Iceland - Consulate of Switzerland in Akureyri

You are a Icelandic citizen or you are from Switzerland and are looking for information on the consulate of Switzerland in Akureyri situated in Iceland. A consulate in Akureyri could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Switzerland. It all depends on the importance of Akureyri and Iceland in the relationships with the government of Switzerland.


Sorry there is no consulate of Switzerland in Akureyri !

However, Switzerland could have more than one consulate in Iceland besides Akureyri.

When Switzerland has more consulates located in Iceland ouside of Akureyri you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Switzerland in Iceland of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Akureyri are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Switzerland in Iceland besides Akureyri

Swiss Consulate General in Reykjavik, Iceland Laugavegi 13 101 Reykjavik Iceland
Email: jvh@ruv.is johannav@ruv.is - Tel: (+354) 551 7172 - Website:

Or the embassy of Switzerland in Iceland

(There is no embassy of Switzerland located in Iceland)

Consulate Appointment in Akureyri

Most consulates in Akureyri need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland in Akureyri first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Akureyri do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Iceland or Switzerland.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Akureyri please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.