For Swedish residents and travellers in the Edinburgh area, the Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Edinburgh is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | 22 Honover Street, Edinburgh EH1 2EP, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 131 605 1109 |
| edinburgh@swedishconsulate.eu | |
| Head of Mission | Mike Christopherson, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Borders, Central, Fife, Grampian, Highland, Lothian, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands, Tayside and The Outer Hebrides |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 22 Honover Street, Edinburgh EH1 2EP.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Edinburgh do?
The honorary consul in Edinburgh is a volunteer representative of Sweden, usually a local business or civic figure. Mike Christopherson holds the post, according to the FCDO list. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. For an appointment, call +44 131 605 1109 and e-mail edinburgh@swedishconsulate.eu.
Its consular district covers Borders, Central, Fife, Grampian, Highland, Lothian, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands, Tayside and The Outer Hebrides. Edinburgh is in Scotland. The embassy in London is roughly 535 km away.
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Sweden (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.
Which Swedish office issues passports and visas?
the Swedish Embassy in London is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
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) and on Sweden’s national day (6 June). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Swedish missions in the UK
- London – Embassy of Sweden
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate
- Cardiff – Honorary Consulate
- Dover – Honorary Consulate
- Edinburgh – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Immingham – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Edinburgh
Where do I renew my Swedish passport if I live near Edinburgh?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Swedish Embassy in London.
How can I reach the Edinburgh honorary office of Sweden?
By phone on +44 131 605 1109 or by e-mail to edinburgh@swedishconsulate.eu.
Who runs the Swedish honorary office in Edinburgh?
Mike Christopherson, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Swedish honorary consul in Edinburgh cover?
Its consular district is Borders, Central, Fife, Grampian, Highland, Lothian, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands, Tayside and The Outer Hebrides.
Do Britons need a visa to visit Sweden?
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 Sweden. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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