HM Passport Office location

Belfast Passport Office

Belfast HM Passport Office is Northern Ireland’s regional customer service centre at Law Society House, 90–106 Victoria Street (BT1). Applicants attend for booked Premium and Fast Track appointments.

Walk-ins without a booking are not available. Finish your GOV.UK application and select an appointment before you go.

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Important

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Do not send standard passport applications or supporting documents to these visitor addresses unless HM Passport Office has explicitly instructed you to do so.

Key information

Belfast Passport Office address

Belfast HM Passport Office

Law Society House

90–106 Victoria Street

Belfast

BT1 3GN

Opening hours

  • Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
  • Saturday: closed (not listed for public appointments)

Passport Adviceline

National HM Passport Office helpline (not a direct line to this building): 0300 222 0000

Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm; weekends and UK bank holidays, 9am to 5:30pm

Details checked: 2026-08-05 against the official passport offices listing.

Appointment required

You must complete your application and book online before attending Belfast Passport Office.

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Do you need an appointment?

Yes. Belfast Passport Office is an HM Passport Office customer service centre for booked visits. It is not a walk-in counter for standard applications. Finish your online application and choose a Premium collection time or Fast Track appointment before you travel.

Services available at Belfast Passport Office

Urgent appointments are booked through the official GOV.UK service. Eligibility and fees can change — always confirm details when you apply.

  • One-day Premium

    • Only available for eligible adult passport renewals
    • Passport is normally ready to collect about four hours after the appointment
    • The earliest appointment is ordinarily two days after applying

  • One-week Fast Track

    • Can cover renewals, changes of details, lost or damaged passports and many child passports
    • Completed passport is normally delivered by courier about one week after the appointment
    • Cannot be used for a first adult passport

Appointments can currently be booked up to three weeks in advance and usually last up to about ten minutes. Check current GOV.UK urgent passport rules.

How to get there

Nearest station
Lanyon Place or Great Victoria Street area stations / city centre stops
Walking distance
Victoria Street is in Belfast city centre — typically a short walk from central bus and rail connections
Public transport
Translink rail and Metro buses serve the city centre. Victoria Street is walkable from many central stops; check current Translink journey planners for your arrival point.
Parking
City-centre paid car parks serve the Victoria Street area. Allow time for one-way systems and peak traffic.
Accessibility
Contact the Passport Adviceline before your visit if you need accessibility arrangements at Law Society House.
Where to wait
City-centre cafés around Victoria Street and nearby streets are convenient for a short wait.
Entrance / building
Law Society House is at 90–106 Victoria Street. Follow reception instructions for passport appointments.
Saturday appointments
Official listed hours are Monday to Friday only for Belfast.
  • If you are travelling from elsewhere in Northern Ireland, build in city-centre traffic time.
  • Bring every document listed in your confirmation — incomplete packs can delay Premium/Fast Track visits.

What to bring to your appointment

  • Your appointment confirmation (email or printed)
  • Your application reference beginning with PEX
  • Your existing passport, if you are renewing or replacing it
  • Any supporting documents listed in your confirmation
  • A compliant digital passport photo / photo code if required for your application
  • A payment card if a balance is still due
  • Arrive a little early — appointments usually last up to about ten minutes

Someone else may attend on the applicant’s behalf in certain circumstances, but additional documentation and identification are required. Follow your confirmation email and GOV.UK guidance.

Contact HM Passport Office

Use the national Passport Adviceline for questions about appointments and applications. This is not a direct telephone number for Belfast Passport Office.

0300 222 0000

Textphone: 18001 0300 222 0000

Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm; weekends and UK bank holidays, 9am to 5:30pm

Useful Passport Waiting Time links

Frequently asked questions

Law Society House, 90–106 Victoria Street, Belfast, BT1 3GN.

Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm according to the official passport offices listing.

One-week Fast Track can be used for many child passport applications when you meet GOV.UK eligibility rules. Check the urgent passport guidance and available appointment types when you apply.

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