Diplomatic representation of Spain in Canada
Spanish Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Spain in Ottawa represents Spain in Canada. Its Consular Section provides passport, civil-registration, visa and other consular services for eligible applicants in Ottawa and Gatineau.
Contact details
Contact the Spanish Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Spain and its Consular Section are located on Stanley Avenue in Ottawa.
Before visiting: Consular procedures generally require an appointment. The Consular Section in Ottawa serves residents of Ottawa and Gatineau; applicants elsewhere in Canada normally use the Spanish Consulate General responsible for their province or territory.
Embassy location
Where is the Spanish Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of Spain and its Consular Section are located at 74 Stanley Avenue in Ottawa.
The official address is 74 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1M 1P4, Canada.
About the mission
About the Spanish Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Spain in Ottawa is Spain’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
The Embassy represents Spain in its official relations with Canada and supports political, economic, cultural and other bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
A Consular Section operates within the Embassy and provides full consular services within its designated consular district.
Spain also maintains Consulates General in Toronto and Montreal, which serve applicants living outside the Ottawa Consular Section’s National Capital Region jurisdiction.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Consular Section provides services for Spanish citizens and eligible foreign applicants residing within its consular district.
Spanish passports
Spanish citizens registered with the Consular Section can apply for ordinary Spanish passports. Applications require personal attendance.
Consular registration
Spanish citizens living or temporarily staying in the consular district can use the applicable Consular Registration procedures.
Civil registration
The Consular Section handles eligible Spanish civil-registry procedures concerning births, marriages, deaths and other civil-status matters abroad.
Notarial services
Eligible notarial and document-related procedures are available through the Consular Section under Spanish consular rules.
Visa services
Applicants who require authorization to travel to Spain can use the applicable Schengen or national-visa procedure according to their nationality and purpose of travel.
NIE and documentation
The Consular Section handles eligible applications for Spain’s Foreigner Identity Number and other documentation procedures within its jurisdiction.
Planning your visit
Consular Appointments
Most in-person consular procedures at the Embassy require an appointment.
The Consular Section currently states that it accepts appointments only for residents of the National Capital Region – Ottawa and Gatineau.
Appointments for consular procedures are in person, including appointments involving minors where personal attendance is required. Walk-in visits are not accepted for normal appointment-based procedures.
Applicants requiring two separate consular procedures should check the appointment instructions carefully, as the Embassy currently states that two different procedures require two separate appointments.
Plan well ahead: The Embassy reported in July 2026 that the approximate waiting time for a consular appointment was four months. Appointment availability can change, so check the current situation before planning travel or time-sensitive procedures.
Spanish travel documents
Spanish Passport Services
Eligible Spanish citizens within the Embassy’s consular district can apply for a Spanish passport in Ottawa.
Applicants must be Spanish citizens and normally be registered in the Consular Registration system. Passport applications must be submitted in person.
Applicants generally provide their previous passport, a valid Spanish DNI if available, and a recent passport photograph. Where neither a qualifying passport nor DNI is available, additional Spanish civil-registry documentation can be required.
Biometric information is collected according to age. The Consular Section takes fingerprints from applicants over the applicable age threshold and captures the applicant’s signature where required.
The Embassy currently gives an indicative ordinary-passport processing time of approximately three weeks from the application date, although delays can occur.
Collecting a new passport
The Embassy currently allows passport collection without a separate appointment on working Fridays between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m..
The applicant can collect the passport personally or authorize another person under the Embassy’s published procedure.
Personal application required: Passport applications cannot be completed online. The applicant, including a minor applicant, must attend the Consular Section when personal attendance is required under the passport procedure.
Travel to Spain
Spain Visa Information for Canadian Travellers
Canadian citizens currently benefit from visa-free travel to Spain for qualifying short tourism and business visits.
Canadian citizens do not currently require a Schengen visa for tourism or business stays of less than 90 days in any 180-day period.
The Embassy states that a Canadian passport should remain valid for at least 90 days after the intended departure from the EU/Schengen area.
Travellers can be asked at the border to demonstrate accommodation arrangements, return or onward travel and sufficient financial resources for the planned stay.
Different requirements apply to stays exceeding the permitted short-stay period and to activities such as employment, study or residence that require the appropriate Spanish authorization.
Applicants who do require a visa and live within the Ottawa Consular Section’s jurisdiction must follow the current visa-appointment and physical-submission procedure. Online visa applications are not accepted by the Ottawa Consular Section.
Canadian passport holders: The current visa exemption covers qualifying tourism and business visits of less than 90 days in any 180-day period. Always check the latest entry requirements before departure.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Spanish Embassy in Ottawa
The Consular Section of the Embassy in Ottawa has a much smaller jurisdiction than Spain’s diplomatic mission to Canada as a whole.
The Embassy’s Consular Section serves only the National Capital Region, specifically Ottawa and Gatineau.
The Consulate General of Spain in Toronto serves Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario except Ottawa, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut.
The Consulate General of Spain in Montreal serves Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec except Gatineau, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Use the correct consular office: If you do not live in Ottawa or Gatineau, check whether the Consulate General in Toronto or Montreal is responsible for your application before contacting the Embassy’s Consular Section.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Confirm both your consular jurisdiction and the appointment requirements before travelling to the Embassy.
Check your jurisdiction
The Ottawa Consular Section serves only Ottawa and Gatineau. Residents elsewhere in Canada generally use the Spanish Consulate General in Toronto or Montreal.
Book well in advance
Most personal procedures require an appointment. Appointment waiting times can be substantial, particularly for high-demand services.
Prepare the correct documents
Passport, civil-registration, NIE, notarial and visa procedures have different documentary requirements. Review the instructions for your exact service before attending.
Frequently asked questions
Spanish Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Spanish Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of Spain and its Consular Section are located at 74 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1M 1P4, Canada.
What are the Embassy’s public hours?
The Embassy currently publishes public hours from Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Appointment requirements still apply to normal appointment-based consular procedures.
What area does the Spanish Embassy’s Consular Section serve?
The Consular Section in Ottawa serves only the National Capital Region, specifically Ottawa and Gatineau. Spain’s Consulates General in Toronto and Montreal serve the rest of Canada according to their respective consular districts.
Can I apply for a Spanish passport in Ottawa?
Yes, if the Ottawa Consular Section is responsible for your place of residence and you meet the applicable requirements. Passport applications require personal attendance and an appointment.
How long does a Spanish passport take in Ottawa?
The Embassy currently gives an indicative processing time of approximately three weeks from the application date for an ordinary passport. This timeframe can be extended in exceptional circumstances.
Can I collect my Spanish passport without an appointment?
The Embassy currently allows passport collection without a separate appointment on working Fridays between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Spain?
Canadian citizens currently do not require a Schengen visa for qualifying tourism or business visits of less than 90 days in any 180-day period.
Does the Embassy accept walk-in consular applications?
Normal appointment-based consular procedures require an appointment. The Embassy specifically states that walk-in visits are not accepted for its regular consular appointments.
Official information
Sources
Official Spanish and Canadian government sources used to verify the Embassy and current consular information on this page.