Consulates in Lerwick
- 1 mission
- 1 country
- most embassies are in London
Embassies and consulates in Lerwick
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Honorary Consulate of Germany in LerwickAlsace, Lower Sound, Lerwick, Shetland Islands ZE1 0RL
The only foreign mission in Lerwick is the honorary consulate of Germany. The embassies to the United Kingdom are in London, about 963 km away.
Public holidays in Lerwick
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 honorary consulate of Germany closes 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.
Other cities in the United Kingdom
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Types of mission in Lerwick
Of these, the honorary consulate in Lerwick offers limited help: honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.
Other cities in the United Kingdom
Outside Lerwick, missions in the United Kingdom are found in London (218), Edinburgh (45), Belfast (39), Manchester (30), Cardiff (19) and Glasgow (17).
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in Lerwick?
There is one foreign mission on record in Lerwick: the honorary consulate of Germany.
Is there an embassy in Lerwick?
No. The embassies to the United Kingdom are in London, about 963 km away; Lerwick has the honorary consulate of Germany.
When is the honorary consulate in Lerwick closed?
The honorary consulate of Germany closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and on the national day of Germany.