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How to Locate Canadian Consulates in the US

Canada has more consulates located in the United States than anywhere else in the world, which is a testament to trade and diplomatic ties between the neighboring countries. Whether you are intending to travel to Canada or you are a Canadian in the United States, finding a Canadian Embassy or Consulate is easy. An embassy or consulate offers assistance to Canadian nationals and provides visa and other travel services for U.S. citizens planning to visit their country's northern neighbors.

Instructions

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  Use the Internet to navigate to the Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada website. This department oversees the consulates located within the United States.
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  Locate the "Canadian Offices Abroad" tab on the Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada's homepage. The red tab is located on homepage's left-side navigation menu. Double-click the tab. This provides a listing of embassies, consulates, trade offices and high commissions operated in foreign countries.
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  Double-click the "U" link under the headline "List of Office Websites," which navigates you to the page containing listings for the United States. There are Canadian Consulates in 20 cities throughout in the U.S. The Canadian Embassy, which also provides consular services, is located in Washington, D.C.
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  Select the city that is nearest to your location. You are linked to that city's Canadian Consulate. Each consulate page provides information for visas, trade and investment, visitor guide and contact information. U.S. citizens planning a trip to Canada should contact the consulate or city nearest their home address.