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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, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    490 Sussex Drive
    Ottawa, ON K1N 1G8
    Canada

  • Telephone

    (613) 688-5335

  • Fax

    (613) 241-7845

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
    Friday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 8:30 AM

    🕒 Current time in Ottawa: 5:32 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

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.

  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day: June 24 Flag of Canada
  • Canada Day: July 1 Flag of Canada
  • Independence Day: July 4 Flag of United States

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
  • Issue first-time passports
  • Renew expired passports
  • Amend 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)
  • Provide emergency assistance 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

Pete Hoekstra, 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:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)
    (11.91 km away)
    Ottawa
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  • Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
    (152.57 km away)
    Montreal
    Get Directions

Major Operating Flights

These airlines operate flights between Canada and United States:

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This page was last edited on 24 March 2026 at 12:44 AM (EST).

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