The Consulate General of India in Belfast is an official consular post of India in the United Kingdom, serving Indian citizens in its consular district.
Contact Details
| Address | Clarence House, 4-10 May Street, Belfast BT1 4NJ, United Kingdom |
| Head of Mission | Kiran Khatri, Consul General |
| Consular district | Northern Ireland |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
Opening hours according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026). Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
Address for visitors: Clarence House, 4-10 May Street, Belfast BT1 4NJ.
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–17:30, according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026).
- Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.
Who does the Indian consulate general in Belfast serve?
India runs this consulate general for its citizens in the UK. The office is headed by Consul General Kiran Khatri (in post since June 2026, according to the FCDO list). It is one of 4 career consular posts of India in the UK. Its consular district covers Northern Ireland. Belfast is in Northern Ireland. Distance to the Indian High Commission in London: about 520 km.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Indian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Do I need an appointment?
Contact the office before visiting to find out whether your matter needs an appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for India?
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.
Closing days
The consulate general is normally 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.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Indian citizens should contact the consulate general or the embassy. Help is available for lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but not for legal fees or travel costs. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112); for non-emergency police matters call 101.
Where else is India represented in the United Kingdom?
India in the United Kingdom
- London – High Commission of India
- Belfast – Consulate General (this page)
- Birmingham – Consulate General
- Edinburgh – Consulate General
- Manchester – Consulate General
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate
- Cardiff – Honorary Consulate
- Newcastle – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: Indian consulate general in Belfast
What is the address of the Indian consulate general in Belfast?
At Clarence House, 4-10 May Street, Belfast BT1 4NJ.
Is the Belfast consulate general responsible for me?
Its consular district is Northern Ireland, according to the FCDO.
When is the Indian consulate general in Belfast open?
Monday to Friday 09:00–17:30, according to the official website (October 2026).
Who heads the Indian consulate general in Belfast?
Kiran Khatri, Consul General, according to the FCDO list.
When is the Indian consulate general in Belfast open?
Monday to Friday 09:00–17:30, according to the consulate’s official website (October 2026).
Do British citizens need a visa for India?
Yes, but it can be applied for online.
Details checked on 11 October 2026. Sources: official website of the consulate general (checked October 2026), official website of the consulate general (checked October 2026), UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – consular offices outside London (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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