Portuguese Honorary Consulate in Edinburgh

Honorary Consulate Portugal Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Address
37/3 William Street, Edinburgh, EH12 3LW

No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.

The exact position is not on record yet: the map shows the town.

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Head of mission: The Very Revd Dr Graham Forbes Obe

Sources: UK Foreign Office (FCDO) diplomatic list · Record last updated on 9 November 2026

Portugal’s honorary consul in Edinburgh has an office at 37/3 William Street, Edinburgh, EH12 3LW; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere. British citizens can visit Portugal without a visa for up to 90 days.

Opening hours

No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in the United Kingdom

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Monday

Public holidays in Portugal

  • Restoration of Independence

    Tuesday

  • Immaculate Conception

    Tuesday

Portugal visa for British citizens

United KingdomPortugal Visa-free, 90 days Portugal visa for citizens of the United Kingdom

PortugalUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Portugal

British citizens can visit Portugal without a visa for up to 90 days.

Portugal’s other missions in the United Kingdom

All missions of Portugal in the United Kingdom (5)

The Portuguese embassy is in London. The Portuguese honorary consulate in Edinburgh is one of 5 missions of Portugal in the United Kingdom. Consulates: Manchester and London. Honorary consulates: Belfast. The United Kingdom in turn has 2 missions in Portugal, its embassy being in Lisbon.

Good to know

About the Portuguese honorary consulate in Edinburgh

It appears in official lists as Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Edinburgh. It is headed by The Very Revd Dr Graham Forbes Obe, according to the records.

Address and contact

Address: 37/3 William Street, Edinburgh, EH12 3LW. The record for the Portuguese honorary consulate in Edinburgh includes a phone number and an e-mail address. Its exact position is not recorded, so the map marks the town; use the street address.

Portuguese citizens travelling to the United Kingdom

Before flying to the United Kingdom, Portuguese citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.

When the Portuguese honorary consulate in Edinburgh is closed

The next closures of the Portuguese honorary consulate in Edinburgh for public holidays in the United Kingdom are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026; it may also close for Restoration of Independence (Restauração da Independência) on Tuesday 1 December 2026.

Before visiting the Portuguese honorary consulate in Edinburgh

Call the Portuguese honorary consulate in Edinburgh before you go to confirm the hours and whether an appointment is needed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the address of the Portuguese Honorary Consulate in Edinburgh?

The Portuguese honorary consulate in Edinburgh is at 37/3 William Street, Edinburgh, EH12 3LW.

When is the Portuguese Honorary Consulate in Edinburgh closed?

The Portuguese honorary consulate 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 Portugal.

Do British citizens need a visa for Portugal?

British citizens can visit Portugal without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can the Portuguese Honorary Consulate in Edinburgh issue a visa or passport?

Normally not: for visas and passports, people in Edinburgh turn to the Portuguese embassy in London or a career consulate of Portugal.

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