For Belgian residents and travellers in the Newcastle area, the Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Newcastle is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | 30 Cloth Market, Newcastle NE1 1EE, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 191 232 8345 |
| Fax | +44 191 261 7704 |
| david.bradshaw@hay-kilner.co.uk | |
| Head of Mission | David L M Bradshaw, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, Durham, Cleveland and Cumbria |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 30 Cloth Market, Newcastle NE1 1EE.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Newcastle do?
Belgium is represented in Newcastle by an honorary consul. David L M Bradshaw holds the post, according to the FCDO list. Meetings take place by appointment. Before travelling there, call +44 191 232 8345 and e-mail david.bradshaw@hay-kilner.co.uk to check that someone is available.
Its consular district covers Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, Durham, Cleveland and Cumbria. The office is located in England. The embassy in London is roughly 400 km away.
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Belgium (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. The FCDO publishes the current entry rules in its foreign travel advice; check it before booking.
Which Belgian office issues passports and visas?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Belgian citizens contact the Belgian Embassy in London.
Holidays and closures
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on UK bank holidays such as Easter Monday and the late summer bank holiday; the Belgian national day (21 July) often means a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
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
- Newcastle – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Southampton – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Newcastle office
Where do I renew my Belgian passport if I live near Newcastle?
Belgian passports are issued through the Belgian Embassy in London, not by the honorary office.
How do I contact the Belgian honorary consul in Newcastle?
By phone on +44 191 232 8345 or by e-mail to david.bradshaw@hay-kilner.co.uk.
Who runs the Belgian honorary office in Newcastle?
David L M Bradshaw, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Belgian honorary consul in Newcastle cover?
Its consular district is Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, Durham, Cleveland and Cumbria.
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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