Canadian representation in Saudi Arabia
Canadian Consulate in Jeddah
Contact details, opening hours, passport, notarial and consular services for the Consulate of Canada in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate in Jeddah
The Consulate of Canada is located in Ali Reza Tower on Medinah Road in Jeddah.
Medinah Road
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Jeddah 21413
Saudi Arabia
Appointments: Consular and general enquiries are available by appointment Sunday to Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate in Jeddah?
The Consulate is located on the 12th floor of Ali Reza Tower on Medinah Road in Jeddah.
About the consulate
About the Consulate of Canada in Jeddah
The Canadian Consulate in Jeddah is headed by an Honorary Consul and provides local consular services to Canadians visiting or living in western Saudi Arabia.
Canada’s principal diplomatic mission in Saudi Arabia is the Embassy of Canada in Riyadh.
The Jeddah office provides several important services locally, including passport, notarial and general consular services.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate in Jeddah
The Consulate provides a broad range of services to Canadian citizens.
Consular assistance
Canadians in Saudi Arabia can contact the Jeddah Consulate for local consular assistance and guidance.
Passport services
The office accepts Canadian passport applications in person by appointment and also provides a courier submission option.
Notarial services
Selected notarial services are available by appointment, including authentication of certain Canadian documents and other eligible document services.
Citizenship information
Citizenship information is available, but required paper applications are mailed to the Embassy of Canada in Riyadh.
Visa and immigration
Visa and immigration enquiries are handled through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the official IRCC web form.
Emergency assistance
Emergency Canadian consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consulate in Jeddah
General and consular services
Sunday to Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., by appointment.
Friday and Saturday: Closed.
Passport services
Sunday to Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., by appointment.
Friday and Saturday: Closed.
Notarial and citizenship services
Sunday to Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., by appointment.
Friday and Saturday: Closed.
Appointments required: Confirm your appointment before travelling to the Consulate.
Passport services
Canadian passport services in Jeddah
The Jeddah Consulate provides regular Canadian passport services.
Submit in person
Book an appointment to present your completed passport application and supporting documents at the Consulate.
Courier submission
If a suitable appointment is not available, the Government of Canada also allows passport documents to be sent using a courier service.
Lost or stolen passports
Contact the Consulate promptly if your Canadian passport is lost or stolen while you are in Saudi Arabia.
Payment: Passport service fees can be paid online before submitting the application.
Notarial services
Notarial services in Jeddah
The Consulate provides selected notarial services by appointment.
Canadian documents
The office can authenticate eligible original Canadian birth certificates, marriage certificates and diplomas.
Passport-related documents
The office can provide eligible certified true copies for Passport Canada purposes.
Saudi visa facilitation
The Consulate can provide a facilitation letter for transferring Saudi visa information from an old Canadian passport to a new passport.
Document requirements: Documents must be in English or French or accompanied by an official translation into English or French. Confirm the requested service before attending.
Citizenship services
Canadian citizenship services for Jeddah
Citizenship information and appointment hours are published for Jeddah, but required paper applications are sent to the Embassy of Canada in Riyadh.
Paper applications
If you are required to submit a paper application for proof of Canadian citizenship, mail it to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Canada in Riyadh according to the current Government of Canada instructions.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consulate in Jeddah
Book an appointment
General, consular, passport and notarial services are appointment-based. Arrange your visit before travelling to the office.
Prepare passport documents
Complete the appropriate passport form, gather all supporting documents and pay the applicable fees online before submission.
Confirm document services
For notarial matters, contact the Consulate first to make sure that your document and requested service can be handled locally.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate in Jeddah FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in Jeddah?
Yes. Canada maintains an Honorary Consul and Consulate in Ali Reza Tower on Medinah Road in Jeddah.
Is the Canadian Consulate in Jeddah an honorary post?
Yes. Travel.gc.ca identifies the Jeddah office as an Honorary Consul of Canada, while Global Affairs Canada identifies it as the Consulate of Canada to Saudi Arabia, in Jeddah.
What is the address?
The published street address is Ali Reza Tower, 12th Floor, Medinah Road, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
What is the telephone number?
The published consular telephone number is +966 12 653 0434.
What is the email address?
The published email address is canada.consulate.jeddah@mattarest.com.
When is the Canadian Consulate in Jeddah open?
General enquiries and consular services are available by appointment Sunday to Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Passport, notarial and citizenship appointments are listed from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Jeddah?
Yes. Passport documents can be presented in person by appointment. The Government of Canada also provides a courier submission option.
Does the Jeddah Consulate provide notarial services?
Yes. Selected notarial services are available by appointment, including authentication of certain Canadian documents and Passport Canada certified true copies.
Can I submit a Canadian citizenship application in Jeddah?
If a paper application is required, it should be mailed to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Canada in Riyadh.
Which Canadian embassy provides broader services for Saudi Arabia?
The Embassy of Canada in Riyadh is Canada’s principal diplomatic mission in Saudi Arabia.