United Kingdom - Consulate of Australia in Edinburgh |
You are a British citizen or you are from Australia and are looking for information on the consulate of Australia in Edinburgh situated in the United Kingdom. A consulate in Edinburgh could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Australia. It all depends on the importance of Edinburgh and United Kingdom in the relationships with the government of Australia.
The difference between consulates found in Edinburgh are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are
the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private
citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.
All consulates of Australia in United Kingdom besides Edinburgh
Australian Consulate in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom- THIS CONSULATE IS CLOSED -
Email: - Tel: For all inquiries contact the Australian High Commission in London on +44 (0) 20 7379 4334 - Website: http://uk.embassy.gov.au/
Or the embassy of Australia in United Kingdom
Australian High Commission in London, the United Kingdom
Australia House
The Strand
London WC2B 4LA
United Kingdom
Email: - Tel: (+44) 20 7379 4334
- Website: www.uk.embassy.gov.au
Consulate Appointment in Edinburgh
Most consulates in Edinburgh need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Australia in Edinburgh first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.
Travel Insurance
When you travel to Edinburgh do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel
insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and
need a doctor or hospital in United Kingdom or Australia.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Edinburgh please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.