The Honorary Consulate of New Zealand in Belfast is a local point of contact for New Zealand citizens and for business and cultural links with New Zealand.
Contact Details
| Address | Glendinning House, 6 Murray Street, Belfast BT1 6DN, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 7712 188773 |
| nzconsulbelfast@nzhc.uk | |
| Head of Mission | Caroline Keenan, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Northern Ireland |
Opening Hours
The FCDO list of honorary consulates gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Glendinning House, 6 Murray Street, Belfast BT1 6DN.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Belfast do?
New Zealand is represented in Belfast by an honorary consul. According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list of honorary consulates, the post is held by Caroline Keenan (since 4 September 2023). Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. Before travelling there, call +44 7712 188773 and e-mail nzconsulbelfast@nzhc.uk to check that someone is available.
The FCDO lists its area of responsibility as Northern Ireland. Belfast lies in Northern Ireland (postcode area BT1). The high commission in London is roughly 520 km away.
British citizens do not need a visa for short stays in New Zealand, but must obtain an electronic travel authorisation before departure. The FCDO publishes the current entry rules in its foreign travel advice; check it before booking.
Which New Zealand office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for New Zealand citizens are handled by the New Zealand High Commission in London.
When is the office closed?
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Northern Ireland bank holidays (including St Patrick’s Day, 17 March, and 12 July) as well as on the New Zealand national day: 6 February. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
New Zealand missions in the UK
- London – High Commission of New Zealand
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Glasgow – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the New Zealand honorary consul in Belfast
Where do I renew my New Zealand passport if I live near Belfast?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the New Zealand High Commission in London.
How do I contact the New Zealand honorary consul in Belfast?
By phone on +44 7712 188773 or by e-mail to nzconsulbelfast@nzhc.uk.
Who runs the New Zealand honorary office in Belfast?
Caroline Keenan, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the New Zealand honorary consul in Belfast cover?
Its consular district is Northern Ireland.
Do Britons need a visa to visit New Zealand?
No visa, but an electronic travel authorisation is required before departure.
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 New Zealand. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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