Embassy of France in Reykjavik, Iceland; address Tungata No. 22, 101, Reykjavík; phone +3545759600. Plus 4 other missions.
Head of mission: Mr. Ólafur Rúnar Ólafsson, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Iceland, 1 Sep 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Sigurður Ingólfsson, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Ms. Elísabet Gunnarsdóttir, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Iceland, 1 Sep 2024)
Head of mission: Ms. Hulda Guðnadóttir, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Iceland, 1 Sep 2024)
France is a top global tourism destination, attracting millions annually due to its vibrant and diverse appeal. While it may interest some of the approximately 100,000 Icelanders who travel abroad each year, the overall number of Icelandic visitors to France is likely to be modest compared to the total influx of tourists.
France is generally safe for tourists, but it does have a higher crime rate compared to Iceland. According to safety rankings, France is 40th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, whereas Iceland ranks 3rd. The Global Peace Index places France 84th out of 160 countries, with Iceland being the safest. In terms of murder rates, Iceland has a rate of 0.5 per 100,000 people, while France's rate is 1.1. Additionally, various organized crime indices indicate that France has higher levels of organized crime compared to Iceland, with scores ranging from 4.0 to 7.0 for different crime categories in France, compared to lower scores in Iceland. Overall, while France is a popular tourist destination, visitors from Iceland should be aware of the higher crime rates and take standard safety precautions.