For Swiss residents and travellers in the Edinburgh area, the Honorary Consulate General of Switzerland in Edinburgh is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | 11/2 Regent Terrace, Edinburgh EH3 5NB, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 131 558 9402 |
| edinburgh@honrep.ch | |
| Head of Mission | Peter Müller-McDougall, Honorary consul general |
| Consular district | Scotland |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 11/2 Regent Terrace, Edinburgh EH3 5NB.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Edinburgh
The honorary consulate general represents Switzerland in Edinburgh and the surrounding area. Peter Müller-McDougall 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. For an appointment, call +44 131 558 9402 and e-mail edinburgh@honrep.ch.
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 Switzerland (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. Details: UK government travel advice – entry requirements.
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Swiss Embassy in London.
When is the office closed?
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Scottish bank holidays (including 2 January and St Andrew’s Day, 30 November) and on Switzerland’s national day (1 August). Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Swiss missions in the UK
- London – Embassy of Switzerland
- Edinburgh – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate
- Cardiff – Honorary Consulate
- Manchester – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Switzerland in Edinburgh
Does the Edinburgh honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Swiss Embassy in London.
What are the contact details of the Swiss honorary consul general in Edinburgh?
By phone on +44 131 558 9402 or by e-mail to edinburgh@honrep.ch.
Who runs the Swiss honorary office in Edinburgh?
Peter Müller-McDougall, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Is the Edinburgh honorary office responsible for my area?
Its consular district is Scotland.
Do Britons need a visa to visit Switzerland?
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 Switzerland. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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