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Embassy of UAE in Ottawa, Canada

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Embassy of UAE in Ottawa, Canada, located at 125 Boteler Street. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of United Arab Emirates, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    125 Boteler Street
    Ottawa, ON K1N 0A4
    Canada

  • Telephone

    (613) 565-7272

  • Fax

    (613) 565-8007

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – ⛱️ Islamic New Year / Muharram is on Wednesday (in 7 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Ottawa: 4:14 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 125 Boteler Street, the embassy is near key landmarks like Royal Canadian Mint and Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of UAE 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.

  • Islamic New Year / Muharram: June 17 Flag of United Arab Emirates
  • Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day: June 24 Flag of Canada
  • Canada Day: July 1 Flag of Canada
  • Civic Holiday: August 3 Flag of Canada

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of UAE in Ottawa, Canada:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Certificate of good conduct

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Canadian passport, you can obtain a visa on arrival to enter the United Arab Emirates.

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 Arab Emirates without a visa. The most common types of United Arab Emirates visas are the following.

  • Tourist visa
  • Business visa
  • Employment visa
  • Residence visa
  • Student visa
  • Retirement visa for UAE residents
  • Patient entry permit
  • Transit visa

Head of Mission

Abdul Rahman Ali Almur Ali Alneyadi, Ambassador

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30 days visa (extendable) on arrival

Citizens of the following countries can obtain an extendable visa upon arrival for 30 days: Andorra, Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Vatican City, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Monaco, Russia, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, Ukraine, Mauritius, China, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the United States.

90 days visa (extendable) on arrival

Citizens of the following countries can obtain an extendable visa upon arrival for 90 days: South Korea, Argentina, Bahamas, Solomon Islands, and Nauru.

90 days visa (non-extendable) on arrival

Citizens of the following countries can obtain a non-extendable visa upon arrival for 90 days: Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Switzerland, Finland, Poland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Liechtenstein, and Czech Republic.

Transit visa

UAE Transit visas are either for 48 hours or 96 hours. 48 hours Transit visa is issued free of charge. UAE based-airlines can arrange a transit visa before your journey.

UAE work permit

The sponsoring UAE employer needs to apply to MoHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation) for the work permit. MoHRE issues work permits. The employer will send the work permit to the employee. The work permit holder can enter the UAE for employment, but that work permit is valid for two months only. Within the scope of 60 days employee and employer have to arrange to get the employee's UAE Resident Identity (Emirates ID) Card, and Labour Card and stamping the UAE Residence visa. For more information please visit https://www.mohre.gov.ae/en/home.aspx.

Tourist Visa and Visit Visa

A tourist visa allows individuals to visit the UAE for tourism purposes. It is usually valid for a short duration, such as 30 days, and can be extended for an additional fee.
Visit visas are available for family visits or longer stays in the UAE. They are typically valid for 90 days and can be extended for an additional 90 days.

Employment Visa

This visa is required for individuals who have obtained a job offer and will be working in the UAE. The employer typically sponsors the visa application.

Online Resources

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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

Canada in United Arab Emirates

Canada has 2 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)
    (12.70 km away)
    Ottawa
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  • Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
    (152.56 km away)
    Montreal
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