The Consulate General of Romania in Edinburgh is an official consular post of Romania in the United Kingdom, serving Romanian citizens in its consular district.
Contact Details
| Address | 7-9 North St. David Street, Edinburgh EH2 1AW, United Kingdom |
| Head of Mission | Andreea Ioana Berechet, Consul General |
| Consular district | Edinburgh |
Opening Hours
For current opening hours, see the consulate’s website or phone ahead.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
You will find the consulate general at 7-9 North St. David Street in Edinburgh EH2 1AW.
- Opening hours: not published in the FCDO list – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
About the Romanian consulate general
The consulate general provides consular services for Romanian citizens living in its district. According to the FCDO list, Andreea Ioana Berechet heads the office as consul general (since December 2023). It is one of 3 career consular posts of Romania in the UK. The FCDO lists its area of responsibility as Edinburgh. The office is located in Scotland. Distance to the Romanian Embassy in London: about 535 km.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Romanian passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Romanian authorities ask for:
Electronic passport for Romanians living abroad (CRDS)
- Book an appointment on econsulat.ro – you must apply in person (no post, no proxy)
- Romanian personal numeric code (CNP)
- Your Romanian identity card, if you have one – it is handed over when you register your residence abroad
- Your previous passport, if any
- Romanian birth certificate and, if applicable, marriage certificate or divorce decree (foreign certificates must first be transcribed into the Romanian civil register)
- Proof of your right of residence in the United Kingdom (residence permit or registration certificate)
- The consular fee and passport booklet fee, paid at the mission
Sources: Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – electronic passport for Romanians living abroad (mae.ro) (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?
Book an appointment where possible – walk-in capacity is limited.
Do British citizens need a visa for Romania?
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Romania (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.
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) as well as on the Romanian national day: 1 October. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Romanian 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.
Romanian missions in the UK
Romania in the United Kingdom
- London – Embassy of Romania
- Birmingham – Consulate General
- Edinburgh – Consulate General (this page)
- Manchester – Consulate General
- Aberdeen – Honorary Consulate
- Dundonald – Honorary Consulate
- Inverness – Honorary Consulate
- Leeds – Honorary Consulate
- Liverpool – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: Romanian consulate general in Edinburgh
Where is the Romanian consulate general in Edinburgh?
At 7-9 North St. David Street, Edinburgh EH2 1AW.
Which areas does the Romanian consulate general in Edinburgh cover?
Its consular district is Edinburgh, according to the FCDO.
Who heads the Romanian consulate general in Edinburgh?
Andreea Ioana Berechet, Consul General, according to the FCDO list.
Do British citizens need a visa for Romania?
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 Romania. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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