The Honorary Consulate of Norway in Newcastle is a local point of contact for Norwegian citizens and for business and cultural links with Norway.
Contact Details
| Address | 14 Grey Street, Newcastle NE1 6AE, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 191 232 6358 |
| konsul.newcastle@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Nigel Alistair Westwood, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Northumberland, Durham, Tyne and Wear, Cleveland and Yorkshire |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 14 Grey Street, Newcastle NE1 6AE.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Newcastle do?
Norway is represented in Newcastle by an honorary consul. Nigel Alistair Westwood holds the post, according to the FCDO list. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. Before travelling there, call +44 191 232 6358 and e-mail konsul.newcastle@gmail.com to check that someone is available.
According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list, the honorary consulate is responsible for Northumberland, Durham, Tyne and Wear, Cleveland and Yorkshire. The office is located in England. The embassy in London is roughly 400 km away.
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Norway (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. The FCDO publishes the current entry rules in its foreign travel advice; check it before booking.
Which Norwegian office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for Norwegian citizens are handled by the Norwegian Embassy in London.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is normally closed on UK bank holidays as well as on the Norwegian national day: 17 May. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Embassy and consulates of Norway in the UK
- London – Embassy of Norway
- Aberdeen – Honorary Consulate
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate
- Edinburgh – Honorary Consulate
- Glasgow – Honorary Consulate
- Kirkwall – Honorary Consulate
- Manchester – Honorary Consulate
- Newcastle – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Norway in Newcastle
Where do I renew my Norwegian passport if I live near Newcastle?
Norwegian passports are issued through the Norwegian Embassy in London, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Newcastle honorary office of Norway?
By phone on +44 191 232 6358 or by e-mail to konsul.newcastle@gmail.com.
Who runs the Norwegian honorary office in Newcastle?
Nigel Alistair Westwood, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Is the Newcastle honorary office responsible for my area?
Its consular district is Northumberland, Durham, Tyne and Wear, Cleveland and Yorkshire.
Do British citizens need a visa for Norway?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – a valid passport is required.
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 Norway. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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