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Embassy of France in Ottawa, Canada

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Embassy of France in Ottawa, Canada, located at 42 Sussex Drive. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of France, or find information about the address, online resources including the official website, Facebook page, and Twitter, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    42 Sussex Drive
    Ottawa, ON K1M 2C9
    Canada

  • Telephone

    (613) 789-1795

  • Fax

    (613) 562-3735

  • Email

    [email protected]

  • Office Hours

    Thursday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    (⏳ Opening soon)
    Friday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Wednesday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

    Status Update: ⛱️ Victoria Day is on Monday (in 4 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Ottawa: 8:43 AM, Thursday May 15, 2025

Location Map

Located at 42 Sussex Drive, the embassy is near key landmarks like Royal Canadian Mint and National Gallery of Canada. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of France 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.

  • Victoria Day: May 19 Flag of Canada
  • Ascension Day: May 29 Flag of France
  • Whit Monday: June 09 Flag of France
  • Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day: June 24 Flag of Canada

Available Services

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

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Registration of marriage, birth, and death

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Canadian passport, you do not need a visa to enter France.

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

  • Short stay visas
    • Airport transit visa
    • Business visa
    • Tourist visa
    • Visitor visa
    • Study visa
  • Long stay visas
    • Family visa
    • Work visa
    • Study visa
    • Working holiday visa

Head of Mission

Michel Miraillet, Ambassador

Related: List of ambassadors of France 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 France in Ottawa, Canada, France also has 12 representations in the following cities of Canada:


View All Diplomatic Missions of France in Canada

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

Canada in France

Canada has 4 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)
    (13.57 km away)
    Ottawa
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  • Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
    (152.44 km away)
    Montreal
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This page was last edited on 18 March 2025 at 12:45 AM (EST).

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