Japan’s Consulate-General in Edinburgh serves more than Scotland: its jurisdiction includes 15 local-authority areas in northern England. London serves the rest of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Confirming your home address matters especially for visas, as Edinburgh says it cannot accept applications from people living outside its district or visitors who are not resident in the UK.
In-person visits require an online booking. The official system lists consular categories and lets visitors select the relevant service; slots may be limited, so read the procedure page rather than travelling simply to ask at reception. Visitors are also asked to bring photo identification, and belongings may be screened.
Services and limits of the post
For Japanese nationals, the counter covers passports, certificates, family and nationality matters, overseas voting and education. For people travelling to Japan, the consulate processes visas according to nationality, UK residence status, district and travel purpose. Japanese visa rules are separate from UK entry and residence decisions, which belong to British authorities.
The booking portal includes passports, visas and certificates and, in selected cases, extensions of re-entry permits. Not every category uses the same file or payment steps; check its document list before booking. If you live outside Scotland but in one of the listed northern areas, compare your exact council district with the official page before choosing Edinburgh.
Address, hours and entry
The office is at 2 Melville Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 7HW. From Waverley, the consulate describes a route west along Princes Street, then via Queensferry Street and Melville Street to Melville Crescent; tram access is also mentioned. The consular counter is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00–4:30 p.m., except holidays. Bring a passport or other photo ID and allow time for security; the waiting area is small and the consulate has no parking.
The official site identifies Katsutoshi Takeda as consul-general. Booking, identification and district eligibility are the three practical checks before beginning a procedure. The Consulate-General of Japan in Edinburgh profile gathers service areas and access details without replacing the instructions for the selected category.
Sources consulted
- Contact, hours and consul-general — Consulate-General of Japan in Edinburgh.
- Jurisdiction and consular service overview — Consulate-General of Japan in Edinburgh.
- Online appointment system — Consulate-General of Japan in Edinburgh.
- Visa district and application conditions — Consulate-General of Japan in Edinburgh.
- Japanese posts in the United Kingdom — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
- Exact location — Google Maps.
- Exact location — Google Maps.
Information checked on 19 October 2026. Confirm jurisdiction and the instructions for your procedure on the official website before travelling.
Before travelling to Edinburgh, confirm that your address is in Scotland or one of the designated northern English areas, book online and bring photo ID. The profile lists official contacts by procedure.
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Consulate-General of Japan in Edinburgh
2 Melville Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 7HW, United Kingdom
The post serves Scotland and specified northern English districts; consular visits require online booking and photo identification.
The post serves Scotland and specified northern English districts; consular visits require online booking and photo identification.
Sources & references
Sources for the information and reporting discussed in this guide.
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Contact, hours and consul-general ↗
Primary source
Consulate-General of Japan in Edinburgh · Accessed October 19, 2026
Official address, annual holidays, counter and office hours, access, security and current consul-general.
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Jurisdiction and consular service overview ↗
Primary source
Consulate-General of Japan in Edinburgh · Accessed October 19, 2026
Official list of Scotland and northern English local-authority areas; services, photo ID/security and no parking.
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Online appointment system ↗
Primary source
Consulate-General of Japan in Edinburgh · Accessed October 19, 2026
Current booking system, jurisdiction and covered visa/consular categories.
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Visa district and application conditions ↗
Primary source
Consulate-General of Japan in Edinburgh · Accessed October 19, 2026
Updated July 2026: district, UK residence requirement, appointments and in-person visa filing.
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Japanese posts in the United Kingdom ↗
Primary source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · Accessed October 19, 2026
Official directory of Japan’s UK posts and contact information.
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Google Maps listing for Consulate-General of Japan in Edinburgh ↗
Community source
Google Maps · Accessed October 19, 2026
Direct check of rating, review count, operating status, and address; variable data.
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Google Maps listing for Consulate-General of Japan in Edinburgh ↗
Community source
Google Maps · Accessed October 19, 2026
Direct check of rating, review count, operating status, and address; variable data.