Diplomatic representation of Estonia in Canada
Estonian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Estonia in Ottawa represents Estonia in Canada and provides passport, ID card and other consular services by prior appointment.
Contact details
Contact the Estonian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Estonia is located on Daly Avenue in Ottawa.
Appointment required: Consular visitors are received by prior appointment. Use Estonia’s official online booking system before travelling to the embassy for an in-person consular service.
Embassy location
Where is the Estonian Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Republic of Estonia is located at 168 Daly Avenue in Ottawa.
The official address is 168 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E9, Canada.
Applicants attending for an in-person consular service should have a confirmed appointment before visiting.
About the mission
About the Estonian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Estonia in Ottawa is Estonia’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
The embassy represents Estonia in its official relations with Canada and supports bilateral cooperation in political, economic, security, cultural and other fields.
The embassy also provides consular services for Estonian citizens and other eligible applicants in Canada.
Estonia’s representation across Canada is supported by a network of honorary consuls, including honorary consular representation in Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Alberta and Nova Scotia.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Estonian Embassy in Ottawa provides passport, ID card and other consular services. The available application method depends on the procedure and the applicant’s circumstances.
Estonian passports
Eligible Estonian citizens can apply for or renew a passport through the appropriate procedure. Depending on biometric validity and other circumstances, an application may be possible online, by post or in person at the embassy.
Estonian ID cards
The embassy handles eligible Estonian ID card applications. Initial applications and cases requiring new biometric data may require personal attendance in Ottawa.
Fingerprint collection
Applicants who need to provide fingerprints for a passport or ID card can do so during a consular appointment at the embassy.
Certificates
The embassy provides information and eligible procedures for certificates and certain official records required from Estonian authorities.
E-residency cards
Applicants who have selected the embassy as their pickup location can collect eligible Estonian e-residency cards in accordance with the embassy’s appointment procedure.
Consular assistance
Estonian citizens in Canada can contact the embassy for eligible consular assistance, including guidance in emergencies and other situations requiring support from Estonian authorities.
Passport and ID card renewals: Not every renewal requires a trip to Ottawa. Applicants who meet Estonia’s biometric requirements may be able to renew their documents through the Police and Border Guard Board’s self-service portal or by post.
Planning your visit
Consular Appointments
In-person consular services at the Estonian Embassy in Ottawa require a pre-booked appointment.
Appointments should be booked through Estonia’s official Ministry of Foreign Affairs online booking system.
Applicants who cannot complete a passport or ID card application through Estonia’s self-service system or by post can apply personally at the embassy after booking an appointment.
The embassy currently states that fingerprints required for an online passport application can be provided during a consular appointment in Ottawa from Monday to Wednesday between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m..
Check your appointment location: The Ottawa embassy periodically organizes consular days in other Canadian cities. When booking one of these special sessions, check the announcement carefully because the booking confirmation may still display the Embassy in Ottawa as the default location.
Travel to Estonia
Visa Applications in Canada
Estonia uses designated Visa Application Centres in Canada for short-stay Schengen visas and long-stay visas.
Schengen visas
Applicants who require a short-stay Schengen visa for Estonia submit their applications through a designated VFS Global Visa Application Centre in Canada.
Long-stay visas
Applications for Estonian long-stay D visas in Canada are also submitted through the designated Visa Application Centres.
Estonia currently directs visa applicants in Canada to designated application centres in Edmonton, Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver.
Do not submit an ordinary visa application at the embassy: Applicants for Estonian C and D visas in Canada should follow the official visa procedure and submit their applications through the designated Visa Application Centre.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check whether you need to attend the embassy in person before travelling to Ottawa.
Check if a visit is necessary
Some Estonian passport and ID card renewals can be completed online or by post if the applicant meets the applicable biometric requirements.
Book before visiting
In-person consular services require advance booking through Estonia’s official appointment system.
Prepare your application
Review the requirements for your service and prepare the required application, identification, digital photograph and supporting documents before your appointment.
Emergency assistance: Estonian citizens who need urgent consular assistance outside working hours, on weekends or on public holidays can contact the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs duty officer at +372 53 01 9999.
Frequently asked questions
Estonian Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Estonian Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Republic of Estonia is located at 168 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E9, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Estonian Embassy?
The embassy can be contacted at +1 613 789 4222.
Do I need an appointment for consular services?
Yes. In-person consular services at the Estonian Embassy in Ottawa require a pre-booked appointment through Estonia’s official appointment system.
Can I apply for an Estonian passport in Ottawa?
Yes. Applicants who need to submit their passport application in person can do so at the embassy after booking an appointment. Some eligible renewals can instead be completed online or by post.
Can I apply for an Estonian ID card in Ottawa?
Yes. The embassy provides eligible ID card services. Initial applications and applications requiring new biometric data may require personal attendance.
Where do I apply for an Estonian visa in Canada?
Estonia directs C visa and D visa applicants in Canada to designated VFS Global Visa Application Centres in Edmonton, Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver.
Does Estonia have a Consulate General in Toronto?
No. Estonia is represented in Toronto by an Honorary Consulate. The Embassy in Ottawa periodically organizes special consular days in Toronto for services such as passport and ID card applications.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the mission, contact details, appointments, passport and ID card procedures and visa arrangements on this page.