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Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C., United States

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Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C., United States, located at 501 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Canada, or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    501 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
    Washington, D.C. 20001
    United States

  • Telephone

    (202) 682-1740

    (844) 880-6519

  • Fax

    (202) 682-7738

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 9:00 AM

    🕒 Current time in Washington, D.C.: 4:07 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Location Map

Located at 501 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., the embassy is near key landmarks like National Gallery of Art and Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C., United States

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 Canada in Washington, D.C., United States:

  • 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 an American passport, you do not need a 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

Mark D. Wiseman, Ambassador

Related: List of ambassadors of Canada to the United States

Online Resources

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

Additional Missions in United States

Besides Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C., United States, Canada also has 13 representations in the following cities of United States:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Canada in United States

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Canada in neighboring countries or regions of United States.

See also

United States in Canada

United States has 8 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

  • National Gallery of Art (0.11 miles away)

    Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565

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  • Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (0.35 miles away)

    600 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560

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  • Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (0.41 miles away)

    10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560

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  • United States Capitol (0.53 miles away)

    East Capitol St NE & First St SE, Washington, DC 20004

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  • The White House (1.03 miles away)

    1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500

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  • Washington Union Station (0.72 miles away)

    50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Nearby Airports

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    (23.90 miles away)
    Washington D.C.
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  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
    (27.08 miles away)
    Baltimore
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  • Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
    (90.87 miles away)
    Harrisburg
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Major Operating Flights

These airlines operate flights between United States and Canada:

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This page was last edited on 28 February 2026 at 09:02 AM (EST).

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