Canadian representation in Ukraine
Canadian Embassy in Kyiv
Contact details, emergency assistance and current passport and consular service information for the Embassy of Canada to Ukraine in Kyiv.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Embassy in Kyiv
The Embassy of Canada to Ukraine is located on Kostelna Street in Kyiv.
Kyiv 01901
Ukraine
Important: The embassy has temporarily suspended in-person services due to the Russian military invasion of Ukraine. Canadians who require assistance should contact the consular section by email.
Location
Where is the Canadian Embassy in Kyiv?
The embassy is located at 13A Kostelna Street in central Kyiv.
Current conditions
Current embassy and security situation
The Embassy of Canada in Kyiv has temporarily suspended all in-person services due to the ongoing Russian military invasion.
The Government of Canada currently advises against all travel to Ukraine. Missile and drone strikes continue to affect cities and infrastructure, including Kyiv, and Canada’s ability to provide consular assistance inside Ukraine is severely limited.
Canadians in Ukraine should register with Global Affairs Canada, monitor official travel advice and contact the embassy by email if consular assistance is required.
About the embassy
About the Embassy of Canada to Ukraine
The Canadian Embassy in Kyiv is Canada’s resident diplomatic mission in Ukraine.
Canada maintains extensive diplomatic, political, economic, humanitarian, development and security relations with Ukraine and continues to support Ukraine following Russia’s full-scale invasion.
The mission is headed by Tamara Mawhinney, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to Ukraine.
Consular services
Services for Canadians in Ukraine
Because in-person services are currently suspended, Canadians should contact the embassy before taking any action that would normally require a visit.
Emergency assistance
Canadians requiring consular assistance should contact kyiv-consular@international.gc.ca. Emergency assistance outside normal working arrangements is available through Canada’s Emergency Watch and Response Centre.
Passport services
Canadians in Ukraine who require passport services must contact the embassy’s consular section for current instructions.
Citizenship services
Canadians requiring citizenship services should follow the Government of Canada procedures for applying for a Canadian citizenship certificate from outside Canada and the United States.
Notarial services
The embassy provides only limited notarial services that do not require an in-person visit. Applicants should normally first seek assistance from a local notary public or lawyer.
Birth abroad
Canadian parents should follow the Government of Canada procedures for children born outside Canada and contact the embassy if consular assistance is required.
Visa and immigration
Special immigration measures and application information for people affected by the situation in Ukraine are available through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Passport services
Canadian passport services in Ukraine
Routine in-person passport services are currently unavailable at the Canadian Embassy in Kyiv.
Contact the embassy first
Canadians in Ukraine who need a new, replacement or emergency passport should contact kyiv-consular@international.gc.ca for current instructions before submitting documents or making travel arrangements.
Follow current overseas procedures
Applicants should also review the Government of Canada instructions for applying for a Canadian passport from abroad. The appropriate procedure may depend on the applicant’s circumstances and the current security situation.
Do not travel to the embassy without instructions: In-person services remain suspended and the embassy currently publishes no regular public passport appointment hours.
Before you visit
Do not visit the embassy without prior instructions
In-person services are suspended
The embassy currently lists all regular public opening hours as closed.
Contact consular staff remotely
Email kyiv-consular@international.gc.ca if you need passport, citizenship, notarial or other consular assistance.
Review Canada’s travel advice
Canada currently advises against all travel to Ukraine. Canadians already in the country should consider leaving if they can do so safely.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Embassy in Kyiv FAQ
Is the Canadian Embassy in Kyiv still active?
Yes. The Embassy of Canada to Ukraine remains an active Canadian diplomatic mission in Kyiv, but in-person services are currently suspended.
Where is the Canadian Embassy in Kyiv?
The embassy is located at 13A Kostelna Street, Kyiv 01901, Ukraine.
Is the Canadian Embassy in Kyiv open to visitors?
No. The embassy currently lists all regular public opening hours as closed and states that in-person services are temporarily suspended.
How can I contact Canadian consular services in Ukraine?
Consular enquiries can be sent to kyiv-consular@international.gc.ca.
Who is the Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine?
Global Affairs Canada currently lists Tamara Mawhinney as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Ukraine.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport at the embassy in Kyiv?
Routine in-person passport services are currently suspended. Canadians in Ukraine who require passport services should contact the embassy’s consular section for current instructions.
Does the embassy provide notarial services?
The embassy provides limited notarial services that do not require an in-person visit. Canadians should normally first seek assistance from a local notary public or lawyer.
What is Canada’s current travel advice for Ukraine?
The Government of Canada currently advises against all travel to Ukraine because of the ongoing Russian military invasion and continuing security risks.
How can I get emergency assistance?
Contact kyiv-consular@international.gc.ca or Canada’s Emergency Watch and Response Centre at +1 613-996-8885 for urgent consular assistance.