Embassy Information
The Embassy of Iceland in Warsaw opened in 2022. In addition to Poland, the Embassy is also accredited to Ukraine, Romania and Bulgaria. Our mission is to enhance political, economic and cultural ties between Iceland and Poland, along with the above-mentioned countries. Furthermore, the Embassy protects and assists, when needed, Icelandic nationals.
We participate in reinforcing Icelandic-Polish relations by promoting activities considering Icelandic history, culture and language, and providing general support to Icelandic companies operating in Poland.
Embassy of Iceland in Warsaw
Address: Al. Armii Ludowej 26, 00-609 WarszawaPhone: +48 519 190 373
Email: warsaw[at]mfa.is
Open all week days from 9:30-15:30
Ambassador
Hannes Heimisson
Professional career
2022- Ambassador of Iceland to Poland, Ukraine, Bulgaria and Romania, with residence in Warsaw
2020-2022 Ambassador of Iceland to Sweden, Albania, Cyprus and Kuwait with residence in Stockholm
2018-2020 Chief of Protocol, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
2013-2018 Ambassador of Iceland to Japan, the Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea with residence in Tokyo
2009-2013 Ambassador, Directorate for Trade and Economic Affairs
2005-2009 Ambassador of Iceland to Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Ukraine, with residence in Helsinki
2003-2005 Consul General, New York
1999-2003 Director, Department of Information, Cultural Affairs and Consular Liaison, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
1997-1999 Chargé d'Affaires ad interim, Embassy of Iceland, Helsinki
1996-1997 Counsellor, Political Department. Nordic co-operation and Council of Baltic Sea States, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
1995-1996 Deputy Director, Defence Department, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
1992-1995 First Secretary, Embassy of Iceland, Stockholm
1988-1992 First Secretary, Embassy of Iceland, Paris
1987-1988 First Secretary, Department of Administration, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
1986 First Secretary, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Born 25 March 1960. Married to Guðrún Margrét Sólonsdóttir. They have four children.
