China Consulate General Belfast

Before your visit

You will find the consulate general at 75-77 Malone Road in Belfast BT9 6SH.

• Opening hours: not published in the FCDO list – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
• Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.

About the Chinese consulate general

The consulate general provides consular services for Chinese citizens living in its district. According to the FCDO list, Nan Li heads the office as consul general (since September 2024). It is one of 3 career consular posts of China in the UK. According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list, the consulate general is responsible for Northern Ireland. The office is located in Northern Ireland. The embassy in London is roughly 520 km away.

Consular services

What you can usually arrange here:

• Chinese passports and emergency travel documents
• Help for citizens in difficulty

Documents checklist

Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Chinese sources:

Renewing a Chinese passport abroad

• Apply online through the “China Consular” (中国领事) app, then follow the instructions for mailing or for an in-person visit to give fingerprints
• Apply to the Chinese embassy or consulate responsible for your place of residence, from within that country
• Scan of your passport’s personal data page (and of any endorsement pages)
• A recent front-facing photo with white background, taken within the last six months
• Proof of residence in the consular district may be requested (e.g. driving licence, utility or bank statement)
• Minors under 16: the guardian’s passport and proof of guardianship

Sources: Embassy of the People’s Republic of China – passport and travel document applications (official instructions) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.

Do I need an appointment?

Contact the office before visiting to find out whether your matter needs an appointment.

Visa and entry information for British citizens

British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in China (up to 30 days); a valid passport is required. The FCDO publishes the current entry rules in its foreign travel advice; check it before booking.

Closing days

Expect the consulate general to be closed on Northern Ireland bank holidays (including St Patrick’s Day, 17 March, and 12 July) and on China’s national day (1 October). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.

Emergency assistance

In an emergency, Chinese citizens should contact the consulate general or the embassy. Typical emergencies are a lost passport before a flight, a hospital stay or an arrest; costs remain with the person concerned. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112); for non-emergency police matters call 101.

Where else is China represented in the United Kingdom?

China in the United Kingdom

• London – Embassy of China
• Belfast – Consulate General (this page)
• Edinburgh – Consulate General
• Manchester – Consulate General