The Honorary Consulate of Malawi in Edinburgh is a local point of contact for Malawian citizens and for business and cultural links with Malawi.
Contact Details
| Address | Wester Saltoun Hall, Pencaitland, East Lothian, Edinburgh EH34 5DS, United Kingdom |
| Head of Mission | Peter West, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Scotland |
Opening Hours
The FCDO list of honorary consulates gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Wester Saltoun Hall, Pencaitland, East Lothian, Edinburgh EH34 5DS.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Malawian honorary consul in Edinburgh
Malawi is represented in Edinburgh by an honorary consul. Peter West holds the post, according to the FCDO list. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours.
According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list, the honorary consulate is responsible for Scotland. Edinburgh lies in Scotland (postcode area EH34). The high commission in London is roughly 535 km away.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Malawian High Commission in London.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is normally closed on Scottish bank holidays (including 2 January and St Andrew’s Day, 30 November); the Malawian national day (6 July) often means a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Embassy and consulates of Malawi in the UK
- London – High Commission of Malawi
- Barry – Honorary Consulate
- Duncton – Honorary Consulate
- Edinburgh – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Hillsborough – Honorary Consulate
- Leicester – Honorary Consulate
- Rochester – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Edinburgh office
Can I get a Malawian passport at the honorary consulate in Edinburgh?
For a new Malawian passport, contact the Malawian High Commission in London.
Who is the Malawian honorary consul in Edinburgh?
Peter West, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Malawian honorary consul in Edinburgh cover?
Its consular district is Scotland.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – honorary consulates in the UK (October 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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