French Consulate General in Edinburgh
Consulate General 
France Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Address
- West Parliament Square, EH1 1RF Edinburgh
- Phone
- +44 1316 192828
- Website
- ambafrance-uk.org
Head of mission: Stephane Pailler
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · UK Foreign Office (FCDO) diplomatic list · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 22 August 2025
France’s consulate general in Edinburgh has its offices at West Parliament Square, EH1 1RF Edinburgh, while France’s embassy is in London, about 533 km away. France admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for British citizens
United KingdomFrance Visa-free, 90 days France visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
FranceUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of France
France admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Other missions nearby
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Honorary Consulate of Luxembourg in EdinburghHanover Street 22, EH2 2EP Edinburgh
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Embassy of Romania in EdinburghNorth St David Street 7, Edinburgh
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Consulate of Spain in EdinburghNorth Castle Street 63, EH2 3LJ Edinburgh
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Consulate of Bulgaria in EdinburghJackson's Entry 3, EH8 8PJ Edinburgh
France’s other missions in the United Kingdom
- Embassy of France in London
Knightsbridge 58, SW1X 7JT London
- Consulate General of France in London
Cromwell Road 21, SW7 2EN London
- Honorary Consulate of France in Stornoway
c/o N L Macdonald Ltd, 64-70 Bayhead Street, Stornoway HS1 2DZ
- Honorary Consulate of France in Plymouth
22 South View Terrace, Plymouth, Devon PL4 9DQ
- Honorary Consulate of France in Penzance
1 Lane Reddin Terrace, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 5BL
- Honorary Consulate of France in Nottingham
64 Burnthouse Road, Heanor DE75 7GS, Friday afternoon, Nottingham
- Honorary Consulate of France in Newhaven
Newhaven Port & Properties, Port Administration offices, East Quay, Newhaven BN9 0BN
- Honorary Consulate of France in Manchester
Alliance Française de Manchester, Ground Floor, 125 Portland Street, Manchester M1 4KD
- Honorary Consulate of France in Liverpool
Liverpool Cathedral, St James Mount, Liverpool L17 7A
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All missions of France in the United Kingdom (23)
The French embassy is in London, about 533 km away. Besides the French consulate general in Edinburgh, France has 22 other missions in the United Kingdom. Consulates: London. Honorary consulates: Stornoway, Plymouth, Penzance, Nottingham, Newhaven, Manchester, Liverpool, Leicester and 10 more. The United Kingdom in turn has 11 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French consulate general in Edinburgh
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of France in Edinburgh. It is headed by Stephane Pailler, according to the records. Career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
Address and contact
Address: West Parliament Square, EH1 1RF Edinburgh. The record for the French consulate general in Edinburgh includes a phone number and an official website.
French citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
French citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
When the French consulate general in Edinburgh is closed
The French consulate general in Edinburgh closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and usually on holidays of France such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French consulate general in Edinburgh
Current procedures for the French consulate general in Edinburgh, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French consulate general in Edinburgh
The French consulate general in Edinburgh has 4 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Consulate General in Edinburgh?
The French consulate general in Edinburgh is at West Parliament Square, EH1 1RF Edinburgh.
When is the French Consulate General in Edinburgh closed?
The French consulate general in Edinburgh closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do British citizens need a visa for France?
France admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Where is the French embassy in the United Kingdom?
The French embassy is in London, about 533 km from the French consulate general in Edinburgh.
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