Iceland Passport Application Guide

An Icelandic passport is applied for online on Ísland.is, followed by an in-person photo appointment with the District Commissioner. This guide covers the flow, fees, validity and the child rules. Verified against Ísland.is and Þjóðskrá (skra.is), October 2026.

The 15-second answer

Apply on Ísland.is with electronic ID, pay the fee, then attend a photo appointment within 30 days. Processing is up to 4 working days from the photo appointment.

How the application works

1. Apply online: begin on Ísland.is using electronic ID and provide the necessary information.
2. Pay the fee (see below).
3. Photo appointment: attend the District Commissioner within 30 days for the passport to be issued.

Adults (18 and over)

• Begin the application on Ísland.is using electronic ID.
• If more than 9 months remain on your current passport, you must apply directly at the District Commissioner’s office.
• Attend a photo appointment at the District Commissioner’s office within 30 days, presenting your previous passport, driving licence or identity card.
• You can book with the District Commissioner of Greater Reykjavik; with other District Commissioners no appointment is required for passport photography.

Children under 18

• If two parties share custody, both must consent.
• One guardian applies and pays; the other signs in to Ísland.is, selects “applications in progress” and approves. Approval must be received within 7 days, otherwise the application expires and is automatically refunded to the payer.
• The child must attend a photo appointment within 30 days; one guardian may accompany a child under 18 (with identification).
• If more than 9 months remain on the child’s passport, or a guardian lacks electronic ID, written consent is required (Form V-901).

The photo

A new photograph is always taken and a comparison photograph is always taken at the District Commissioner’s office. You may use a studio photo if you ask the studio to email it directly to the office you will visit. Photographs cannot be submitted by the applicant by email or on a USB drive. For the specification, see the dedicated Iceland passport photo page and test your photo with the free passport photo checker.

Processing, delivery and collection

• Processing: up to 4 working days from the date of the photo appointment; delivery time is added outside the capital area.
• Second source: the National Registry states 4 working days from the receipt of the application (weekends and holidays excluded) — the two bases differ, so plan for both.
• Collection: at Hagkaup (Skeifan, Reykjavík, 24 hours — collect within 7 days of arrival), at the District Commissioners’ offices, at the National Registry (Borgartún, 10:00–15:00) or abroad at an embassy or consul.
• The previous passport must be expired or invalidated before a new one can be collected at Hagkaup; collection there is not by proxy.

Fees

• Standard: 19,000 ISK (ages 18–66); 7,000 ISK (children, elderly and disabled persons).
• Express: 39,200 ISK (ages 18–66); 14,000 ISK (children, elderly and disabled persons).

Validity

• 10 years from the date of application for adults; 5 years for children under 18.
• Most EEA and Schengen countries require a passport or national ID to be valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended stay.

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for an Icelandic passport?
Begin the application on Ísland.is using electronic ID, pay the fee, then attend a photo appointment with the District Commissioner within 30 days.

How long does an Icelandic passport take?
Up to 4 working days from the date of the photo appointment; delivery time is added for applicants outside the capital area. The National Registry states 4 working days from receipt of the application, so check both bases.

Can I apply online if my passport is still valid?
Only if 9 months or less remain on your current passport. If more than 9 months remain, you must apply directly at the District Commissioner's office.

What does an Icelandic passport cost?
Standard: 19,000 ISK for ages 18-66, or 7,000 ISK for children, elderly and disabled persons. Express: 39,200 ISK (ages 18-66) or 14,000 ISK (children, elderly, disabled).

How long is an Icelandic passport valid?
Ten years from the date of application for adults, and five years for children under 18. The EEA and Schengen Area generally require at least 3 months' validity beyond the intended stay.

Do both parents need to consent for a child's passport?
Yes, if two parties share custody. One guardian applies and pays, the other approves on Ísland.is within 7 days, or the application expires and is automatically refunded.

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Source note: the online application with electronic ID, the 30-day photo appointment, the 9-month rule, the child consent and 7-day approval rule, the photo-appointment requirements, the processing basis (up to 4 working days from the photo appointment), the collection options including the 7-day Hagkaup window, the fees (standard 19,000/7,000 ISK; express 39,200/14,000 ISK), and the validity (10 years; 5 years under 18, with the 3-month EEA/Schengen rule) are from Ísland.is island.is/en/applying-for-a-passport; the alternative 4-working-day basis from receipt of the application is from Þjóðskrá skra.is, checked October 2026.