Malawian nationals in and around Hillsborough can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Malawi in Hillsborough for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | 5 Kensington Gardens, Hillsborough, Co Down, Hillsborough BT26 6HP, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 7484 717280 |
| Head of Mission | Samuel Carson McMULLAN, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Northern Ireland |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 5 Kensington Gardens, Hillsborough, Co Down, Hillsborough BT26 6HP.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Malawian honorary consul in Hillsborough
The honorary consul in Hillsborough is a volunteer representative of Malawi, usually a local business or civic figure. Samuel Carson McMULLAN holds the post, according to the FCDO list. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. To arrange a visit, call +44 7484 717280.
According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list, the honorary consulate is responsible for Northern Ireland. Hillsborough is in Northern Ireland.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Malawian High Commission 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) as well as on the Malawian national day: 6 July. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Malawi’s offices in the UK
- London – High Commission of Malawi
- Barry – Honorary Consulate
- Duncton – Honorary Consulate
- Edinburgh – Honorary Consulate
- Hillsborough – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Leicester – Honorary Consulate
- Rochester – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Malawi in Hillsborough
Can I get a Malawian passport at the honorary consulate in Hillsborough?
Passport applications go to the Malawian High Commission in London; the honorary office can only advise.
How can I reach the Hillsborough honorary office of Malawi?
By phone on +44 7484 717280.
Who runs the Malawian honorary office in Hillsborough?
Samuel Carson McMULLAN, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Is the Hillsborough honorary office responsible for my area?
Its consular district is Northern Ireland.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – honorary consulates in the UK (October 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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