Canadian representation in Poland
Canadian Embassy in Warsaw
Contact details, passport and consular services, appointments and jurisdiction information for the Embassy of Canada to Poland in Warsaw.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Embassy in Warsaw
The Embassy of Canada to Poland is located on Jana Matejki Street in central Warsaw.
00-481 Warsaw
Poland
Before visiting: General, consular and passport services operate by appointment for in-person service. Passport and eligible citizenship applications can also be submitted without an appointment using the embassy’s mail or drop-off options.
Location
Where is the Canadian Embassy in Warsaw?
The embassy is located at ul. Jana Matejki 1/5, 00-481 Warsaw.
About the embassy
About the Embassy of Canada to Poland
The Canadian Embassy in Warsaw is Canada’s resident diplomatic mission in Poland.
Canada and Poland maintain close political, economic and security relations and cooperate extensively as NATO allies. The bilateral relationship also benefits from strong historical and people-to-people links between the two countries.
The Warsaw embassy also provides Canadian consular services for Belarus, where Canada currently has no government office.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Embassy in Warsaw
The embassy provides passport, citizenship, notarial and other consular services for Canadian citizens.
Passport services
Canadian passport applications can be sent by mail, deposited in a sealed envelope at the embassy’s security booth or presented in person by appointment.
Citizenship services
Eligible paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship can be mailed to the embassy or left at the security booth during published weekday hours.
Notarial services
The embassy provides selected notarial services by appointment. Documents must be in English or French or accompanied by an official translation into English or French.
Marriage abroad
Canadians planning to marry abroad should review the requirements of the local authorities and contact the embassy if a Canadian consular or notarial document is required.
Emergency assistance
Canadian citizens requiring urgent assistance can contact the embassy during business hours. Emergency consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through Canada’s Emergency Watch and Response Centre.
Visa and immigration
Visa, study, work and immigration enquiries are handled through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and its official web channels.
Appointments
Appointments at the Canadian Embassy in Warsaw
The embassy publishes separate appointment periods for general office business and consular services.
General embassy appointments
General appointments are currently available Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Consular appointments
Consular services are currently available by appointment Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Passport appointments
Passport services are currently available by appointment Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Notarial services
Notarial services are provided by appointment. Contact the embassy or use its official appointment system before attending.
Check before travelling: Hours of operation may change during a large-scale emergency or official closure. Confirm current arrangements before visiting.
Passport services
Canadian passport services in Warsaw
The Embassy of Canada in Warsaw offers three ways to submit a complete passport application.
Apply by mail
Send the completed application, required documents and a copy of the online payment receipt to the Embassy of Canada, Consular – Passport Services, ul. Matejki 1/5, 00-481 Warsaw.
Use the drop-off service
Applications can be placed in a sealed envelope and left at the Security Booth at the Matejki Street entrance Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except on public holidays.
Apply in person
Applicants can book an appointment to present their passport application documents in person at the embassy.
Payment: Passport fees must be paid online. The embassy does not accept cash payments.
Passport return: The new passport and original supporting documents are returned by registered mail to the Polish address provided in the application.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Canadian Embassy in Warsaw
Poland
The Warsaw embassy is Canada’s resident diplomatic and consular mission in Poland.
Belarus
The Embassy of Canada in Warsaw also provides consular services to Canadians in Belarus. Canada currently has no government office in Belarus.
For Canadians in Belarus: Routine and emergency consular assistance is coordinated through the Embassy of Canada in Warsaw and Canada’s Emergency Watch and Response Centre.
Before you visit
What to check before visiting the embassy
Consider mail or drop-off
Passport applications and eligible paper citizenship applications can often be submitted without an in-person appointment.
Book in-person services
If you need to meet a consular officer, book an appointment before travelling to the embassy.
Prepare your documents
Review the current requirements and make sure all forms, identification, supporting documents and online payment receipts are complete.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Embassy in Warsaw FAQ
Is there a Canadian Embassy in Poland?
Yes. Canada maintains an embassy in Warsaw, officially designated the Embassy of Canada to Poland, in Warsaw.
Where is the Canadian Embassy in Warsaw?
The embassy is located at ul. Jana Matejki 1/5, 00-481 Warsaw, Poland.
What is the telephone number for the Canadian Embassy in Warsaw?
The embassy’s published telephone number is +48 22 584-3100.
What is the consular email address?
Consular enquiries can be sent to wsaw-cs@international.gc.ca.
When are consular appointments available?
Consular services are currently available by appointment Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Warsaw?
Yes. Passport applications can be mailed, left in a sealed envelope at the embassy security booth or presented in person by appointment.
When can I drop off a passport application?
The security booth at the Matejki Street entrance currently accepts sealed passport applications Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except on public holidays.
How will my new passport be returned?
The embassy returns the new passport and original documents by registered mail to the Polish address listed in the application.
Does the embassy provide notarial services?
Yes. Selected notarial services are provided by appointment. Documents must be in English or French or accompanied by an official translation.
Does the Canadian Embassy in Warsaw also serve Belarus?
Yes. The embassy provides Canadian consular services for Belarus, where Canada currently has no government office.