Icelandic consular representation in Western Canada
Icelandic Consulate General in Winnipeg
The Consulate General of Iceland in Winnipeg is a career Icelandic consular mission serving Manitoba and designated areas of Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Contact details
Contact the Icelandic Consulate General in Winnipeg
The Consulate General is headed by Consul General Vilhjálmur Wiium and is located on Wellington Crescent in Winnipeg.
Suite 100
Winnipeg, MB R3M 3Z2
Canada
Before visiting: Contact the Consulate General in advance if your request involves a specific consular procedure so you can confirm the current documentation and visiting requirements.
Consulate location
Where is the Icelandic Consulate General in Winnipeg?
The Consulate General is located at One Wellington Crescent in Winnipeg.
The current official address is 1 Wellington Crescent, Suite 100, Winnipeg, MB R3M 3Z2, Canada.
About the mission
About the Icelandic Consulate General in Winnipeg
The Consulate General of Iceland in Winnipeg is a career consular mission of Iceland.
Iceland maintained an honorary consular presence in Winnipeg from 1942. In 1999, Iceland opened a Consulate General in the city and sent a professional diplomat to head the mission.
The current Consul General is Vilhjálmur Wiium.
The mission has a particularly important role in Iceland’s relationship with the large Icelandic-descended community in Manitoba and Western Canada.
Its work includes promoting Icelandic culture, heritage and history, supporting Icelandic-Canadian relations, providing information about Iceland and assisting Icelandic nationals and businesses when needed.
Mission services
Consular Services and Activities
The Winnipeg Consulate General combines consular assistance with cultural, community and economic work in Western Canada.
Assistance for Icelandic citizens
The Consulate General assists Icelandic nationals in its region when consular support is required.
Icelandic businesses
The mission provides assistance to Icelandic firms and supports business and economic relations between Iceland and Canada.
Information about Iceland
The Consulate General distributes information about Iceland and serves as a regional contact point for Iceland-related matters.
Cultural relations
Promoting Icelandic culture, history and heritage is one of the Winnipeg mission’s principal functions.
Icelandic-Canadian community
The mission works closely with communities of Icelandic descent in Manitoba and Western Canada and helps strengthen their links with Iceland.
Consular guidance
Applicants can contact the Consulate General to determine the correct procedure or Icelandic authority for their particular consular matter.
Visa applications: Iceland directs visa applicants in Canada to VFS Global, its official external service provider. Visa applications should not be submitted directly to the Winnipeg Consulate General unless Iceland’s current instructions specifically state otherwise.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Icelandic Consulate General in Winnipeg
Iceland currently defines the Winnipeg Consulate General’s jurisdiction as follows.
- Manitoba
- Saskatchewan, except the City of Regina
- Alberta, except the cities of Calgary and Edmonton
Local exceptions: Regina, Calgary and Edmonton have separate Icelandic honorary consular representation and are therefore excluded from the Winnipeg Consulate General’s stated district.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check the current official instructions or contact the Consulate General before travelling for a specific consular procedure.
Check your jurisdiction
The Winnipeg mission serves Manitoba and designated areas of Saskatchewan and Alberta, with separate representation in Regina, Calgary and Edmonton.
Confirm the procedure
Contact the Consulate General before attending for passports, documents or another formal consular procedure to confirm where and how the request should be handled.
Use the visa service channel
Applicants seeking a visa for Iceland in Canada should follow Iceland’s current VFS Global application process.
Emergency assistance: Iceland publishes +354 545 0 112 for 24-hour consular assistance to Icelandic citizens abroad in genuine emergencies.
Frequently asked questions
Icelandic Consulate General Winnipeg FAQ
Is there an Icelandic Consulate General in Winnipeg?
Yes. Iceland maintains a career Consulate General at 1 Wellington Crescent in Winnipeg.
Is the Winnipeg Consulate General honorary?
No. Iceland states that a professional diplomat was sent to head the Consulate General when it opened in 1999. The current head is Consul General Vilhjálmur Wiium.
Who is the Icelandic Consul General in Winnipeg?
Vilhjálmur Wiium is currently listed by the Government of Iceland and the Government of Manitoba as Consul General.
What is the address?
The current official address is 1 Wellington Crescent, Suite 100, Winnipeg, MB R3M 3Z2, Canada.
What is the telephone number?
The current official telephone number is +1 204 284 1535.
What is the email address?
The Government of Iceland currently publishes winnipeg@mfa.is for the Consulate General.
What are the opening hours?
The Consulate General is currently open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Which areas does the Winnipeg Consulate General serve?
Its current official jurisdiction covers Manitoba, Saskatchewan except the City of Regina, and Alberta except the cities of Calgary and Edmonton.
Can I apply for an Icelandic visa at the Winnipeg Consulate General?
Iceland currently directs visa applicants in Canada to VFS Global, its official external service provider.
What is Iceland’s emergency consular number?
Iceland publishes +354 545 0 112 for 24-hour consular assistance to Icelandic citizens abroad in genuine emergencies.
Official information
Sources
Official Icelandic and Manitoba government sources used to verify the Consulate General, current Consul General, address, opening hours, jurisdiction and mission functions.