Diplomatic representation of Türkiye in Canada
Turkish Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Ottawa represents Türkiye in Canada and provides passport, civil registration, notarial, citizenship and other consular services within its consular district.
Contact details
Contact the Turkish Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye is located on Wurtemburg Street in Ottawa.
Consular appointments: Many consular procedures require an appointment through Türkiye’s official consular services portal. Check the requirements for your service before travelling to the Embassy.
Embassy location
Where is the Turkish Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy is located at 197 Wurtemburg Street in Ottawa.
The official address is 197 Wurtemburg Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 8L9, Canada.
About the mission
About the Turkish Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Ottawa is Türkiye’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
Diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Canada date from the 1940s. Türkiye’s first Ambassador to Canada presented his credentials in March 1944.
The Embassy has operated from its historic building at 197 Wurtemburg Street since 1953.
In addition to its diplomatic work, the Embassy maintains a Consular Section serving residents within its designated consular district.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
Türkiye provides a broad range of consular services for Turkish citizens abroad and other eligible applicants.
Passports
Eligible Turkish citizens can apply for ordinary and other qualifying Turkish passports. New, replacement and temporary passport procedures generally require an appointment and personal attendance.
Birth and population records
Consular procedures include birth registration and other population and civil-registration matters for eligible Turkish citizens abroad.
Marriage matters
The Turkish consular system provides procedures relating to marriage registration and other eligible marriage-related matters.
Notarial services
Available notarial procedures include eligible powers of attorney, consent declarations, undertakings, agreements and certification services.
Citizenship
Eligible applicants can access Turkish citizenship procedures through the official consular services system.
Other services
Additional procedures include military-service matters, death registration, criminal-record services, e-Government access and other administrative services.
Consular appointments
Appointments at the Turkish Embassy
Many Turkish consular procedures require applicants to arrange an appointment before attending the Consular Section.
Appointments for Turkish citizens are available through Türkiye’s official Consular Services Portal.
The portal provides service-specific requirements, fees and appointment options for passport, birth, marriage, notarial, citizenship and other procedures.
Passport applications, including new passports, replacements following loss and temporary passports, require personal attendance after an appointment has been arranged.
Many notarial procedures also require an appointment and personal attendance.
The Embassy currently accepts personal consular applications from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding official holidays.
Book before travelling: Use the official Turkish consular portal to check whether your procedure requires an appointment and which documents you need to bring.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Turkish Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy publishes a defined consular district within Canada.
The Consular Section in Ottawa provides consular services for the Ottawa-Gatineau area, Canada’s National Capital Region and Eastern Ontario.
Türkiye also maintains Consulates General in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. Residents outside the Ottawa Embassy’s consular district should determine which Turkish mission is responsible for their place of residence before booking an appointment.
Check your responsible mission: Turkish consular services in Canada are divided between the Embassy in Ottawa and the Consulates General in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.
Travel to Türkiye
Türkiye Visa Information for Canadian Travellers
Canadian ordinary passport holders currently qualify for visa-free short stays in Türkiye.
According to the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Canadian citizens holding ordinary passports are exempt from a visa for stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
The exemption applies to qualifying short stays. Different requirements can apply to employment, study, residence and other travel purposes.
Canadian holders of official passports currently require a visa to enter Türkiye.
Travellers should verify current passport validity and entry requirements before departure because visa exemption does not remove other immigration requirements.
Canadian ordinary passport holders: A visa is currently not required for qualifying stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check both the service requirements and the responsible Turkish mission before travelling for a consular appointment.
Check your jurisdiction
The Ottawa Consular Section serves the National Capital Region and Eastern Ontario. Other areas of Canada are served by Turkish Consulates General.
Book your appointment
Many passport, notarial, citizenship and other procedures require an appointment through the official Turkish consular portal.
Prepare your documents
Document requirements depend on the procedure. Review the current service-specific instructions before attending your appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Turkish Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Turkish Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye is located at 197 Wurtemburg Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 8L9, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Turkish Embassy?
The Embassy can be reached at +1 613 244 2470.
What are the Embassy’s working hours?
The Embassy currently publishes working hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Personal applications to the Consular Section are accepted from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Do I need an appointment for Turkish consular services?
Many procedures require an appointment. Applicants should use Türkiye’s official consular services portal to check the requirements and arrange an appointment for their particular service.
Can I apply for a Turkish passport in Ottawa?
Eligible Turkish citizens within the Embassy’s consular district can use the Consular Section for applicable passport procedures. Passport applications generally require an appointment and personal attendance.
What area does the Turkish Embassy in Ottawa serve?
The Embassy states that its Consular Section serves Ottawa-Gatineau, the National Capital Region and Eastern Ontario.
Are there other Turkish consulates in Canada?
Yes. Türkiye maintains Consulates General in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, in addition to other honorary consular representation.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Türkiye?
Canadian citizens holding ordinary passports are currently visa-exempt for qualifying stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Canadian holders of official passports require a visa.
Official information
Sources
Official Turkish and Canadian government sources used to verify the Embassy and current consular and travel information on this page.