Swedish representation in Canada
Swedish Honorary Consulate in Halifax
Contact details, appointments and practical consular information for the Swedish Honorary Consulate in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Contact details
Contact the Swedish Honorary Consulate in Halifax
The Consulate of Sweden in Halifax is headed by Honorary Consul Sarah McInnes.
McInnes Cooper Tower – Purdy’s Wharf
Halifax, NS B3J 2V1
Canada
Visits by appointment only: Call the consulate before visiting to arrange an appointment. The Halifax office also states that payments for consular services are accepted in cash only.
Location
Where is the Swedish Honorary Consulate in Halifax?
The Consulate of Sweden is located in the McInnes Cooper Tower at Purdy’s Wharf on Upper Water Street in Halifax.
About the consulate
About the Swedish Honorary Consulate in Halifax
Sweden maintains an Honorary Consulate in Halifax as part of its network of consular posts in Canada. The office is headed by Honorary Consul Sarah McInnes.
The Halifax consulate provides a local point of contact for Swedish citizens and assists with certain consular matters under the authority of the Embassy of Sweden in Ottawa.
Consular services
Services at the Swedish Honorary Consulate
The Halifax office provides limited consular assistance. Some procedures must be completed through the Embassy of Sweden in Ottawa or another designated Swedish mission.
Passport collection
Regular Swedish passport applications in Canada are made in person at the Embassy of Sweden in Ottawa. A completed passport can be sent to a Swedish consulate in Canada for personal collection for an additional fee.
Consular guidance
Swedish citizens can contact the Halifax office for guidance on consular matters and information about the appropriate Swedish authority for their request.
Other services
The consulate may assist with certain document and certification matters. Contact the office first to confirm whether your particular service is available in Halifax.
Emergency passports: Sweden specifically identifies its honorary consulates in Toronto and Vancouver as authorized to issue emergency passports. Halifax is not listed with this authorization, so contact the Embassy of Sweden in Ottawa if you require an emergency travel document.
Appointments
Appointments at the Swedish Honorary Consulate
The Halifax consulate is open for visits by appointment only. The official Swedish instructions ask visitors to call the office to arrange an appointment.
No fixed walk-in hours: Sweden does not currently publish regular public opening hours for the Halifax office. Arrange your visit before travelling.
Before you visit
What to check before visiting
Make an appointment
Call the consulate before travelling. The Halifax office receives visitors by appointment rather than through general walk-in hours.
Confirm the service
Ask whether your matter can be handled in Halifax or whether you need to contact the Embassy of Sweden in Ottawa.
Check payment requirements
The Halifax consulate states that payment for consular services is accepted in cash only.
Frequently asked questions
Swedish Honorary Consulate in Halifax FAQ
Is there a Swedish consulate in Halifax?
Yes. Sweden maintains an Honorary Consulate in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Sweden in Halifax?
Sarah McInnes is the current Honorary Consul of Sweden in Halifax.
Where is the Swedish Honorary Consulate in Halifax?
The consulate is located at 1969 Upper Water Street, Suite 1300, McInnes Cooper Tower – Purdy’s Wharf, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2V1.
What is the phone number of the Swedish Consulate in Halifax?
The official telephone number is +1 902 492 2021.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. Visits to the Halifax consulate are by appointment only. Call the office before visiting.
Can I apply for a regular Swedish passport in Halifax?
No. Regular Swedish passport applications in Canada must be made in person at the Embassy of Sweden in Ottawa. A completed passport can be sent to a Swedish consulate for personal collection for an additional fee.
Can the Halifax consulate issue an emergency passport?
Halifax is not one of the Swedish honorary consulates in Canada currently identified as authorized to issue emergency passports. Sweden specifically lists Toronto and Vancouver for this service.
What are the opening hours?
The consulate does not publish fixed walk-in hours. Visits are available by appointment only.