Canadian embassies act as a diplomatic presence between Canada and their host countries. Canadian embassies provide a full range of consular service to Canadian citizens traveling and living abroad. The embassies also offer information for non-Canadians who wish to visit, study or work in Canada. The Canadian Embassy in the U.S. is located in Washington, D.C. While the Canadian government operates more than 20 diplomatic offices in America, the Canadian Embassy is the biggest and most important. Reasons for contacting the embassy may vary from travel inquiries to work visas to applying for citizenship.
Call the Canadian Embassy. The most convenient way to contact the Canadian Embassy is via telephone. You may speak with an embassy employee about general inquiries or ask specific questions, such as applying for a student visa or becoming a Canadian citizen. You may also want to make an appointment to speak with someone in person. The phone number for the Canadian Embassy is 202-682-1740.
Fax the Canadian Embassy. If you prefer, you may contact the embassy via fax. The fax number for the embassy is 202-682-7726.
Visit the Canadian Embassy. If you live near Washington, D.C., or if you are visiting the area soon, you may schedule an appointment to talk with someone at the embassy in person. Embassy hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You may drive to the embassy or take the Metro. The closest Metro station to the embassy is the Judiciary Square station. The address for the Canadian Embassy is 501 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001.
