Where is the Belfast passport office?

The Belfast passport office is at Law Society House, 90-106 Victoria Street, Belfast, BT1 3GN, in the city centre near the Victoria Square shopping centre. Belfast Lanyon Place station is the closest rail stop, a few minutes away on foot. The office is the only HMPO location in Northern Ireland.

How much is a fast track passport in Belfast?

Fast track at the Belfast passport office costs £192 for adults and £156.50 for children from 8 April 2026. Premium same-day costs £239.50 (adults only). Fees are the same as every other UK passport office; the only difference is which office processes your appointment.

Can I get an Irish passport instead of a UK one in Belfast?

Yes, if you are eligible. Under the Good Friday Agreement, people born in Northern Ireland have the right to identify as Irish, British, or both, and can hold an Irish passport via the Department of Foreign Affairs. Irish passports cost EUR 75 for adult renewal (about £65), which is cheaper than the £102 UK adult online fee. The application is made via the Irish DFA, not HMPO.

Do I need to apply in person at Belfast?

No, not for standard renewal. Standard online (£102 adult) and standard postal (£115.50 adult) applications are processed centrally without an office visit. You only visit Belfast for fast track or premium same-day.

Is Belfast passport office busy?

HM Passport Office does not publish waiting times by office. The booking step shows live appointment slots at all 7 offices, and you can choose any of them. Belfast is the only office in Northern Ireland; check it as soon as you know your travel date, since appointments can be booked up to 3 weeks ahead.

Belfast Passport Office: Law Society House

The only HMPO office in Northern Ireland. Fast track and premium same-day for all NI residents. NI applicants also have the option of an Irish passport through the Department of Foreign Affairs at lower cost.

UK fast track

£192

UK premium

£239.50

Irish renewal

€75

Belfast HM Passport Office: address and opening hours

Address

Law Society House90-106 Victoria StreetBelfastBT1 3GN

Opening hours

Monday to Friday: 8am to 5pm

Appointment only, no walk-ins. You book the appointment, apply and pay online at gov.uk/get-a-passport-urgently. Every office charges the same fees, and you can choose any of the 7 UK passport offices.

Source: HM Passport Office, passport offices, checked 25 October 2026.

In one paragraph

Law Society House, 90-106 Victoria Street, Belfast BT1 3GN. Short walk from Belfast Lanyon Place station and the Victoria Square centre. Fast track £192 (about a week), premium same-day £239.50 (adults only, 4-hour collect). Appointment only, no walk-in. Book at gov.uk/get-a-passport-urgently.

Address and Location

Address

Law Society House

90-106 Victoria Street

Belfast BT1 3GN

Catchment

All six counties of Northern Ireland
Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry, Tyrone
Belfast, Derry / Londonderry, Lisburn metropolitan areas

Victoria Street is in the heart of Belfast, beside the Victoria Square shopping centre and a short walk from Lanyon Place station. Law Society House is a modern office building with security at reception. There is no dedicated visitor car park; use the Victoria Square car park, Q-Park Lanyon Place, or one of the city centre multi-storeys.

Getting There

From	How	Time to Law Society House
Belfast Lanyon Place station	Walk via Oxford Street and Victoria Street	5 min walk
Belfast Grand Central station	Walk east through the city centre	12 to 15 min walk
Glider G1 / G2 (bus rapid transit)	City Hall / Albert Square stops are a short walk from the office	5 to 8 min walk
Belfast International Airport	Translink 300 Airport Express to Belfast city centre	40 min by bus + walk
Belfast City Airport	Translink 600 Airport Express to Belfast city centre	15 min by bus + walk

UK vs Irish Passport for NI Residents

Northern Ireland residents born on the island of Ireland have the option of an Irish passport under the Good Friday Agreement. The cost comparison and process differ significantly:

	UK passport (HMPO)	Irish passport (DFA)
Adult renewal fee	£102	€75 (about £65)
Validity	10 years	10 years
Eligibility	British citizens	Irish citizens (incl. anyone born in NI before 2005)
Where to apply	gov.uk/renew-adult-passport	passportonline.dfa.ie
Processing time	Usually within 3 weeks	Around 15 working days (online renewal)
EU travel	Subject to ETIAS from 2026	EU passport, no ETIAS

Fees verified from gov.uk/passport-fees and dfa.ie/passports/fees. EUR to GBP at approximate exchange. Many NI residents hold both passports for flexibility.

Service Tiers at Belfast

Fast track

£192

Adult fee. Child fast track £156.50.

About 1 week to courier delivery
Earliest appointment is the next day after you apply

Premium same-day

£239.50

Adults only.

Collect within 4 hours of appointment
For travel within 2 days
Stay nearby for the collection window

What to Bring

PEX reference from your online application confirmation email
Current or expired passport for renewal
No printed photos: the urgent service takes a digital photo when you apply online
For child applications: any documents the online service asks you to bring
For name changes: marriage certificate, deed poll, or court order

Booking a Belfast Appointment

How Belfast appointments are booked

HM Passport Office does not publish waiting times by office. The booking step shows live appointment slots at all 7 offices, and you can choose any of them. Appointments can be booked up to 3 weeks ahead through gov.uk/get-a-passport-urgently. Changing one is free more than 48 hours ahead; a missed appointment is not refunded.

If Belfast is briefly fully booked, the next-nearest UK passport offices are Liverpool (ferry + train, or short flight) and Glasgow (short flight or ferry). For genuinely urgent cases, Glasgow flights from Belfast City typically run hourly and the cost can be lower than ferry fares.

Belfast Passport Office FAQ

Is the Belfast passport office in the city centre?

Yes. Law Society House is on Victoria Street, beside the Victoria Square shopping centre in central Belfast. Belfast Lanyon Place station is about 5 minutes away on foot, and Grand Central station is a 12 to 15 minute walk.

Can I get an Irish passport at the Belfast passport office?

No. Belfast Law Society House is a UK HMPO office and processes only British passports. Irish passport applications go through the Department of Foreign Affairs (passportonline.dfa.ie) and are typically posted in, not handled in person in Belfast. There is an Irish Government office in Belfast for some consular services, but not passport issuance.

Is fast track at Belfast cheaper than London?

No. The fast-track fee is £192 at every UK passport office. The only saving from choosing Belfast over London is your travel cost: if you live in NI, Belfast is far cheaper to reach than the London office.

Do children need to attend the Belfast office for fast track?

Yes. For child fast track at Belfast, the child must attend in person alongside the parent or guardian who is holding the identity documents. This is the same rule at every UK passport office.

What if Belfast has no slots before my travel date?

Check Glasgow Passport Office (a short flight from Belfast) or Liverpool (ferry, or a flight then train). The fee is the same at every office. Both are realistic backup options for NI residents.

Closest alternative

Glasgow Passport Office

Short flight from Belfast City Airport.

Cost compare

UK vs Irish Passport Cost

EUR 75 vs £102, the dual-eligible comparison.