Poland maintains the Consulate General of Poland in Edinburgh to provide consular services for Polish nationals in this part of the UK.
Contact Details
| Address | 2 Kinnear Road, Edinburgh EH3 5PE, United Kingdom |
| Head of Mission | Miroslaw Sycz, Consul General |
| Consular district | Edinburgh |
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
You will find the consulate general at 2 Kinnear Road in Edinburgh EH3 5PE.
- 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 Polish consulate general in Edinburgh serve?
Poland runs this consulate general for its citizens in the UK. The office is headed by Consul General Miroslaw Sycz (in post since July 2025, according to the FCDO list). Poland runs 3 career consular posts in the UK in total. The FCDO lists its area of responsibility as Edinburgh. Edinburgh lies in Scotland (postcode area EH3). Distance to the Polish Embassy in London: about 535 km.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Polish passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Polish sources:
Polish passport for adults (application abroad)
- Book an appointment in the e-konsulat system and apply in person; collect the passport at the same consular post
- A biometric colour photo – without a suitable photo the consul will not accept the application
- Your valid passport or ID card confirming your identity and Polish citizenship
- For a reduced fee: proof of eligibility (e.g. student, pensioner or Large Family Card); applicants aged 70 or over pay no fee
- While you wait, or in a documented emergency, a temporary passport can be issued
Sources: Poland in the UK (gov.pl) – passport for an adult, Poland in the US (gov.pl) – temporary passport for an adult (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?
Passport and civil status matters are usually handled by appointment; simple questions can be sent by e-mail.
Do British citizens need a visa for Poland?
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Poland (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. Details: UK government travel advice – entry requirements.
Closing days
Like most offices in the UK, the consulate general closes on Scottish bank holidays (including 2 January and St Andrew’s Day, 30 November) and on Poland’s national day (3 May). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Polish citizens should contact the consulate general or the embassy. Typical emergencies are a lost passport before a flight, a hospital stay or an arrest; costs remain with the person concerned. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112); for non-emergency police matters call 101.
Embassy and consulates of Poland in the UK
Poland in the United Kingdom
- London – Embassy of Poland
- Belfast – Consulate General
- Edinburgh – Consulate General (this page)
- Manchester – Consulate General
- Beverley – Honorary Consulate
- Cardiff – Honorary Consulate
- Newry – Honorary Consulate
- Trowbridge – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: Polish consulate general in Edinburgh
Where is the Polish consulate general in Edinburgh?
At 2 Kinnear Road, Edinburgh EH3 5PE.
Which areas does the Polish consulate general in Edinburgh cover?
Its consular district is Edinburgh, according to the FCDO.
Who heads the Polish consulate general in Edinburgh?
Miroslaw Sycz, Consul General, according to the FCDO list.
Do British citizens need a visa for Poland?
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 Poland. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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