Canadian representation in Slovenia
Canadian Consulate in Ljubljana
Contact details, opening hours, passport, notarial and consular services for the Consulate of Canada in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate in Ljubljana
The Consulate of Canada is located on Linhartova cesta in Ljubljana.
1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia
Service days: The Consulate is open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Consular, passport and notarial services require an appointment.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate in Ljubljana?
The Consulate is located at Linhartova cesta 49a in Ljubljana.
About the consulate
About the Consulate of Canada in Ljubljana
The Canadian Consulate in Ljubljana is headed by an Honorary Consul and provides local consular services to Canadians visiting or living in Slovenia.
Canada’s broader diplomatic relationship with Slovenia is managed through the Embassy of Canada in Budapest, Hungary.
The Ljubljana office provides several important services locally, including passport and selected notarial services.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate in Ljubljana
The Consulate provides local consular assistance and selected document services to Canadians in Slovenia.
Consular assistance
Canadians in Slovenia can contact the Consulate for local consular assistance and guidance.
Passport services
Canadian passport applications can be presented at the Ljubljana Consulate by appointment.
Notarial services
Selected notarial services are available by appointment, including certified copies, declarations and witnessing signatures.
Marriage documents
The office can issue eligible statements in lieu of a certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad.
Citizenship information
Citizenship information is available, but required paper applications are mailed to the Embassy of Canada in Budapest.
Emergency assistance
Emergency Canadian consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consulate in Ljubljana
General enquiries
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., walk-in.
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Consular services
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., by appointment.
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Passport and notarial services
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., by appointment.
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Emergency assistance: Office hours may change during a large-scale emergency. Emergency Canadian consular assistance remains available 24 hours a day.
Passport services
Canadian passport services in Ljubljana
Canadian passport applications can be submitted through the Ljubljana Consulate or sent to the Regional Passport Processing Centre in Vienna.
Submit in Ljubljana
Applicants can book an appointment by phone or email to present their completed passport application at the Consulate.
Send to Vienna
Passport applications can also be sent by registered mail to the Regional Passport Processing Centre at the Embassy of Canada in Vienna.
Pay online
Complete the appropriate passport form and pay the applicable service fee online before submitting the application.
Regional processing option: Applications sent to the Regional Passport Processing Centre in Vienna are processed there and the passport is mailed directly to the applicant.
Notarial services
Notarial services in Ljubljana
The Consulate provides selected notarial services by appointment.
Certified copies
The office can certify eligible documents as true copies of the originals.
Declarations and signatures
A consular officer can administer eligible oaths and statutory declarations and attest or witness signatures on certain documents.
Authentication services
The office can authenticate eligible signatures and seals of Canadian or foreign authorities where current requirements are met.
Document requirements: Documents must be in English or French or accompanied by an official translation. Complete all documents before booking and sign them in front of the consular officer when witnessing is required.
Citizenship services
Canadian citizenship services for Slovenia
The Government of Canada provides citizenship information through the Ljubljana office, but required paper applications are not submitted there.
Embassy of Canada in Budapest
If you are not eligible to submit a proof of Canadian citizenship application online and must use a paper application, mail the complete application and supporting documents to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Canada in Budapest.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consulate in Ljubljana
Check the service day
The Consulate is open for public services on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. It is closed on Tuesday and Thursday.
Book document appointments
Passport, consular and notarial services require an appointment. Contact the office before travelling there.
Use the correct citizenship procedure
Paper citizenship applications are handled through the Embassy of Canada in Budapest rather than submitted at the Ljubljana Consulate.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate in Ljubljana FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in Slovenia?
Yes. Canada maintains a Consulate at Linhartova cesta 49a in Ljubljana.
Is the Canadian Consulate in Ljubljana an honorary post?
Yes. Travel.gc.ca identifies the office as an Honorary Consul of Canada, while Global Affairs Canada officially names it the Consulate of Canada to Slovenia, in Ljubljana.
What is the telephone number?
The published telephone number is +386 1 252 44 44.
What is the email address?
The published email address is ljubljana@international.gc.ca.
When is the Canadian Consulate in Ljubljana open?
General enquiries are available as a walk-in service on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Consular, passport and notarial services are available during the same hours by appointment.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Ljubljana?
Yes. You can book an appointment to present your passport application at the Consulate. You can also send the application by registered mail to the Regional Passport Processing Centre in Vienna.
Does the Ljubljana Consulate provide notarial services?
Yes. Selected notarial services are available by appointment, including certified copies, declarations, signature witnessing and certain authentication services.
Can I submit a Canadian citizenship application in Ljubljana?
If you must submit a paper application for proof of Canadian citizenship, send it to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Canada in Budapest.
Which Canadian embassy is responsible for Slovenia?
The Embassy of Canada in Budapest, Hungary, manages Canada’s broader diplomatic relationship with Slovenia.