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Consulate General of the United States in Edinburgh, Scotland

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Consulate General of the United States in Edinburgh, Scotland, located at 3 Regent Terrace. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    3 Regent Terrace
    Edinburgh EH7 5BW
    United Kingdom

  • Telephone

    +44 131 556 8315

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
    Friday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 5:00 PM

    🕒 Current time in Edinburgh: 11:34 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 3 Regent Terrace, the consulate is near key landmarks like Calton Hill and Holyrood Palace. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of the United States 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.

  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Independence Day: July 4 Flag of United States
  • Labor Day: September 7 Flag of United States
  • Columbus Day: October 12 Flag of United States

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Consulate General of the United States in Edinburgh, Scotland:

  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Issue first-time passports
  • Renew expired passports
  • Amend passports to show change of name, validity, or to correct errors
  • Selective Service registration
  • Renunciation of U.S. nationality
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America (CRBA)
  • Provide emergency assistance for U.S. citizens traveling abroad

Visa Requirements

If you hold a British passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter the United States.

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 United States without a visa. The most common types of United States visas are the following.

  • Nonimmigrant Visas
    • Business/Tourist visa
    • Work visa
    • Student visa
    • Exchange visitor visa
    • Transit/Ship crew visa
    • Religious worker visa
    • Domestic employee visa
    • Journalist and media visa
    • Treaty traders and treaty investors visa
  • Immigrant Visas
    • Family-based immigration
    • Fiancé(e) visa (K-1)
    • Religious workers visa
    • Employment-based immigration
    • Diversity visa (DV)
    • Returning resident visa (SB-1)

Head of Mission

Kathryn Elizabeth Porter, Consul General

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in United Kingdom

Besides Consulate General of the United States in Edinburgh, Scotland, United States also has 2 representations in the following cities of United Kingdom:


View All Diplomatic Missions of United States in United Kingdom

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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See also

United Kingdom in United States

United Kingdom has 10 representations in the following cities:

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This page was last edited on 22 March 2026 at 11:47 AM (EST).

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