The Honorary Consulate of Norway in Belize City is an honorary consular post of Norway in Belize City. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps Norwegian citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Embassy of Norway in Mexico City.
Contact Details
| Address | 1 King Street, Belize City, Belize |
| Telephone | +501 227 7031 |
| Fax | +501 227 7062 |
| Consul | Michael H. M. Bowen |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 / 13:30 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 / 13:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 / 13:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 / 13:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 / 13:30 - 17:00 |
Hours shown: opening hours, according to the Norwegian embassy in Mexico (October 2026). Honorary consuls are not always available at these times – call or e-mail before you go.
Location of the Honorary Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: The honorary consulate is in Belize City, the country’s largest city; from the street, the Swing Bridge in the city centre is less than 1 km away in a straight line, and Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) about 14 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Honorary Consulate of Norway in Belize City
The consul is Michael H. M. Bowen, according to the Norwegian embassy in Mexico.
Which Norwegian office handles passports and visas?
According to the Norwegian embassy in Mexico, Norway is represented in Belize by the Embassy of Norway in Mexico City (Mexico). For passports, visas and other formal consular services, contact the Embassy of Norway in Mexico City; the honorary consulate in Belize can help with first steps.
Do Norwegian citizens need a visa for Belize?
No. According to the visa table of Belize’s Immigration and Nationality Department, Norway is among the countries whose nationals do not need a visa to enter Belize.
What can an honorary consul do?
An honorary consul is not a career diplomat but a local resident – often a business person or lawyer – appointed by Norway and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Norwegian citizens in an emergency (lost passport, accident, arrest), pass on applications and documents to the embassy, and certify signatures or life certificates. Passports and visas are not issued by an honorary consulate; they remain the responsibility of the embassy or a career consulate.
Other consulates in Belize City
38 other countries are represented in Belize City, among them: Austria (honorary), Bahamas (honorary), Bangladesh (honorary), Barbados (honorary), Belgium (honorary), Canada (honorary), Panama (embassy), Peru (honorary), Philippines (honorary), Portugal (honorary), Russia (honorary), Saint Lucia (honorary), Slovakia (honorary), Spain (honorary), Suriname (honorary), Switzerland (honorary), Taiwan (embassy), Trinidad and Tobago (honorary), Türkiye (honorary), Ukraine (honorary). The full list of all 39 missions is on the overview page for Belize.
Closing days
Honorary consuls set their own office hours; the honorary consulate is usually closed on public holidays in Belize and may also close on public holidays of Norway.
Emergency assistance
In Belize, dial 911 or 90 for ambulance, fire and police (GOV.UK travel advice).
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Norway in Belize City
Can I apply for a Norwegian passport or visa at the honorary consulate?
Regular passport and visa applications go to the Embassy of Norway in Mexico City.
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Details checked on 26 October 2026. Sources: Royal Norwegian Embassy in Mexico – about the embassy (consul in Belize), Government of Belize Press Office – Public and Bank Holidays 2026 (Holidays Act, Chapter 289; 6 November 2025), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Belize (getting help), Immigration and Nationality Department of Belize – Do you need a visa to travel to Belize? (visa table).
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