For Austrian residents and travellers in the Edinburgh area, the Honorary Consulate of Austria in Edinburgh is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | 15 Old Fishmarket Close, Edinburgh EH1 1RW, United Kingdom |
| Head of Mission | Christoph Crepaz, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Scotland |
Opening Hours
There are no fixed opening hours; agree on a time with the honorary consul before going.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 15 Old Fishmarket Close, Edinburgh EH1 1RW.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Edinburgh do?
The honorary consul in Edinburgh is a volunteer representative of Austria, usually a local business or civic figure. The honorary consul listed by the FCDO is Christoph Crepaz. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go.
According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list, the honorary consulate is responsible for Scotland. The office is located in Scotland. Distance to the Austrian Embassy in London: about 535 km.
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Austria (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. The FCDO publishes the current entry rules in its foreign travel advice; check it before booking.
Which Austrian office issues passports and visas?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Austrian citizens contact the Austrian Embassy in London.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in the UK, the honorary consulate closes on Scottish bank holidays (including 2 January and St Andrew’s Day, 30 November); the Austrian national day (26 October) often means a closure too. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Where else is Austria represented in the United Kingdom?
- London – Embassy of Austria
- Edinburgh – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Manchester – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Austria in Edinburgh
Where do I renew my Austrian passport if I live near Edinburgh?
For a new Austrian passport, contact the Austrian Embassy in London.
Who runs the Austrian honorary office in Edinburgh?
Christoph Crepaz, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Is the Edinburgh honorary office responsible for my area?
Its consular district is Scotland.
Do Britons need a visa to visit Austria?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – honorary consulates in the UK (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for Austria. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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