Icelandic nationals in and around Manchester can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Manchester for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | 24 Church Lane, Prestwich, Manchester M25 1AJ, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 161 691 5025 |
| iceland.manchester@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Ágústa Þórarinsdóttir, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Manchester |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 24 Church Lane, Prestwich, Manchester M25 1AJ.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Icelandic honorary consul in Manchester
This honorary office looks after Icelandic interests in Manchester. The honorary consul listed by the FCDO is Ágústa Þórarinsdóttir. Visits are by arrangement only. The quickest way to reach the office: call +44 161 691 5025 and e-mail iceland.manchester@gmail.com.
Its consular district covers Manchester. The office is located in England. Distance to the Icelandic Embassy in London: about 260 km.
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Iceland (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. Details: UK government travel advice – entry requirements.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Icelandic Embassy in London.
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.
Iceland’s offices in the UK
- London – Embassy of Iceland
- Aberdeen – Honorary Consulate
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate
- Birmingham – Honorary Consulate
- Cardiff – Honorary Consulate
- Dover – Honorary Consulate
- Edinburgh – Honorary Consulate
- Glasgow – Honorary Consulate
- Grimsby – Honorary Consulate
- Hull – Honorary Consulate
- Liverpool – Honorary Consulate
- Manchester – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Newcastle – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Manchester office
Can I get an Icelandic passport at the honorary consulate in Manchester?
Passport applications go to the Icelandic Embassy in London; the honorary office can only advise.
How can I reach the Manchester honorary office of Iceland?
By phone on +44 161 691 5025 or by e-mail to iceland.manchester@gmail.com.
Who runs the Icelandic honorary office in Manchester?
Ágústa Þórarinsdóttir, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Icelandic honorary consul in Manchester cover?
Its consular district is Manchester.
Do British citizens need a visa for 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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