Canadian representation in Germany
Canadian Consulate in Düsseldorf
Contact details, opening hours, passport, notarial and consular services for the Consulate of Canada in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate in Düsseldorf
The Consulate of Canada is located on Benrather Strasse in central Düsseldorf.
40213 Düsseldorf
Germany
Appointments: General enquiries and consular services are available by appointment Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate in Düsseldorf?
The Consulate is located at Benrather Strasse 8 in central Düsseldorf.
About the consulate
About the Consulate of Canada in Düsseldorf
The Canadian Consulate in Düsseldorf is one of Canada’s official consular posts in Germany.
Canada maintains its Embassy in Berlin as well as Consulates in Düsseldorf and Munich and an Honorary Consul in Stuttgart.
The Düsseldorf office provides consular assistance, selected passport and notarial services and also supports Canadian trade and investment activities in Germany.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate in Düsseldorf
The Consulate provides several services for Canadian citizens in Germany.
Consular assistance
Canadians can contact the Düsseldorf office for consular assistance and guidance during the published appointment hours.
Urgent passport services
The Consulate provides emergency, temporary and regular passport services for urgent travel to Canadians in its regional service area.
Notarial services
The Düsseldorf office provides a limited range of notarial services, including selected certified copies, declarations and other eligible Canadian consular documents.
Apostille and authentication
Authentication services are currently limited to urgent cases. Non-urgent apostille applications are not processed by the Consulate.
Emergency assistance
Emergency Canadian consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Trade and investment
The Düsseldorf office also supports Canadian businesses through the Trade Commissioner Service.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consulate in Düsseldorf
General enquiries
Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., by appointment.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Consular services
Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., by appointment.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Office closures: The Consulate observes designated Canadian and German holidays. Emergency Canadian consular assistance remains available 24 hours a day.
Passport services
Canadian passport services in Düsseldorf
Routine passport applications from Canadians anywhere in Germany are normally submitted to the Embassy of Canada in Berlin.
Regular applications
General adult and child passport applications can be sent by registered or traceable mail to the Embassy of Canada in Berlin.
Urgent travel
The Düsseldorf Consulate provides emergency, temporary and regular passport services for urgent travel to eligible Canadians in its regional service area.
In-person access
Access to the Consulate is by appointment only. Documents may be dropped off at the entrance without an appointment where permitted by the current instructions.
Payment: Passport service fees should be paid online before completing and submitting the application.
Regional service area
Areas served by the Canadian Consulate in Düsseldorf
For urgent passport services and selected notarial services, the Düsseldorf Consulate serves Canadians in four German states.
North Rhine-Westphalia and Hesse
Canadians in North Rhine-Westphalia and Hesse can use the Düsseldorf office for eligible urgent passport and limited notarial services.
Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland
The regional service area also includes Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland.
Germany-wide passport applications: Routine applications from anywhere in Germany can be sent to the Embassy of Canada in Berlin.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consulate in Düsseldorf
Book an appointment
Access to the Consulate is by appointment. Contact the office before travelling there for an in-person service.
Check whether Berlin is required
Routine passport applications should normally be sent to the Embassy in Berlin rather than submitted in Düsseldorf.
Confirm notarial eligibility
The Düsseldorf office provides only a limited range of notarial and authentication services. Contact the Consulate before presenting documents.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate in Düsseldorf FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in Düsseldorf?
Yes. Canada maintains a Consulate at Benrather Strasse 8, 40213 Düsseldorf.
Is the Canadian Consulate in Düsseldorf an honorary consulate?
No. Düsseldorf is a regular Consulate of Canada. Canada separately maintains an Honorary Consul in Stuttgart.
What is the telephone number?
The published telephone number is +49 211 172 170.
What is the email address?
The published email address is ddorf@international.gc.ca.
When is the Canadian Consulate in Düsseldorf open?
General enquiries and consular services are available by appointment Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Düsseldorf?
Routine passport applications from Canadians anywhere in Germany are normally sent to the Embassy of Canada in Berlin. The Düsseldorf Consulate provides emergency, temporary and regular passport services for urgent travel to eligible Canadians in its regional service area.
Which German states are served by Düsseldorf for urgent passport services?
The Düsseldorf office serves North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland for urgent passport services.
Does the Consulate provide notarial services?
Yes. The office provides a limited range of notarial services to Canadians in its regional service area.
Who heads the Canadian Consulate in Düsseldorf?
Ladan Amirazizi is the Consul, Senior Trade Commissioner and Head of Office.