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Consulate General of the United States in Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Consulate General of the United States in Halifax, Nova Scotia, located at 1973 Upper Water Street. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    1973 Upper Water Street
    Halifax, NS B3J 0A9
    Canada

  • Telephone

    (902) 429-2480

  • Email

  • 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 Halifax: 6:49 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    The four Atlantic Canadian Provinces: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador as well as the two small French islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon.

Location Map

Located at 1973 Upper Water Street, the consulate is near key landmarks like Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of the United States in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General 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

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

Viki Limaye, Consul General

Online Resources

Explore the consulate and the services it offers. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in Canada

Besides Consulate General of the United States in Halifax, Nova Scotia, United States also has 7 representations in the following cities of Canada:


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Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
    (25.90 km away)
    Halifax
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Major Operating Flights

These airlines operate flights between Canada and United States:

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This page was last edited on 27 March 2026 at 11:49 PM (EST).

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