For Sri Lankan residents and travellers in the Edinburgh area, the Honorary Consulate of Sri Lanka in Edinburgh is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | 38 Minto Street, Edinburgh EH9 2BS, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 131 242 1383 |
| Head of Mission | Michael Phillip Eddleston, 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: 38 Minto Street, Edinburgh EH9 2BS.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Edinburgh do?
Sri Lanka is represented in Edinburgh by an honorary consul. According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list of honorary consulates, the post is held by Michael Phillip Eddleston (since 22 May 2017). Meetings take place by appointment. For an appointment, call +44 131 242 1383.
According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list, the honorary consulate is responsible for Scotland. Edinburgh lies in Scotland (postcode area EH9). Distance to the Sri Lankan High Commission in London: about 535 km.
Which Sri Lankan office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Sri Lankan citizens are issued by the Sri Lankan High Commission in London; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is normally closed on Scottish bank holidays (including 2 January and St Andrew’s Day, 30 November); the Sri Lankan national day (4 February) often means a closure too. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Sri Lankan missions in the UK
- London – High Commission of Sri Lanka
- Edinburgh – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Common questions about the Edinburgh office
Where do I renew my Sri Lankan passport if I live near Edinburgh?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Sri Lankan High Commission in London.
How can I reach the Edinburgh honorary office of Sri Lanka?
By phone on +44 131 242 1383.
Who runs the Sri Lankan honorary office in Edinburgh?
Michael Phillip Eddleston, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Is the Edinburgh honorary office responsible for my area?
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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