Embassy of Iceland - Pretoria, South Africa
iParioli Office Park, Phase II, Block A2 - Tel: +27 (0)12 342 5885
Welcome to the Embassy of Iceland in Pretoria
Iceland opened its first Embassy in Africa in Maputo, Mozambique, in July 2001. Its jurisdiction further comprised Angola, Benin, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mali, Namibia, Zambia, Senegal, South Africa, Swaziland, and Tanzania. The Embassy was moved to Pretoria, South Africa, in November 2005.
The website contains details on the Embassy and further useful information. Please contact the Embassy with your enquiries.
Borgarathjonustan
The Consular Affairs Unit of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs "Borgarathjonustan" is responsible for the safeguarding of the interests and safety of Icelandic citizens abroad. The unit can be reached throughout the year, 24 hours a day, on phone no. + 354 - 545 9900 and through a dedicated website.
The Ministry's consular service unit, Embassies of Iceland and around 240 Honorary Consuls of Iceland around the world are also within reach. Under the link "Embassies jurisdiction" you will find information on the jurisdiction of the Embassies around the world.
News and Events
Business as Usual
While Iceland and most other countries are currently dealing with a serious financial crisis, business in Iceland is being conducted as usual. All services - including banking services – are functioning as on any other day. Hotels, restaurants, airlines, car rentals, currency exchange facilities, offices, shops, etc. are all open for normal business. Visitors can be assured that they will be treated with same friendly hospitality that Icelanders have become known for throughout the travel world.
Information center for the public, businesses and the media
Due to the special circumstances on the Icelandic financial markets the Government of Icelandic has decided to open an information center for the public, businesses and the media, both in Iceland and abroad.
Upplýsingamiðstöð fyrir almenning, fyrirtæki og fjölmiðla
Vegna þeirra erfiðleika sem nú ríkja í íslensku fjármálalífi hafa íslensk stjórnvöld ákveðið að opna upplýsingamiðstöð fyrir almenning, fyrirtæki og fjölmiðla, innanlands sem utan. >>>
Information center for the public, businesses and the media
Information Site of the Prime Minister's Office
The Prime Minister's Office information site contains photos and videos from the press meetings in Iceland as well as declarations and further information regarding the financial situation in Iceland.
Upplýsingasíða forsætisráðuneytisins
Á upplýsingasíðu forsætisráðuneytisins er að finna yfirlýsingar, myndir, upptökur frá blaðamannafundum auk annarra upplýsinga sem varða ástandið á fjármálamörkuðum.
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