The Honorary Consulate of France in Glasgow is a local point of contact for French citizens and for business and cultural links with France.
Contact Details
| Address | 17 Coronation Way, Bearsden, Glasgow G61 1DA, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 7502 046000 |
| john.campbell@glasgow.ac.uk | |
| Head of Mission | John Campbell, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 17 Coronation Way, Bearsden, Glasgow G61 1DA.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Glasgow do?
The honorary consul in Glasgow is a volunteer representative of France, usually a local business or civic figure. John Campbell holds the post, according to the FCDO list. Visits are by arrangement only. Before travelling there, call +44 7502 046000 and e-mail john.campbell@glasgow.ac.uk to check that someone is available.
Glasgow is in Scotland. For formal consular services in Scotland, French citizens can also turn to the consulate general in Edinburgh. The embassy in London is roughly 555 km away.
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in France (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 French office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for French citizens are handled by the French Consulate General in Edinburgh or the embassy in London.
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 French national day: 14 July. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Embassy and consulates of France in the UK
- London – Embassy of France
- Edinburgh – Consulate General
- Aberdeen – Honorary Consulate
- Bath – Honorary Consulate
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate
- Birmingham – Honorary Consulate
- Cardiff – Honorary Consulate
- Chester – Honorary Consulate
- Dover – Honorary Consulate
- Glasgow – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Leeds – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the French honorary consul in Glasgow
Where do I renew my French passport if I live near Glasgow?
French passports are issued through the French Consulate General in Edinburgh or the embassy in London, not by the honorary office.
How do I contact the French honorary consul in Glasgow?
By phone on +44 7502 046000 or by e-mail to john.campbell@glasgow.ac.uk.
Who runs the French honorary office in Glasgow?
John Campbell, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Do British citizens need a visa for France?
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 France. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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