Diplomatic representation of China in Canada
Chinese Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Ottawa represents China in Canada and operates a Consular Section for eligible consular services within its jurisdiction.
Contact details
Contact the Chinese Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China and its Consular Section are located on St. Patrick Street in Ottawa.
Visa applicants: Ordinary passport holders do not normally submit Chinese visa applications directly to the embassy. They must use the Chinese Visa Application Service Center responsible for their consular district.
Embassy location
Where is the Chinese Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China is located at 515 St. Patrick Street in Ottawa.
The official address is 515 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 5H3, Canada.
Applicants should determine whether their service is handled directly by the Consular Section or through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center before travelling.
About the mission
About the Chinese Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Ottawa is China’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
The embassy represents China in its official relations with Canada and covers diplomatic, political, economic, commercial, cultural, educational and other areas of bilateral relations.
The embassy also operates a Consular Section. China maintains Consulates General elsewhere in Canada, with consular responsibilities divided geographically between the embassy and the relevant Consulates General.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Consular Section of the Chinese Embassy in Ottawa provides eligible consular services within its jurisdiction. The procedure depends on the type of application and the applicant’s circumstances.
Chinese citizens
Chinese citizens within the embassy’s consular jurisdiction can use the official consular channels for eligible passport, travel-document and other consular matters.
Consular documents
The Consular Section provides information about eligible document-related procedures. Applicants should check the current requirements for the particular document or service they need.
Official passport visas
Visa applications from holders of diplomatic, special or official passports are submitted directly to the embassy rather than through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center.
Other consular enquiries
For other eligible consular matters, applicants can contact the Consular Section using its dedicated telephone number or email address.
Ordinary passport visas: Visa applications from ordinary passport holders, including eligible Hong Kong and Macao visa applications, are handled through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center rather than directly at the embassy.
Travel to China
Chinese Visa Applications in Ottawa
The submission route depends on the type of passport held by the visa applicant.
Ordinary passport holders
Ordinary passport holders who require a Chinese visa must submit their application through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center responsible for their consular jurisdiction.
The Ottawa Visa Application Service Center is located at 220 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 1450, Ottawa, ON K1P 5Z9.
Diplomatic and official passports
Applicants holding diplomatic, special or official passports should submit eligible visa applications directly to the Embassy or the appropriate Chinese Consulate General.
Check current entry rules: Chinese visa and visa-free entry policies can change. Confirm the current requirements for your nationality, passport type, purpose of travel and intended length of stay before applying or travelling.
Consular coverage
Consular Jurisdiction
The Chinese Embassy in Ottawa has an officially defined consular district within Canada.
Ottawa Region
The embassy’s consular jurisdiction includes the Ottawa Region, including Gatineau.
Atlantic Canada and Nunavut
The embassy’s jurisdiction also includes Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island and Nunavut.
Other parts of Canada fall within the consular districts of Chinese Consulates General. Applicants should use the consular office and, where applicable, the Chinese Visa Application Service Center responsible for their place of residence.
Use the correct office: Submitting a visa application through a Visa Application Service Center outside the correct consular jurisdiction can cause processing problems or delays.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Determine which office handles your service before travelling to the Chinese Embassy in Ottawa.
Check your jurisdiction
Confirm that your place of residence falls within the Ottawa embassy’s consular district before starting a consular application.
Identify the correct office
Ordinary passport visa applications are handled by the Chinese Visa Application Service Center. Other eligible consular matters may be handled directly by the Consular Section.
Check current notices
Consular opening arrangements can change around Chinese and Canadian public holidays. Review current embassy notices before making a special trip.
Consular hours: The Consular Section publishes office hours from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday to Friday except public holidays. Individual services can have more specific submission or collection arrangements.
Frequently asked questions
Chinese Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Chinese Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China is located at 515 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 5H3, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Chinese Embassy?
The embassy’s main telephone number is +1 613 789 3434. The Consular Section can be contacted separately at +1 613 455 0117.
What are the Consular Section’s office hours?
The Consular Section publishes office hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., except public holidays.
Can I apply for a Chinese visa directly at the embassy?
Ordinary passport holders normally submit Chinese visa applications through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center responsible for their consular district. Holders of diplomatic, special or official passports submit eligible visa applications directly to the embassy or appropriate Consulate General.
Where is the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Ottawa?
The Ottawa Chinese Visa Application Service Center is located at 220 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 1450, Ottawa, ON K1P 5Z9, Canada.
Which areas are covered by the Chinese Embassy in Ottawa?
The embassy’s consular jurisdiction includes the Ottawa Region, including Gatineau, as well as Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island and Nunavut.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the mission, contact details, consular jurisdiction and current visa application arrangements on this page.