For Icelandic residents and travellers in the Newcastle area, the Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Newcastle is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | 1-3 Lansdowne Terrace, Gosforth, Newcastle NE3 1HN, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 191 213 1010 |
| Fax | +44 191 213 1704 |
| enquiries@mckeagandco.com | |
| Head of Mission | Donald Clive McKeag, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Newcastle |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 1-3 Lansdowne Terrace, Gosforth, Newcastle NE3 1HN.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Newcastle
The honorary consul in Newcastle is a volunteer representative of Iceland, usually a local business or civic figure. According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list of honorary consulates, the post is held by Donald Clive McKeag (since 15 March 2006). Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. To arrange a visit, call +44 191 213 1010 and e-mail enquiries@mckeagandco.com.
According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list, the honorary consulate is responsible for Newcastle. Newcastle lies in England (postcode area NE3). Distance to the Icelandic Embassy in London: about 400 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.
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
Passports and other formal consular services for Icelandic citizens are handled by 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.
Embassy and consulates of Iceland 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
- Newcastle – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Questions and answers – Iceland in Newcastle
Does the Newcastle honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
Icelandic passports are issued through the Icelandic Embassy in London, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Newcastle honorary office of Iceland?
By phone on +44 191 213 1010 or by e-mail to enquiries@mckeagandco.com.
Who is the Icelandic honorary consul in Newcastle?
Donald Clive McKeag, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Is the Newcastle honorary office responsible for my area?
Its consular district is Newcastle.
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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