Guidance

Iceland: legal and prison systems

Information on Iceland's legal and prison systems for British prisoners, their family and friends.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 15 March 2013
• Last updated: 24 July 2023 — See all updates

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Information for British people arrested or detained in Iceland

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This guide explains how to:

• arrange visits
• send money to a prisoner
• apply for a transfer to a UK prison

See also help if you’re arrested abroad.

This information is not meant to be definitive, and is not a substitute for independent legal advice. Neither His Majesty’s Government nor its staff take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information, nor accept liability for any loss, costs, damage, or expense that you might suffer as a result of relying on the information. The information contained in this guide is general and factual. You should contact local lawyers for independent legal advice.

Published 15 March 2013
Last updated 24 July 2023 + show all updates

1. 24 July 2023

   Guidance fully reviewed and updated.

2. 17 March 2016

   Updated information pack for British prisoners in Iceland

3. 17 July 2015

   Updated information pack

4. 15 March 2013

   First published.