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Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C., United States

Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C., United States, located at 501 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Canada, or find information about the address, phone, fax, office hours, online resources, namely the official website and Twitter, consular jurisdiction, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    501 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
    Washington, D.C. 20001
    United States
  • Telephone

    (202) 682-1740, (844) 880-6519

  • Fax

    (202) 682-7738

  • Email

    [email protected]

  • Office Hours

    Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland (Consular services to Canadians in Delaware).

Location Map

Located at 501 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., the embassy is near key landmarks like National Gallery of Art and Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C., United States

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 Canada in Washington, D.C., United States:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Registration of marriage, birth, and death
  • Replace a lost, stolen, or damaged passport
  • Authentication of documents
  • Emergency consular assistance

Visa Requirements

If you hold an American passport, you do not need a visa to enter Canada.

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 Canada without a visa. The most common types of Canada visas are the following.

  • Tourist visa
  • Super visa
  • Business visa
  • Diplomatic and official visa
  • Courtesy visa
  • Student visa
  • Temporary work visa
  • Temporary residence permit
  • Working holiday visa
  • Permanent Canada visas

Head of Mission

Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador

Related: List of ambassadors of Canada to the United States

Online Resources

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

Additional Missions in United States

Besides Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C., United States, Canada also has 13 representations in the following cities of United States:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Canada in United States

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

United States in Canada

United States has 8 representations in the following cities:

Pie chart

This pie chart shows worldwide diplomatic missions of Canada by type

Nearby Landmarks

  • National Gallery of Art (0.11 miles away)

    Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565

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  • Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (0.35 miles away)

    600 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560

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  • Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (0.41 miles away)

    10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560

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  • United States Capitol (0.53 miles away)

    East Capitol St NE & First St SE, Washington, DC 20004

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  • Lincoln Memorial (1.71 miles away)

    2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC 20002

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  • Washington Union Station (0.72 miles away)

    50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Local Times and Last Update

  • Washington, D.C., United States: 4:16 AM, Saturday February 08, 2025 (Eastern Standard Time)

    Ottawa, Canada: 4:16 AM, Saturday February 08, 2025 (Eastern Standard Time)

This page was last edited on 01 May 2024 at 12:50 AM (EST).

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