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Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh, Scotland

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Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh, Scotland, located at 2 Melville Crescent. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    2 Melville Crescent
    Edinburgh EH3 7HW
    United Kingdom

  • Telephone

    +44 131 225 4777

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
    Thursday 9:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
    Friday 9:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
    Tuesday 9:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 1:00 PM

    🕒 Current time in Edinburgh: 10:19 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    County Durham, Cumberland, Darlington, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Redcar and Cleveland, South Tyneside, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Westmorland and Furness.

Location Map

Located at 2 Melville Crescent, the consulate is near key landmarks like Dean Village and Edinburgh Castle. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh, Scotland

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Marine Day: July 20 Flag of Japan
  • Mountain Day: August 11 Flag of Japan
  • Respect for the Aged Day: September 21 Flag of Japan
  • Autumnal Equinox Day: September 23 Flag of Japan

Visa Requirements

If you hold a British passport, you do not need a visa to enter Japan.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Japan without a visa. The most common types of Japan visas are the following.

  • Diplomatic or official visa
  • Transit visa
  • Tourist visa (within 90 days)
  • Visa for visiting relatives and acquaintances (within 90 days)
  • Visa for business, conference, or seminar participation
  • Working visa (professor, artist, journalist, researcher, engineer, skilled labor, etc.)
  • The study, cultural activities, and related visas
  • Designated activities visa (Spouse of Japanese/ Permanent resident and related visas)

Head of Mission

Katsutoshi Takeda, Consul General

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Consular Assistance

Japanese embassies and consulates provide consular assistance and support to Japanese citizens abroad, including in cases of emergency and other consular services.

Notarial and Legalization Services

Japanese embassies and consulates offer notarial services, including notarization of documents, authentication of signatures, and legalization of documents to use in foreign countries.

Visa Services

Japanese embassies and consulates process visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Japan for tourism, work, study, business, or other purposes.

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in United Kingdom

Besides Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh, Scotland, Japan also has 3 representations in the following cities of United Kingdom:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Japan in United Kingdom

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Japan in neighboring countries or regions of United Kingdom.

See also

United Kingdom in Japan

United Kingdom has 2 representations in the following cities:

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This page was last edited on 17 March 2026 at 09:52 AM (EST).

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