The Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Edinburgh is a volunteer-run office that assists Portuguese citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Portuguese Embassy in London.
Contact Details
| Address | 37/3 William Street, Edinburgh EH12 3LW, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 7711 199297 |
| portuguesehonconsuledinburgh@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Very Revd Dr Graham Forbes OBE, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Scotland |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 37/3 William Street, Edinburgh EH12 3LW.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Portuguese honorary consul in Edinburgh
The honorary consul in Edinburgh is a volunteer representative of Portugal, usually a local business or civic figure. Very Revd Dr Graham Forbes OBE holds the post, according to the FCDO list. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. Questions can be sent in advance: call +44 7711 199297 and e-mail portuguesehonconsuledinburgh@gmail.com.
The FCDO lists its area of responsibility as Scotland. The office is located in Scotland. The embassy in London is roughly 535 km away.
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Portugal (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.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Passports and other formal consular services for Portuguese citizens are handled by the Portuguese Embassy in London.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in the UK, the honorary consulate closes on Scottish bank holidays (including 2 January and St Andrew’s Day, 30 November); the Portuguese national day (10 June) often means a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Embassy and consulates of Portugal in the UK
- London – Embassy of Portugal
- Manchester – Consulate General
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate
- Edinburgh – Honorary Consulate (this page)
FAQ: the Portuguese honorary consul in Edinburgh
Can I get a Portuguese passport at the honorary consulate in Edinburgh?
Passport applications go to the Portuguese Embassy in London; the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the Portuguese honorary consul in Edinburgh?
By phone on +44 7711 199297 or by e-mail to portuguesehonconsuledinburgh@gmail.com.
Who runs the Portuguese honorary office in Edinburgh?
Very Revd Dr Graham Forbes OBE, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Portuguese honorary consul in Edinburgh cover?
Its consular district is Scotland.
Do British citizens need a visa for Portugal?
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 Portugal. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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