Irish Consulate General in Edinburgh

The Irish consulate general in Edinburgh is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:30–17:00 with a midday break.

Ireland admits British citizens without a visa.

For matters it cannot handle, the Irish embassy in London (534 km) is responsible. The Irish consulate general in Edinburgh is one of 4 missions of Ireland in the United Kingdom. Consulates: Manchester and Cardiff. The United Kingdom in turn has 2 missions in Ireland, its embassy being in Dublin.

About the Irish consulate general in Edinburgh

It appears in official lists as Consulate General of Ireland in Edinburgh. It is headed by Jerry O’Donovan, according to the records. Career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.

Address and contact

Address: Randolph Crescent 16, EH3 7TT Edinburgh. The record for the Irish consulate general in Edinburgh includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.

Irish citizens travelling to the United Kingdom

Irish citizens do not need a visa to travel to the United Kingdom.

When the Irish consulate general in Edinburgh is closed

The Irish 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 Ireland such as Christmas Day (Lá Nollag) on Friday 25 December 2026.

Before visiting the Irish consulate general in Edinburgh

Current procedures for the Irish consulate general in Edinburgh, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the Irish consulate general in Edinburgh

The Irish consulate general in Edinburgh has 12 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.