Norwegian nationals in and around Edinburgh can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Norway in Edinburgh for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | 12 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2BB, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 131 228 2444 |
| Fax | +44 131 228 1449 |
| norwayconsgen.edinburgh@gmail.com mona.rohne@mfa.no |
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| Head of Mission | David Michael Windmill, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Edinburgh, West Lothian, Midlothian, East Lothian, Scottish Borders, the Shetland Isles and Western Isles |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 12 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2BB.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Edinburgh
In Edinburgh, Norwegian 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 David Michael Windmill (since 1 October 2008). There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. Before travelling there, call +44 131 228 2444 and e-mail norwayconsgen.edinburgh@gmail.com to check that someone is available.
The FCDO lists its area of responsibility as Edinburgh, West Lothian, Midlothian, East Lothian, Scottish Borders, the Shetland Isles and Western Isles. Edinburgh lies in Scotland (postcode area EH1). Distance to the Norwegian Embassy in London: about 535 km.
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Norway (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.
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Norwegian Embassy in London.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in the UK, the honorary consulate closes on Scottish bank holidays (including 2 January and St Andrew’s Day, 30 November) as well as on the Norwegian national day: 17 May. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Norwegian missions in the UK
- London – Embassy of Norway
- Aberdeen – Honorary Consulate
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate
- Edinburgh – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Glasgow – Honorary Consulate
- Kirkwall – Honorary Consulate
- Manchester – Honorary Consulate
- Newcastle – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Norway in Edinburgh
Does the Edinburgh honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
Passport applications go to the Norwegian Embassy in London; the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the Norwegian honorary consul in Edinburgh?
By phone on +44 131 228 2444 or by e-mail to norwayconsgen.edinburgh@gmail.com.
Who is the Norwegian honorary consul in Edinburgh?
David Michael Windmill, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Is the Edinburgh honorary office responsible for my area?
Its consular district is Edinburgh, West Lothian, Midlothian, East Lothian, Scottish Borders, the Shetland Isles and Western Isles.
Do British citizens need a visa for Norway?
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 Norway. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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