The Honorary Consulate of France in Belfast is a local point of contact for French citizens and for business and cultural links with France.
Contact Details
| Address | 4 Donegall Drive, Whitehead, Belfast BT38 9LT, United Kingdom |
| regineonline@hotmail.co.uk | |
| Head of Mission | Regine McCullough, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 4 Donegall Drive, Whitehead, Belfast BT38 9LT.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The French honorary consul in Belfast
The honorary consul in Belfast is a volunteer representative of France, usually a local business or civic figure. Regine McCullough holds the post, according to the FCDO list. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. For an appointment, e-mail regineonline@hotmail.co.uk.
Belfast is in Northern Ireland. Distance to the French Embassy in London: about 520 km.
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in France (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. Details: UK government travel advice – entry requirements.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the French Embassy in London.
Holidays and closures
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); the French national day (14 July) often means a closure too. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Embassy and consulates of France in the UK
- London – Embassy of France
- Edinburgh – Consulate General
- Aberdeen – Honorary Consulate
- Bath – Honorary Consulate
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Birmingham – Honorary Consulate
- Cardiff – Honorary Consulate
- Chester – Honorary Consulate
- Dover – Honorary Consulate
- Glasgow – Honorary Consulate
- Leeds – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Belfast office
Can I get a French passport at the honorary consulate in Belfast?
Passport applications go to the French Embassy in London; the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the French honorary consul in Belfast?
By e-mail to regineonline@hotmail.co.uk.
Who runs the French honorary office in Belfast?
Regine McCullough, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Do British citizens need a visa for France?
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 France. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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