Estonian nationals in and around Edinburgh can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Estonia in Edinburgh for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | 18a Upper Gilmore Place, Edinburgh EH3 9NP, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 131 460 7765 |
| peter.ferry@mfa.ee | |
| Head of Mission | Peter Kenneth Ferry, 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: 18a Upper Gilmore Place, Edinburgh EH3 9NP.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Estonian honorary consul in Edinburgh
In Edinburgh, Estonian citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list of honorary consulates, the post is held by Peter Kenneth Ferry (since 28 July 2016). Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. The quickest way to reach the office: call +44 131 460 7765 and e-mail peter.ferry@mfa.ee.
The FCDO lists its area of responsibility as Scotland. The office is located in Scotland. Distance to the Estonian Embassy in London: about 535 km.
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Estonia (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.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Official documents for Estonian citizens are issued by the Estonian Embassy in London; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Holidays and closures
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Scottish bank holidays (including 2 January and St Andrew’s Day, 30 November) and on Estonia’s national day (24 February). Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Estonia’s offices in the UK
- London – Embassy of Estonia
- Aberdeen – Honorary Consulate
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate
- Cardross – Honorary Consulate
- Cheltenham – Honorary Consulate
- Edinburgh – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Leeds – Honorary Consulate
- Liverpool – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Estonia in Edinburgh
Can I get an Estonian passport at the honorary consulate in Edinburgh?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Estonian Embassy in London.
What are the contact details of the Estonian honorary consul in Edinburgh?
By phone on +44 131 460 7765 or by e-mail to peter.ferry@mfa.ee.
Who runs the Estonian honorary office in Edinburgh?
Peter Kenneth Ferry, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Is the Edinburgh honorary office responsible for my area?
Its consular district is Scotland.
Do British citizens need a visa for Estonia?
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 Estonia. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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