For US citizens in this part of the UK, the Consulate General of the United States in Belfast is the first address for passports and civil status matters.
Contact Details
| Address | 223 Stranmillis Road, Belfast BT9 5GR, United Kingdom |
| Head of Mission | Christopher Rendo, Consul General |
| Consular district | Northern Ireland |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published in the FCDO list. Check the official website or call before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The consulate general is at 223 Stranmillis Road, Belfast BT9 5GR.
- Opening hours: not published in the FCDO list – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of the documents for your application.
About the US consulate general
The consulate general provides consular services for US citizens living in its district. The office is headed by Consul General Christopher Rendo (in post since July 2026, according to the FCDO list). It is one of 2 career consular posts of the United States in the UK. The FCDO lists its area of responsibility as Northern Ireland. Belfast is in Northern Ireland. The embassy in London is roughly 520 km away.
Consular services
The office deals with matters such as:
- US passports and emergency travel documents
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Documents checklist
What US citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official US government information:
Renewing a U.S. passport abroad
- Contact the U.S. embassy or consulate for your area for its submission instructions
- Renewal with Form DS-82 is possible only if your last passport was issued within the last 15 years, when you were 16 or older, and has never been reported lost or stolen
- The passport must be in your current name – otherwise bring the marriage certificate, divorce decree or other name-change document
- If you do not qualify (e.g. lost or stolen passport, or issued more than 15 years ago) you must apply in person
- Abroad you pay only the passport fee (book: $130) – no expedite fee
Sources: U.S. Department of State – renew your passport, U.S. Department of State – where to apply (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Contact the office before visiting to find out whether your matter needs an appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for the United States?
British citizens do not need a visa for short stays in the United States, 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.
Closing days
Like most offices in the UK, the consulate general closes on Northern Ireland bank holidays (including St Patrick’s Day, 17 March, and 12 July) and on the United States’ national day (4 July). Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, US citizens should contact the consulate general or the embassy. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform relatives; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112); for non-emergency police matters call 101.
US missions in the UK
The United States in the United Kingdom
- London – Embassy of the United States
- Belfast – Consulate General (this page)
- Edinburgh – Consulate General
Common questions about the Belfast consulate general
What is the address of the US consulate general in Belfast?
At 223 Stranmillis Road, Belfast BT9 5GR.
Is the Belfast consulate general responsible for me?
Its consular district is Northern Ireland, according to the FCDO.
Who heads the US consulate general in Belfast?
Christopher Rendo, Consul General, according to the FCDO list.
Do British citizens need a visa for the United States?
No visa, but an electronic travel authorisation is required before departure.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – consular offices outside London (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for the United States. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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