Overview
The Embassy of Canada in Reykjavik is one of the few fully resident embassies in Iceland, headed by Ambassador Her Excellency Jennifer Tannis Hill. The embassy is located on Túngata 14 in central Reykjavik. Canada and Iceland are NATO allies and Arctic neighbours with a bilateral relationship that runs unusually deep for two countries of such different sizes. The connection is rooted in the Icelandic-Canadian diaspora — the largest Icelandic diaspora in the world is in Manitoba, centred on Winnipeg and the Interlake region historically known as New Iceland (Nýja Ísland), where settlers arrived in the 1870s. Today the relationship extends to Arctic sovereignty and research, fisheries management, renewable energy, and a growing tourism connection — Icelandair operates direct flights from Reykjavik to Toronto and other Canadian cities seasonally.
Visa Services
Canadian citizens can travel to Iceland visa-free under Schengen rules for up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism or business. Iceland is a Schengen Area member. For longer stays, applications are processed through the embassy.
Consular Services
The embassy provides full consular services for Canadian citizens in Iceland, including passport services, notarizations, emergency travel documents, and assistance for Canadians in distress. The embassy also assists with Canadian citizenship applications and registration of Canadians abroad.
Trade & Export Support
Canada and Iceland cooperate closely on Arctic issues — both are members of the Arctic Council and share interests in Arctic shipping routes, environmental protection, and indigenous governance. Trade ties include fisheries (both countries are major fishing nations), renewable energy (geothermal and hydroelectric expertise), and data centre development. The embassy supports bilateral business connections.
Cultural & Educational Programs
The Icelandic-Canadian diaspora is the strongest cultural bridge between the two countries. The Icelandic Festival of Manitoba (Íslendingadagurinn) in Gimli has run annually since 1890 and is one of North America's oldest ethnic festivals. The University of Manitoba maintains an Icelandic Collection and a chair in Icelandic Language and Literature. Academic exchange between Icelandic and Canadian universities covers Arctic science, volcanology, and Nordic studies.
Service Area
The embassy covers the entire Republic of Iceland.
Appointment Information
Contact the embassy by phone (+354 575 6500) or email (rkjvk@international.gc.ca). The website www.canada.is has service information and appointment booking.