Diplomatic representation of Sweden in Canada
Swedish Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Sweden in Ottawa represents Sweden in Canada and provides passport, national ID card and other consular services for Swedish citizens.
Contact details
Contact the Swedish Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Sweden is located on Dalhousie Street in Ottawa.
Passport appointments: Applications for Swedish passports and national ID cards require a booked appointment and personal attendance at the Embassy in Ottawa.
Embassy location
Where is the Swedish Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of Sweden is located in Mercury Court on Dalhousie Street in Ottawa.
The postal address is 377 Dalhousie Street, Suite 305, Ottawa, ON K1N 9N8, Canada. The Embassy lists its visiting location as 377 Dalhousie Street, 3rd Floor.
About the mission
About the Swedish Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Sweden in Ottawa is Sweden’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
The Embassy represents Sweden in its official relations with Canada and supports political, economic, trade, cultural and other cooperation between the two countries.
It also provides consular assistance and selected administrative services for Swedish citizens in Canada.
Sweden maintains a network of honorary consulates across Canada. However, the Embassy in Ottawa is the only Swedish authority in Canada that accepts applications for ordinary Swedish passports and national ID cards.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Embassy provides consular assistance and selected official services for Swedish citizens in Canada.
Swedish passports
Swedish citizens can apply for ordinary Swedish passports at the Embassy. Applications require an appointment and personal attendance.
National ID cards
Eligible Swedish citizens can also apply for Swedish national ID cards at the Embassy in Ottawa.
Coordination numbers
The Embassy can request a Swedish coordination number for an eligible person who intends to apply for a passport or national ID card at the Embassy.
Emergency assistance
Swedish citizens can contact the Embassy for appropriate consular assistance in emergencies and other situations abroad.
Emergency passports
Emergency passport services are available under applicable Swedish rules. Some authorized honorary consulates in Canada can also issue emergency passports.
Migration appointments
Certain physical migration-related appointments can still take place in Ottawa, although migration cases for applicants residing in Canada are handled by the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, D.C.
Swedish travel and identity documents
Swedish Passports and National ID Cards
The Embassy in Ottawa is the only Swedish passport authority in Canada.
All applicants, including children, must personally visit the Embassy when applying for a Swedish passport or national ID card.
A booked appointment is required. Passport appointments are made through the Embassy’s online booking system.
The Embassy currently states that new passport appointments are released on the first weekday of each month.
First Swedish passport
A Swedish citizen who has never held a Swedish passport or national ID card and has never been registered in Sweden must normally have a Swedish coordination number before applying.
This requirement also applies to children born abroad to Swedish citizens when they do not already have the necessary Swedish registration and coordination number.
In Canada, a coordination number for this purpose can only be requested through the Embassy in Ottawa, and the Embassy will request one only when the person intends to apply for a passport or national ID card at the Embassy.
Personal attendance required: Swedish passport and national ID card applications cannot be submitted through an honorary consulate in Canada. Applicants must attend the Embassy in Ottawa.
Visa and residence matters
Migration Services for Applicants in Canada
Responsibility for Swedish migration cases involving applicants residing in Canada changed in June 2025.
Since June 16, 2025, the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, D.C. has been responsible for all migration-related matters for applicants residing in Canada.
This includes residence-permit matters involving study, work, family reunification and extended visits. The Washington Embassy also processes Schengen visa applications submitted by residents of Canada.
Applicants do not necessarily need to travel to Washington. When the Swedish Migration Agency requires a physical appointment, certain interviews and procedures can still take place at the Embassy in Ottawa.
However, communication about migration cases and the booking of migration appointments must be directed to the Embassy in Washington at visa.washington@gov.se.
Schengen visa applications from Canada are submitted through the designated VFS Global Visa Application Centres and processed by the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, D.C.
Migration cases: Do not contact the Ottawa Embassy to manage a Swedish residence-permit or Schengen visa case. The responsible authority for applicants residing in Canada is the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, D.C.
Travel to Sweden
Sweden Visa Information for Canadian Travellers
Canadian citizens currently benefit from visa-free travel to Sweden for qualifying short stays.
Canadian citizens do not currently require a visa to visit Sweden for stays of 90 days or less.
Sweden is part of the Schengen area, and the applicable Schengen short-stay rules continue to apply to visa-exempt travellers.
Travellers planning a longer stay or activities requiring residence authorization must follow the appropriate Swedish immigration procedure.
Foreign residents of Canada whose nationality requires a Schengen visa submit applications through VFS Global. These applications are processed by the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, D.C.
Canadian travellers: A visa is currently not required for qualifying visits to Sweden of 90 days or less. Check current Swedish and Schengen entry requirements before travelling.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check which authority handles your service before travelling to the Embassy.
Book passport appointments online
Passport and national ID card applications require personal attendance and a booked appointment through the Embassy’s online system.
Check migration responsibility
Residence permits and Schengen visa cases for applicants residing in Canada are handled by the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, D.C., even when a required physical appointment takes place in Ottawa.
Prepare Swedish registration
First-time passport applicants can require Swedish registration and a coordination number before a passport or national ID card application can proceed.
Frequently asked questions
Swedish Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Swedish Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of Sweden is located at 377 Dalhousie Street, 3rd Floor, Ottawa. Its postal address is 377 Dalhousie Street, Suite 305, Ottawa, ON K1N 9N8, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Swedish Embassy?
The Embassy can be reached at +1 613 244 8200.
What are the Embassy’s visiting hours?
Current visiting hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Telephone hours are Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Can I apply for a Swedish passport in Ottawa?
Yes. The Embassy in Ottawa is the only Swedish passport authority in Canada. All passport applicants must apply in person and have a booked appointment.
Can I apply for a Swedish national ID card in Ottawa?
Yes. Eligible Swedish citizens can apply for a national ID card at the Embassy. Personal attendance and a booked appointment are required.
Can a Swedish honorary consulate in Canada issue a regular passport?
No. Ordinary passport and national ID card applications must be submitted at the Embassy in Ottawa. Certain authorized honorary consulates can provide limited services, including emergency passports in applicable cases.
Does the Ottawa Embassy process Swedish residence permits?
Migration cases for applicants residing in Canada are handled by the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, D.C. Certain required physical appointments can still take place in Ottawa, but migration enquiries and appointment bookings must be directed to Washington.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Canadian citizens currently do not require a visa for qualifying visits to Sweden of 90 days or less.
Official information
Sources
Official Swedish and Canadian government sources used to verify the Embassy and current consular information on this page.