The Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Belfast is a local point of contact for Swiss citizens and for business and cultural links with Switzerland.
Contact Details
| Address | 54 Priory Park, Belfast BT10 0AE, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 7733 595595 |
| belfast@honrep.ch | |
| Head of Mission | Franziska Hewitt, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Northern Ireland |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 54 Priory Park, Belfast BT10 0AE.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Belfast do?
This honorary office looks after Swiss interests in Belfast. The honorary consul listed by the FCDO is Franziska Hewitt. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. Questions can be sent in advance: call +44 7733 595595 and e-mail belfast@honrep.ch.
Its consular district covers Northern Ireland. Belfast lies in Northern Ireland (postcode area BT10). The embassy in London is roughly 520 km away.
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Switzerland (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 Swiss office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Swiss Embassy in London.
When is the office closed?
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 Swiss national day: 1 August. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Where else is Switzerland represented in the United Kingdom?
- London – Embassy of Switzerland
- Edinburgh – Honorary Consulate General
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Cardiff – Honorary Consulate
- Manchester – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Switzerland in Belfast
Where do I renew my Swiss passport if I live near Belfast?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Swiss Embassy in London.
How do I contact the Swiss honorary consul in Belfast?
By phone on +44 7733 595595 or by e-mail to belfast@honrep.ch.
Who is the Swiss honorary consul in Belfast?
Franziska Hewitt, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Swiss honorary consul in Belfast cover?
Its consular district is Northern Ireland.
Do British citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
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 Switzerland. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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