The Consulate General of Italy in Edinburgh is an official consular post of Italy in the United Kingdom, serving Italian citizens in its consular district.
Contact Details
| Address | Italy House, 20-22 East London Street, Edinburgh EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 131 220 3695 |
| consolato.edimburgo@esteri.it | |
| Website | www.consedimburgo.esteri.it |
| Head of Mission | Lucas Fratini, Consul General |
| Consular district | Scotland and Northern Ireland |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published in the FCDO list. Check the official website or call before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
Address for visitors: Italy House, 20-22 East London Street, Edinburgh EH7 4BQ.
- Opening hours: not published in the FCDO list – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.
Who does the Italian consulate general in Edinburgh serve?
The consulate general provides consular services for Italian citizens living in its district. According to the FCDO list, Lucas Fratini heads the office as consul general (since July 2026). With this office, Italy has 2 career consular posts across the UK. According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list, the consulate general is responsible for Scotland and Northern Ireland. Edinburgh is in Scotland. The embassy in London is roughly 535 km away.
Consular services
The office deals with matters such as:
- Italian passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Help for citizens in difficulty
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Italian sources:
Italian passport (application abroad)
- Registration in AIRE (registry of Italians resident abroad), with your current address, at the consulate for your area
- Book an appointment in the Prenot@mi system (adults and minors aged 12 or over) and apply in person – fingerprints are taken
- A recent colour photo, 35 × 40 mm, front-facing on a light background, taken within the last six months
- Your expired or expiring passport as proof of identity
- Passports are not renewed – a new passport is issued (valid 10 years for adults)
- Fee: about €116 (e.g. €116.20 at the Consulate General in Paris since 1 December 2025), often payable in local currency
Sources: Italian Consulate General in Paris – passports (esteri.it), Italian Embassy in Tunis – passports and documents (esteri.it) (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?
Contact the office before visiting to find out whether your matter needs an appointment.
Travelling from the UK to Italy
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Italy (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) and on Italy’s national day (2 June). Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Emergency assistance
Italian nationals in urgent need of help can call +44 131 220 3695. 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. British nationals who need help in Italy contact the British mission in Rome.
Where else is Italy represented in the United Kingdom?
Italy in the United Kingdom
- London – Embassy of Italy
- Edinburgh – Consulate General (this page)
- Manchester – Consulate
- Aberdeen – Honorary Consulate
- Ashford – Honorary Consulate
- Bedford – Honorary Consulate
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate
- Birmingham – Honorary Consulate
- Bristol – Honorary Consulate
- Cardiff – Honorary Consulate
- Glasgow – Honorary Consulate
- Liverpool – Honorary Consulate
- Newcastle – Honorary Consulate
- Nottingham – Honorary Consulate
- Peterborough – Honorary Consulate
- Watford – Honorary Consulate
- Woking – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of Italy in Edinburgh
Where is the Italian consulate general in Edinburgh?
At Italy House, 20-22 East London Street, Edinburgh EH7 4BQ.
How can I call the Italian consulate general in Edinburgh?
+44 131 220 3695.
Is the Edinburgh consulate general responsible for me?
Its consular district is Scotland and Northern Ireland, according to the FCDO.
Who heads the Italian consulate general in Edinburgh?
Lucas Fratini, Consul General, according to the FCDO list.
Do British citizens need a visa for Italy?
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 – consular offices outside London (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for Italy, www.consedimburgo.esteri.it. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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