The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Manchester is a volunteer-run office that assists Belgian citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Belgian Embassy in London.
Contact Details
| Address | 30 Severn Road, Culcheth, Manchester WA3 5EB, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 7788 917934 |
| hconsulbelgiumnw@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Lorraine Christine Carter MBE DL, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Manchester and Isle of Man |
Opening Hours
The FCDO list of honorary consulates gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 30 Severn Road, Culcheth, Manchester WA3 5EB.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Manchester
This honorary office looks after Belgian interests in Manchester. Lorraine Christine Carter MBE DL holds the post, according to the FCDO list. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. The quickest way to reach the office: call +44 7788 917934 and e-mail hconsulbelgiumnw@gmail.com.
The FCDO lists its area of responsibility as Manchester and Isle of Man. Manchester is in England. The embassy in London is roughly 260 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.
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
Passports and other formal consular services for Belgian citizens are handled by the Belgian Embassy in London.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in the UK, the honorary consulate closes on UK bank holidays as well as on the Belgian national day: 21 July. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Embassy and consulates of Belgium in the UK
- London – Embassy of Belgium
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate
- Bristol – Honorary Consulate
- Dover – Honorary Consulate
- Edinburgh – Honorary Consulate
- Kingston-upon-Hull – Honorary Consulate
- Manchester – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Newcastle – Honorary Consulate
- Southampton – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Belgium in Manchester
Does the Manchester honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
Belgian passports are issued through the Belgian Embassy in London, not by the honorary office.
How do I contact the Belgian honorary consul in Manchester?
By phone on +44 7788 917934 or by e-mail to hconsulbelgiumnw@gmail.com.
Who runs the Belgian honorary office in Manchester?
Lorraine Christine Carter MBE DL, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Belgian honorary consul in Manchester cover?
Its consular district is Manchester and Isle of Man.
Do British citizens need a visa for 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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