Canadian representation in Wales
Canadian Consulate in Cardiff
Contact details, appointment hours and consular assistance for the Consulate of Canada in Cardiff, Wales.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate in Cardiff
The Government of Canada maintains an Honorary Consul in Cardiff as a local consular contact for Canadians in Wales.
Address information: The current Government of Canada listings do not publish a street address for the Cardiff Consulate. Contact the consular team before arranging an in-person visit.
About the consulate
About the Consulate of Canada in Cardiff
The Canadian Consulate in Cardiff is headed by an Honorary Consul and provides a local Canadian consular presence in Wales.
Canada’s principal diplomatic and full-service consular mission in the United Kingdom is the High Commission of Canada at Canada House in London.
The Cardiff office provides local consular assistance, while passport, citizenship and most specialized document services are handled through London.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate in Cardiff
The Government of Canada currently lists consular services and general enquiries for the Cardiff post.
Consular assistance
Canadians in Wales can contact the Cardiff Consulate for local consular assistance and guidance.
General enquiries
The office provides a local point of contact for general Canadian consular matters in Wales.
Emergency assistance
Emergency Canadian consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Passport information
Passport applications are not accepted at the Cardiff Consulate and are handled through the High Commission of Canada in London.
Citizenship information
Proof of Canadian citizenship applications are not accepted in Cardiff and are handled through the High Commission in London.
Specialized services
For notarial, legal, marriage, birth and other specialized consular matters, follow the current instructions of the High Commission of Canada in London.
Opening hours
Consular service hours in Cardiff
Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., by appointment.
Weekend
Saturday: Closed.
Sunday: Closed.
Appointment required: Contact the Canadian consular team before visiting. The current Government of Canada listing does not publish a street address or general walk-in schedule for the Cardiff post.
Passport services
Canadian passport services for Wales
Passport applications are not accepted at the Canadian Consulate in Cardiff.
High Commission of Canada in London
Canadian passport services for residents and visitors in the United Kingdom are handled through the High Commission of Canada in London. Follow the current High Commission instructions for submitting a passport application or requesting urgent assistance.
Citizenship services
Canadian citizenship services for Wales
Proof of Canadian citizenship applications are not accepted at the Cardiff Consulate.
Use the London procedure
If you require a Canadian citizenship service, follow the current instructions of the High Commission of Canada in London and the Government of Canada citizenship application process.
Regional support
High Commission of Canada in London
The High Commission of Canada in London provides full Canadian consular services for the United Kingdom.
Trafalgar Square
London SW1Y 5BJ
United Kingdom
Before you visit
Preparing to contact the Canadian Consulate in Cardiff
Contact the office first
The Government of Canada does not currently publish a street address for the Cardiff post. Confirm arrangements before attempting an in-person visit.
Check where your service is handled
Passport and citizenship applications are handled through the High Commission in London rather than the Cardiff Consulate.
Use London for specialized services
For notarial, legal and other document-related services, check the current procedures of the High Commission of Canada in London before sending original documents.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate in Cardiff FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in Wales?
Yes. The Government of Canada currently maintains an Honorary Consul in Cardiff, Wales.
Is the Canadian Consulate in Cardiff an honorary post?
Yes. Travel.gc.ca identifies the Welsh post as an Honorary Consul of Canada, while Global Affairs Canada officially lists it as the Consulate of Canada to the United Kingdom, in Cardiff.
What is the telephone number?
The current published telephone number is +44 (0) 207 004 6000.
What is the consular email address?
The current published email address is london.consular@international.gc.ca.
What is the address of the Canadian Consulate in Cardiff?
The current Government of Canada public listings do not publish a street address for the Cardiff Consulate. Contact the consular team before planning an in-person visit.
When are consular services available?
Consular services are currently listed by appointment Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Cardiff?
No. Passport applications are not accepted at the Cardiff Consulate. Canadian passport services are handled through the High Commission of Canada in London.
Can I submit a Canadian citizenship application in Cardiff?
No. Proof of Canadian citizenship applications are not accepted at the Cardiff Consulate. Follow the current High Commission and Government of Canada citizenship procedures.
Which Canadian mission provides full services for Wales?
The High Commission of Canada in London provides the full range of Canadian consular services for Wales and the rest of the United Kingdom.