Hungary Consulate General Edinburgh

Before your visit

The consulate general is at First Floor West Suite, Cairncross House, 25 Union Street, Edinburgh EH1 3LR.

• Opening hours: Tuesday 10:00–13:00; Wednesday and Thursday 13:00–16:30, according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026).
• Appointment: required – book online at konzinfobooking.mfa.gov.hu.
• Good to know: All visits strictly by appointment. Document collection: Tuesday 14:00–16:30, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00–12:00. Closed on Hungarian and UK public holidays.
• Appointment: required – book online at konzinfobooking.mfa.gov.hu.
• Good to know: All visits strictly by appointment. Document collection: Tuesday 14:00–16:30, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00–12:00. Closed on Hungarian and UK public holidays.
• Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.

About the Hungarian consulate general

The consulate general provides consular services for Hungarian citizens living in its district. According to the FCDO list, Laszlo Kalman heads the office as consul general (since May 2022). It is one of 2 career consular posts of Hungary in the UK. According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list, the consulate general is responsible for Scotland. The office is located in Scotland. The embassy in London is roughly 535 km away.

Consular services

The office deals with matters such as:

• Hungarian passports and emergency travel documents
• Registration of births, marriages and deaths
• Certification of documents and signatures
• Powers of attorney and notarial acts
• Citizenship and civil register matters

Documents checklist

The most frequent applications and the documents the Hungarian authorities ask for:

Hungarian passport (application abroad)

• Apply in person with an appointment – fingerprints and photo are taken at the consulate
• Proof of Hungarian citizenship: valid ID card or passport, a passport expired within the last year, or a recent citizenship certificate
• Any previous passport and your Hungarian address card (lakcímkártya), if you have one
• Without a valid Hungarian document: photo ID such as a foreign passport or driving licence
• Births, marriages or name changes abroad must first be registered in Hungary
• Consular fee; the passport is produced in Hungary (usually 3–6 weeks)

Sources: Embassy of Hungary – passport application (mfa.gov.hu) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.

Do I need an appointment?

Yes. According to the official website, visits are by appointment only – book online at konzinfobooking.mfa.gov.hu.

Travelling from the UK to Hungary

British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Hungary (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. Details: UK government travel advice – entry requirements.

Closing days

Expect the consulate general to be closed on Scottish bank holidays (including 2 January and St Andrew’s Day, 30 November) as well as on the Hungarian national day: 15 March. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.

Emergency assistance

In an emergency, Hungarian citizens should contact the consulate general or the embassy. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform relatives; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112); for non-emergency police matters call 101.

Hungarian missions in the UK

Hungary in the United Kingdom

• London – Embassy of Hungary
• Edinburgh – Consulate General (this page)
• Manchester – Consulate General
• Coleraine – Honorary Consulate
• Sheringham – Honorary Consulate
• Torquay – Honorary Consulate