Indian nationals in and around Belfast can turn to the Honorary Consulate of India in Belfast for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Andras House, 60 Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7BB, United Kingdom |
| Head of Mission | Diljit S. Rana, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Northern Ireland |
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: Andras House, 60 Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7BB.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Indian honorary consul in Belfast
India is represented in Belfast by an honorary consul. The honorary consul listed by the FCDO is Diljit S. Rana. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged.
According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list, the honorary consulate is responsible for Northern Ireland. The office is located in Northern Ireland. For formal consular services in Northern Ireland, Indian citizens can also turn to the consulate general in Belfast. The high commission in London is roughly 520 km away.
British citizens need a visa for India; it can be applied for online. The FCDO publishes the current entry rules in its foreign travel advice; check it before booking.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Applications for Indian passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Indian Consulate General in Belfast or the high commission in London.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Northern Ireland bank holidays (including St Patrick’s Day, 17 March, and 12 July) and on India’s national day (26 January). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Where else is India represented in the United Kingdom?
- London – High Commission of India
- Belfast – Consulate General
- Birmingham – Consulate General
- Edinburgh – Consulate General
- Manchester – Consulate General
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Cardiff – Honorary Consulate
- Newcastle – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Belfast office
Can I get an Indian passport at the honorary consulate in Belfast?
Indian passports are issued through the Indian Consulate General in Belfast or the high commission in London, not by the honorary office.
Who runs the Indian honorary office in Belfast?
Diljit S. Rana, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Indian honorary consul in Belfast cover?
Its consular district is Northern Ireland.
Do Britons need a visa to visit India?
Yes, but it can be applied for online.
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 India. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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