Consulates in Glasgow
- 17 missions
- 17 countries
- most embassies are in London
Embassies and consulates in Glasgow
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Consulate General of Iraq in Glasgow238 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 4QY
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Consulate General of Pakistan in GlasgowMaxwell Drive 45, G41 5JF Glasgow
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Honorary Consulate of Brazil in Glasgow9 Station Road, Strathaven, ML10 6BE, Glasgow
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Honorary Consulate of Chile in GlasgowLochnell Castle Benderloch Argyll PA3712QT, Glasgow
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Honorary Consulate of Cyprus in Glasgow126-128 Great Western Road, Glasgow G4 9AD, Te/Faxl: 0141 3311366, 09:00 – 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 09:00 – 15:00 Friday
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Honorary Consulate of France in Glasgow17 Coronation Way, Bearsden, Glasgow G61 1DA
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Honorary Consulate of Germany in Glasgowc/o Dentons UK & Middle East LLP, 1 George Square, Glasgow G2 1AL
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Honorary Consulate of Iceland in GlasgowGreen Gables, Moor Road, Strathblane, Glasgow G63 9EX
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Honorary Consulate of Italy in Glasgowc/o Austin Lafferty Solicitors, 118 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns, Glasgow G77 6EG, Opening hours: by appointment only
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Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Glasgow3 Egidia Avenue, Giffnock, Glasgow, G46 7NH
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Honorary Consulate of Mexico in Glasgow33 Lomond Street, Glasgow G22 6JJ
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Honorary Consulate of New Zealand in Glasgow39 Elmbank Crescent, Glasgow G2 4PT
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Honorary Consulate of Norway in Glasgow18 Woodside Crescent, Glasgow G3 7UL
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Honorary Consulate of the Philippines in Glasgow12 Ritherford Court, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4QG, Glasgow
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Honorary Consulate of Slovakia in GlasgowSuite 3/1, Skypark 3, 14 Elliot Place, Glasgow G3 8EP
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Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Glasgow10 Midlothian Drive, Waverley Park, Glasgow, G41 3RA
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Honorary Consulate of Timor-Leste in Glasgow65 Midton Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA72TN, Glasgow
Missions of 17 countries are based in Glasgow, 17 in all (2 consulates general and 15 honorary consulates). The embassies to the United Kingdom are in London, about 555 km away.
Public holidays in Glasgow
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
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Good Friday
The missions in Glasgow close on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027.
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Good to know
Foreign missions in Glasgow
Among the countries with a mission in Glasgow are Iraq, Pakistan, Brazil, Chile, Cyprus, Germany, France and Iceland.
Types of mission in Glasgow
By type, Glasgow has 2 consulates general and 15 honorary consulates. Of these, the 15 honorary consulates in Glasgow offer limited help: an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.
Other cities in the United Kingdom
Besides Glasgow, towns in the United Kingdom with foreign missions are London (218), Edinburgh (45), Belfast (39), Manchester (30), Cardiff (19) and Birmingham (16).
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in Glasgow?
There are 17 foreign missions on record in Glasgow: 2 consulates general and 15 honorary consulates.
Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Glasgow?
Missions from 17 countries are based in Glasgow, among them Iraq, Pakistan, Brazil, Chile and Cyprus.
Is there an embassy in Glasgow?
No. The embassies to the United Kingdom are in London, about 555 km away; Glasgow has consulates and honorary consulates.
When are the missions in Glasgow closed?
The missions in Glasgow close on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.