Canadian representation in Northern Ireland
Canadian Consulate in Belfast
Contact details, appointment hours and consular assistance for the Consulate of Canada in Belfast, United Kingdom.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate in Belfast
The Government of Canada maintains an Honorary Consul in Belfast as a local consular contact for Canadians in Northern Ireland.
Address information: The current Government of Canada listings do not publish a street address for the Belfast Consulate. Contact the consular team before arranging an in-person visit.
About the consulate
About the Consulate of Canada in Belfast
The Canadian Consulate in Belfast is headed by an Honorary Consul and provides a local Canadian consular presence in Northern Ireland.
Canada’s principal diplomatic and full-service consular mission in the United Kingdom is the High Commission of Canada at Canada House in London.
The Belfast office provides local consular assistance and general enquiries, while passport, citizenship, notarial and other specialized services are handled through London.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate in Belfast
The Government of Canada currently lists consular services and general enquiries at the Belfast office.
Consular assistance
Canadians in Northern Ireland can contact the Belfast Consulate for local consular assistance and guidance.
General enquiries
The office provides general information relating to Canadian consular matters in the United Kingdom.
Emergency assistance
Emergency Canadian consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Passport information
Passport applications are not accepted at the Belfast Consulate and are handled through the High Commission of Canada in London.
Citizenship information
Proof of Canadian citizenship applications are not accepted in Belfast and are handled through the High Commission in London.
Notarial services
Notarial services are provided through the High Commission of Canada in London rather than the Belfast Consulate.
Opening hours
Consular service hours in Belfast
Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., by appointment.
Weekend
Saturday: Closed.
Sunday: Closed.
Appointment required: Contact the Canadian consular team before visiting. The current Government of Canada listing does not publish a general public walk-in schedule or street address for the Belfast post.
Passport services
Canadian passport services for Northern Ireland
Passport applications are not accepted at the Canadian Consulate in Belfast.
High Commission of Canada in London
Canadian passport applications from the United Kingdom are handled through the High Commission of Canada in London. Applications can be sent by registered or traceable mail or submitted using the Consular Services drop-box at Canada House.
Urgent passport cases: Canadians with urgent passport problems should contact the High Commission in London for instructions before submitting an application.
Citizenship services
Canadian citizenship services for Northern Ireland
Proof of Canadian citizenship applications are not accepted at the Belfast Consulate.
Apply through London
If you are required to submit a paper application for proof of Canadian citizenship, send it to the Consular Section of the High Commission of Canada at Canada House in London or use the published drop-off procedure there.
Notarial services
Canadian notarial services for Northern Ireland
The Belfast Consulate does not provide the regular range of Canadian notarial services.
High Commission in London
The Consular Section of the High Commission of Canada in London provides selected notarial services by post or by appointment, including eligible certified copies, witnessing signatures and certain apostille or authentication services.
Regional support
High Commission of Canada in London
The High Commission of Canada in London provides the full range of Canadian consular services for Canadians in the United Kingdom.
Trafalgar Square
London SW1Y 5BJ
United Kingdom
Before you visit
Preparing to contact the Canadian Consulate in Belfast
Contact the office first
The current Government of Canada listing does not publish a street address for the Belfast post. Confirm arrangements before attempting an in-person visit.
Check where your service is handled
Passport, citizenship and notarial services are handled through the High Commission in London rather than the Belfast Consulate.
Use London for full services
For document applications and specialized consular procedures, follow the current instructions of the High Commission of Canada in London.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate in Belfast FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in Belfast?
Yes. The Government of Canada currently maintains an Honorary Consul and Consulate in Belfast.
Is the Canadian Consulate in Belfast an honorary post?
Yes. Travel.gc.ca identifies Belfast as an Honorary Consul of Canada, while Global Affairs Canada officially names the post the Consulate of Canada to the United Kingdom, in Belfast.
What is the telephone number?
The current published contact number is +44 (0) 207 004 6000.
What is the consular email address?
The current published email address is london.consular@international.gc.ca.
What is the address of the Canadian Consulate in Belfast?
The current Government of Canada public listings do not publish a street address for the Belfast Consulate. Contact the consular team before planning an in-person visit.
When are consular services available?
Consular services are currently listed by appointment Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Belfast?
No. Passport applications are not accepted at the Belfast Consulate. Canadian passport services are handled through the High Commission of Canada in London.
Can I submit a Canadian citizenship application in Belfast?
No. Proof of Canadian citizenship applications are not accepted at the Belfast Consulate and should be handled through the High Commission in London.
Does the Belfast Consulate provide notarial services?
No regular notarial service is provided locally. Contact the High Commission of Canada in London for current notarial procedures.