Vehicle registration plate code for
Iceland
IS
EEA / EFTA·ISO IS
Example plate
IS
AB 123
Typical format: AB 123. Illustrative only — other variants exist.
The blue EU band
Iceland is not an EU member state and does not use the blue 12-star band. Plates instead carry a national sign or flag with the distinguishing code "IS".
Code
IS
ISO-2
IS
Group
EEA / EFTA
EU band
No
Other countries in EEA / EFTA
FAQ — Iceland
What does "IS" mean on a number plate?
"IS" is the international distinguishing sign of Iceland — it identifies the country where the vehicle is registered. The ISO-2 code for Iceland is IS.
What does a Iceland number plate look like?
The typical format is "AB 123" — for example "AB 123". This is a representative scheme; other variants exist.
Does Iceland use the blue EU band?
No. Iceland does not use the blue EU 12-star band — plates carry a national strip or sign with "IS" instead.