Canadian representation in the United States
Canadian Consulate General in Minneapolis
Contact details, appointment hours, consular assistance and notarial services at the Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis, United States.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate General in Minneapolis
The Consulate General of Canada is located on Fourth Avenue South in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415-1899
United States
Appointments: General enquiries and consular services are available Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. by appointment.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate General in Minneapolis?
The Consulate General is located at 701 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 900, in Minneapolis.
About the consulate general
About the Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis
The Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis is an official Government of Canada mission serving Canadians in the Upper Midwest and Great Plains.
The office provides consular assistance to Canadians visiting or living in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Canada’s principal diplomatic mission in the United States is the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate General in Minneapolis
The Minneapolis office provides consular assistance and selected document services to Canadians in its five-state consular district.
Consular assistance
Canadians can contact the Consulate General for assistance during emergencies and other consular situations in its regional district.
General enquiries
The office provides general information and guidance relating to Canadian consular matters.
Notarial services
Selected notarial services are available by appointment, including certification of eligible true copies.
Urgent passport assistance
The office does not provide regular passport services. Canadians requiring urgent passport assistance should contact Canadian Citizen Services.
Citizenship information
Government of Canada offices in the United States do not provide citizenship application services.
Visa and immigration
Visa and immigration services in the United States are provided through the designated Canadian offices in Los Angeles and New York and current IRCC procedures.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consulate General in Minneapolis
Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., by appointment.
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., by appointment.
Weekend
Saturday: Closed.
Sunday: Closed.
Emergency assistance: Office hours may change during a large-scale emergency. Emergency Canadian consular assistance remains available 24 hours a day.
Passport services
Canadian passport services in the United States
Government of Canada offices in the United States, including the Consulate General in Minneapolis, do not provide regular passport services.
Regular passport applications
Canadian passport applications from the United States must normally be sent to Canada by mail according to the current Government of Canada passport procedures.
Urgent passport assistance
If you need a passport urgently, contact Canadian Citizen Services at 1-844-880-6519 for instructions.
Citizenship services
Canadian citizenship services in the United States
Government of Canada offices in the United States do not provide citizenship application services.
Apply online or by mail
Use the current Government of Canada citizenship procedures to apply online where eligible or send the required application directly to Canada by mail.
Notarial services
Notarial services in Minneapolis
The Consulate General provides selected notarial services by appointment.
Certified true copies
The office can certify eligible documents as true copies of the originals. The currently published fee is CAD 20 or USD 15 per copy.
Document requirements: Documents must be in English or French or accompanied by an official translation. Complete all documents before booking an appointment and sign documents in front of the consular officer when required.
Consular district
States served by the Canadian Consulate General in Minneapolis
Minnesota and Iowa
The Minneapolis Consulate General provides Canadian consular coverage for Minnesota and Iowa.
Nebraska and South Dakota
Nebraska and South Dakota are included in the Minneapolis consular district.
North Dakota
The office also provides Canadian consular coverage for North Dakota.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consulate General in Minneapolis
Book an appointment
General enquiries, consular and notarial services are appointment-based. Arrange your visit before travelling to the office.
Do not bring routine passport applications
Regular passport applications are not accepted at Canadian government offices in the United States and must normally be sent to Canada by mail.
Prepare notarial documents
Bring completed original documents and any required official translation. Confirm that the requested notarial service is available before your appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate General in Minneapolis FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in Minneapolis?
Yes. Canada maintains a Consulate General at 701 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 900, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Is the Canadian office in Minneapolis a Consulate General?
Yes. Its official designation is the Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis, United States.
What is the telephone number?
The published telephone number is 1-844-880-6519.
What is the email address?
The published Canadian Citizen Services email address is ccs.scc@international.gc.ca.
When is the Canadian Consulate General in Minneapolis open?
General enquiries and consular services are available by appointment Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Minneapolis?
No. Government of Canada offices in the United States do not provide regular passport services. Applications must normally be sent to Canada by mail.
Can I submit a Canadian citizenship application in Minneapolis?
No. Government of Canada offices in the United States do not provide citizenship application services. Apply online where eligible or send the application directly to Canada by mail.
Does the Minneapolis Consulate General provide notarial services?
Yes. Selected notarial services are available by appointment, including certification of eligible true copies.
Does the Minneapolis office provide Canadian visa services?
No. Visa and immigration services in the United States are offered through the designated Canadian offices in Los Angeles and New York.
Which states are covered by the Minneapolis Consulate General?
The Minneapolis consular district includes Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.