The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Edinburgh is a volunteer-run office that assists Belgian citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Belgian Embassy in London.
Contact Details
| Address | 2 West Street, Edinburgh EH26 9DL, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 1968 679969 +44 7970 463917 |
| Fax | +44 1968 677638 |
| consulbelgiumscotland@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Yves Lemarchand, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Scotland |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 2 West Street, Edinburgh EH26 9DL.
- 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 Belgium, usually a local business or civic figure. Yves Lemarchand holds the post, according to the FCDO list. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. The quickest way to reach the office: call +44 1968 679969 and e-mail consulbelgiumscotland@gmail.com.
Its consular district covers Scotland. Edinburgh is in Scotland. Distance to the Belgian Embassy in London: about 535 km.
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Belgium (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 Belgian office issues passports and visas?
the Belgian Embassy in London is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
Holidays and closures
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Scottish bank holidays (including 2 January and St Andrew’s Day, 30 November) as well as on the Belgian national day: 21 July. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Belgium’s offices in the UK
- London – Embassy of Belgium
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate
- Bristol – Honorary Consulate
- Dover – Honorary Consulate
- Edinburgh – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Kingston-upon-Hull – Honorary Consulate
- Manchester – Honorary Consulate
- Newcastle – Honorary Consulate
- Southampton – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Belgian honorary consul in Edinburgh
Where do I renew my Belgian passport if I live near Edinburgh?
Passport applications go to the Belgian Embassy in London; the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the Belgian honorary consul in Edinburgh?
By phone on +44 1968 679969 or by e-mail to consulbelgiumscotland@gmail.com.
Who runs the Belgian honorary office in Edinburgh?
Yves Lemarchand, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Belgian honorary consul in Edinburgh cover?
Its consular district is Scotland.
Do Britons need a visa to visit Belgium?
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 Belgium. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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