Indian Consulate General in Edinburgh
Consulate General 
India Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Address
- Rutland Square 17, Edinburgh
- Phone
- +44 131 229 2144
- Website
- cgiedinburgh.gov.in
Head of mission: Siddharth Malik
Sources: OpenStreetMap · UK Foreign Office (FCDO) diplomatic list · Foreign ministry of India: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 10 July 2026
The Indian consulate general in Edinburgh is at Rutland Square 17, Edinburgh; India’s embassy is in London, about 533 km away. British citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Opening hours of the Indian consulate general in Edinburgh
| Monday | 09:00–17:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:30 |
| Friday | 09:00–17:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The Indian consulate general in Edinburgh is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30.
India visa for British citizens
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British citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days. The application is made online, not at the Indian consulate general in Edinburgh.
Other missions nearby
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Consulate General of Norway in EdinburghRutland Square 12, EH1 2BB Edinburgh
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Consulate General of Brazil in EdinburghCanning Street 19a, EH3 8EG Edinburgh
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Honorary Consulate of New Zealand in EdinburghTorphichen Street 40, EH3 8JB Edinburgh
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Consulate of Denmark in EdinburghMelville Street 48, Edinburgh
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Consulate General of Russia in EdinburghMelville Street 58, Edinburgh
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Consulate General of Japan in EdinburghMelville Crescent 2, Edinburgh
India’s other missions in the United Kingdom
- High Commission of India in London
Aldwych, WC2B 4NA London
- Consulate General of India in Manchester
Stonepail Court, Stonepail Road, Gatley, Cheshire, SK8 4EX, Manchester
- Consulate General of India in Birmingham
Darnley Road 2, B16 8TF Birmingham
- Consulate General of India in Belfast
Clarence House, 4-10 May Street, Belfast, BT1 4NJ
- Honorary Consulate of India in Newcastle upon Tyne
India House, 136-170 Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 IDT
- Honorary Consulate of India in Cardiff
Honorary Consulate of India, Wales, 63-67 Wellfield Road, Cardiff CF24 3PA
- Honorary Consulate of India in Belfast (1 Runnymede Road)
1 Runnymede Road, Darras Hall, Northumberland, NE20 9HE, Belfast
- Honorary Consulate of India in Belfast (Andras House)
Andras House, 60 Great Victoria Street, Belfast, BT2 7BB
All missions of India in the United Kingdom (9)
The Indian embassy is in London, about 533 km away. Besides the Indian consulate general in Edinburgh, India has 8 other missions in the United Kingdom. Consulates: Manchester, Birmingham and Belfast. Honorary consulates: Newcastle upon Tyne, Cardiff and Belfast. The United Kingdom in turn has 9 missions in India, its embassy being in New Delhi.
Good to know
About the Indian consulate general in Edinburgh
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of India in Edinburgh. It is headed by Siddharth Malik, according to the records. Career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
Address and contact
Address: Rutland Square 17, Edinburgh. The record for the Indian consulate general in Edinburgh includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Indian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
When the Indian consulate general in Edinburgh is closed
Expect the Indian consulate general in Edinburgh to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026.
Before visiting the Indian consulate general in Edinburgh
Current procedures for the Indian consulate general in Edinburgh, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Indian consulate general in Edinburgh
The Indian consulate general in Edinburgh has 13 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Indian Consulate General in Edinburgh?
The Indian consulate general in Edinburgh is at Rutland Square 17, Edinburgh.
What are the opening hours of the Indian Consulate General in Edinburgh?
The Indian consulate general in Edinburgh is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30.
Is the Indian Consulate General in Edinburgh open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Indian consulate general in Edinburgh do not include Saturday.
When is the Indian Consulate General in Edinburgh closed?
The Indian 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 India.
Do British citizens need a visa for India?
British citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Where is the Indian embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Indian embassy is in London, about 533 km from the Indian consulate general in Edinburgh.
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