Memorial Day: Reflection and Celebration
The U.S. Memorial Day holiday honors those who lost their lives while defending their country.
Oklahoma Tornadoes: Resources and Information
21 May 2013 - As the President told Oklahoma Governor Fallin tonight, the administration – through FEMA – is committed to providing all the assistance it can to Oklahoma as the response effort unfolds (via Whitehouse.gov)
Religious Freedom A Moral, Strategic Concern for U.S.
20 May 2013 - Enshrined in the U.S. Constitution, freedom of religion is “a core American value,” Secretary Kerry said, but it “is not an American invention.” Freedom of religion, he said, is “a universal value.”
![U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry addresses reporters amid a day of meetings with his foreign ministerial counterparts at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on April 23, 2013. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]](http://photos.america.gov/galleries/belgium/231771/Photos/KerryNATO300.png "U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry addresses reporters amid a day of meetings with his foreign ministerial counterparts at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on April 23, 2013. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]")
U.S. and NATO
23 April 2013 - "Europe is America's partner of first resort, and this alliance is a vibrant and critical institution for ensuring the security not just of our region but all across the globe."
DCM Barbara Stephenson in Belfast
15, 16 September 2011 - Deputy Chief of Mission Barbara Stephenson visited Northern Ireland and met with a range of people across civic society including many of our exchange program alumni.
More News from the Consulate
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Worldwide Caution from the Bureau of Consular Affairs
18 February 2013 - The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Read the travel alert »
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New USCIS immigrant fee to be implemented
16 January 2013 - Effective February 1, 2013, all individuals issued immigrant visas overseas must pay a $165.00 USCIS Immigrant Fee before traveling to the United States Read more »
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Education Matters!
If you are interested in Education, take a look at the Embassy's Education Matters! blog and post a comment. View the blog »
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Visit of Deputy Chief of Mission Barbara Stephenson
15 - 16 September 2011 Deputy Chief of Mission Barbara Stephenson visited Northern Ireland and met with a range of people across civic society including many of our exchange program alumni. Read more »
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Linen Hall Library ‘Pictures’ America
01 September 2011- The Linen Hall Library, in cooperation with the U.S. Consulate in Belfast, is hosting Picturing America, an exhibition portraying masterpieces of American art that depict iconic people, places, and moments in American history. Read more »
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New J-1 Visa Website
01 June 2011 - The State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has launched a new website dedicated to the J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program. This new website is at http://j1visa.state.gov »
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It's A Scam
28 April 2011 - The U.S. Embassy London gives you some advice on how to spot if you are potentially being scammed. Read more about scams »
Consulate Holiday Closure
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The U.S. Consulate General Belfast will be closed on Monday 27 May for the Memorial Day and Spring Bank holiday.
On Monday 27th May our Operator Assisted Visa Information line remains open from 09:00 am until 18:00 BST.We are always available in case of an emergency involving an American in distress in the UK: from the United States, dial 011-44-1253-501-106 ; from within the UK, dial [44] (0)1253-501-106
Communities
Address
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U.S. Consulate General, Belfast,
Northern Ireland
Danesfort House
223 Stranmillis Road
Belfast BT9 5GR
Phone [44] (0)28 9038 6100
Fax: [44] (0)28 9068 2219
Directions & Maps
ESTA
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Before attempting to register under the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), please first check your eligibility to travel under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).
Read about about ESTA.
Since 08 September 2010 a fee is charged.