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Embassy of Canada in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Embassy of Canada in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located at Diplomatic Quarter. View address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Diplomatic Quarter
    PO Box 94321
    Riyadh 11693
    Saudi Arabia

  • Telephone

    +966 11 202 3288

  • Fax

    +966 11 488 0137

    +966 11 482 5670

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
    Friday Closed
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
    Monday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 4:30 PM

    🕒 Current time in Riyadh: 12:11 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

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.

  • Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day: June 24 Flag of Canada
  • Canada Day: July 1 Flag of Canada
  • Civic Holiday: August 3 Flag of Canada
  • Labour Day: September 7 Flag of Canada

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Canada in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Replace a lost, stolen, or damaged passport
  • Authentication of documents
  • Emergency consular assistance

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Saudi passport, you are required to apply for a paper 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

Jean-Philippe Linteau, Ambassador

Online Resources

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

Additional Missions in Saudi Arabia

Besides Embassy of Canada in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Canada also has 1 representation in the following city of Saudi Arabia:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Canada in Saudi Arabia

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

Saudi Arabia in Canada

Saudi Arabia has representation in the following city:

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This page was last edited on 13 April 2026 at 11:20 PM (EST).

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