Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Belfast helps Belgian nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | 47 Gilnahirk Park, Belfast, County Down, Belfast BT5 7DY, United Kingdom |
| Head of Mission | Colette Fitzgerald, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Northern Ireland |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 47 Gilnahirk Park, Belfast, County Down, Belfast BT5 7DY.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Belfast do?
Belgium is represented in Belfast by an honorary consul. The honorary consul listed by the FCDO is Colette Fitzgerald. Meetings take place by appointment.
According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list, the honorary consulate is responsible for Northern Ireland. Belfast lies in Northern Ireland (postcode area BT5). The embassy in London is roughly 520 km away.
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Belgium (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. Details: UK government travel advice – entry requirements.
Which Belgian office issues passports and visas?
the Belgian Embassy in London is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in the UK, the honorary consulate closes on Northern Ireland bank holidays (including St Patrick’s Day, 17 March, and 12 July) and on Belgium’s national day (21 July). Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Belgian missions in the UK
- London – Embassy of Belgium
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Bristol – Honorary Consulate
- Dover – Honorary Consulate
- Edinburgh – Honorary Consulate
- Kingston-upon-Hull – Honorary Consulate
- Manchester – Honorary Consulate
- Newcastle – Honorary Consulate
- Southampton – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Belfast office
Where do I renew my Belgian passport if I live near Belfast?
Belgian passports are issued through the Belgian Embassy in London, not by the honorary office.
Who runs the Belgian honorary office in Belfast?
Colette Fitzgerald, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Belgian honorary consul in Belfast cover?
Its consular district is Northern Ireland.
Do Britons need a visa to visit Belgium?
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 Belgium. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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