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Embassy of the United States in Ottawa, Canada

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Embassy of the United States in Ottawa, Canada, located at 490 Sussex Drive. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of United States, or find information about the address, phone, fax, office hours, online resources including the official website, Facebook page, and Twitter, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    490 Sussex Drive
    Ottawa, ON K1N 1G8
    Canada

  • Telephone

    (613) 688-5335

  • Fax

    (613) 241-7845

  • Email

    [email protected] (nonimmigrant visa applications)
    [email protected] (Media)

  • Office Hours

    Monday to Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Location Map

Located at 490 Sussex Drive, the embassy is near key landmarks like Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica and Major's Hill Park. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of the United States in Ottawa, Canada

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Presidents’ Day: February 17 Flag of United States
  • Good Friday: April 18 Flag of Canada
  • Easter Monday: April 21 Flag of Canada
  • Victoria Day: May 19 Flag of Canada

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of the United States in Ottawa, Canada:

  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Issues first-time passports
  • Renews expired passports
  • Amends passports to show change of name; validity, or to correct errors
  • Selective Service Registration
  • Renunciation of U.S. nationality
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America (CRBA)
  • Emergency help for U.S. Citizens traveling abroad

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Canadian passport, you do not need a visa to enter the United States.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to United States without a visa. The most common types of United States visas are the following.

  • Nonimmigrant Visas
    • Business/Tourist visa
    • Work visa
    • Student visa
    • Exchange visitor visa
    • Transit/Ship crew visa
    • Religious worker visa
    • Domestic employee visa
    • Journalist and media visa
    • Treaty traders and treaty investors visa
  • Immigrant Visas
    • Family-based immigration
    • Fiancé(e) visa (K-1)
    • Religious workers visa
    • Employment-based immigration
    • Diversity visa (DV)
    • Returning resident visa (SB-1)

Head of Mission

David L. Cohen, Ambassador

Related: List of ambassadors of the United States to Canada

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in Canada

Besides Embassy of the United States in Ottawa, Canada, United States also has 7 representations in the following cities of Canada:


View All Diplomatic Missions of United States in Canada

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of United States in neighboring countries or regions of Canada.

See also

Quick Facts

  • Diplomatic relations established: 1927
  • U.S Legation in Ottawa established: 1927
  • U.S. Legation in Ottawa was elevated to Embassy status in 1943
  • First ambassador: William Phillips

Canada in United States

Canada has 14 representations in the following cities:

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Local Times and Last Update

  • Ottawa, Canada: 5:09 AM, Wednesday January 22, 2025 (Eastern Standard Time)

    Washington, D.C., United States: 5:09 AM, Wednesday January 22, 2025 (Eastern Standard Time)

This page was last edited on 13 May 2024 at 06:48 AM (EST).

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