1304 248309 |
| Fax | +44 1304 241990 |
| jpdr@georgehammond.com | |
| Head of Mission | John Ryeland, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Dover |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: C/o Dover South Services, Limekiln Street, Dover CT17 9EF.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Icelandic honorary consul in Dover
In Dover, Icelandic citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. John Ryeland holds the post, according to the FCDO list. Meetings take place by appointment. To arrange a visit, call +44 1304 248309 and e-mail jpdr@georgehammond.com.
The FCDO lists its area of responsibility as Dover. Dover is in England. The embassy in London is roughly 110 km away.
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.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Icelandic citizens contact the Icelandic Embassy in London.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in the UK, the honorary consulate closes on UK bank holidays as well as on the Icelandic national day: 17 June. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Where else is Iceland represented in the United Kingdom?
- London – Embassy of Iceland
- Aberdeen – Honorary Consulate
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate
- Birmingham – Honorary Consulate
- Cardiff – Honorary Consulate
- Dover – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Edinburgh – Honorary Consulate
- Glasgow – Honorary Consulate
- Grimsby – Honorary Consulate
- Hull – Honorary Consulate
- Liverpool – Honorary Consulate
- Manchester – Honorary Consulate
- Newcastle – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Iceland in Dover
Can I get an Icelandic passport at the honorary consulate in Dover?
For a new Icelandic passport, contact the Icelandic Embassy in London.
How do I contact the Icelandic honorary consul in Dover?
By phone on +44 1304 248309 or by e-mail to jpdr@georgehammond.com.
Who is the Icelandic honorary consul in Dover?
John Ryeland, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Is the Dover honorary office responsible for my area?
Its consular district is Dover.
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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