US Consulate General in Belfast
Consulate General 
United States Belfast, United Kingdom
- Address
- 223 Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5GR
- Phone
- +442890386100
- Website
- uk.usembassy.gov
Head of mission: Christopher Rendo
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · UK Foreign Office (FCDO) diplomatic list · Record last updated on 22 August 2026
The US consulate general in Belfast is at 223 Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5GR; the United States’ embassy is in London, about 518 km away. British citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00.
Opening hours of the US consulate general in Belfast
| Monday | 08:30–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30–17:00 |
| Friday | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
The US consulate general in Belfast is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00.
United States visa for British citizens
United KingdomUnited States Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United States visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
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British citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days. The application is made online, not at the US consulate general in Belfast.
US visa statistics
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 3,640 | 4,127 |
| Student (F, M) | 442 | 405 |
| Exchange (J) | 2,007 | 2,229 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 955 | 1,122 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 275 | 235 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 62 | 44 |
| Other | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 7,382 | 8,162 |
US visa posts in the United Kingdom, FY 2025
| Visa office | Visas issued |
|---|---|
| London | 150,951 |
| Belfast (this office) | 8,162 |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025), the US consulate general in Belfast issued 8,162 nonimmigrant visas. 51% were visitor visas (B1/B2), followed by exchange visitor (27%) and work and treaty (14%) visas. That is 11% more than in fiscal year 2024 (7,382).
From October 2025 to February 2026, it issued 2,926, 13% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
The United States issues visas at 2 posts in the United Kingdom: London (150,951) and Belfast (8,162). Belfast accounted for 5% of them in fiscal year 2025.
The State Department publishes issuances per post but no refusal figures per post, and these numbers say nothing about how long the wait for an interview is; check the current wait time on travel.state.gov before planning.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Consulate General of China in BelfastMalone Road 77, BT9 6SH Belfast
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Consulate General of Poland in BelfastMalone Road 67, BT9 6SB Belfast
The United States’ other missions in the United Kingdom
- Embassy of the United States in London
Nine Elms Lane 33, SW11 7US London
- Consulate General of the United States in Edinburgh
Regent Terrace 3, Edinburgh
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All missions of the United States in the United Kingdom (4)
The US embassy is in London, about 518 km away. Besides the US consulate general in Belfast, the United States has 3 other missions in the United Kingdom. Consulates: Edinburgh and Belfast. The United Kingdom in turn has 10 missions in the United States, its embassy being in Washington D.C.
Good to know
About the US consulate general in Belfast
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the United States in Belfast. The head of mission on record is Christopher Rendo. A consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Address and contact
Address: 223 Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5GR. The record for the US consulate general in Belfast includes a phone number and an official website.
US citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
US citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
When the US consulate general in Belfast is closed
Expect the US consulate general in Belfast to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and often on Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, a holiday in the United States.
Before visiting the US consulate general in Belfast
Current procedures for the US consulate general in Belfast, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the US consulate general in Belfast
The US consulate general in Belfast has 2 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the US Consulate General in Belfast?
The US consulate general in Belfast is at 223 Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5GR.
What are the opening hours of the US Consulate General in Belfast?
The US consulate general in Belfast is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00.
Is the US Consulate General in Belfast open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the US consulate general in Belfast do not include Saturday.
When is the US Consulate General in Belfast closed?
The US consulate general in Belfast closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the United States.
Do British citizens need a visa for the United States?
British citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Where is the US embassy in the United Kingdom?
The US embassy is in London, about 518 km from the US consulate general in Belfast.
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