Diplomatic representation of Côte d’Ivoire in Canada
Côte d’Ivoire Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire in Ottawa represents Côte d’Ivoire in Canada and provides consular and administrative services for Ivorian citizens and other eligible applicants.
Contact details
Contact the Côte d’Ivoire Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire is located on Lancaster Road in Ottawa and provides diplomatic and consular representation in Canada.
Important: The embassy states that it is closed to visitors on Thursdays. Most administrative and consular document applications are submitted by mail rather than in person.
Embassy location
Where is the Côte d’Ivoire Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire is located at 2713 Lancaster Road in Ottawa.
The current official address is 2713 Lancaster Road, Suite 201, Ottawa, ON K1B 5R6, Canada.
The embassy identifies this as its new address, and the same location is listed by Global Affairs Canada.
About the mission
About the Côte d’Ivoire Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire in Ottawa is Côte d’Ivoire’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
The embassy represents Côte d’Ivoire in its official relations with Canada and works to strengthen political, economic, commercial, cultural and other areas of cooperation between the two countries.
The mission also provides consular and administrative services for Ivorian citizens and other eligible applicants in Canada.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire in Ottawa publishes procedures for biometric passports, visas, national identity cards and a range of other consular documents.
Biometric passports
Eligible Ivorian citizens can complete biometric passport procedures through the embassy. The biometric enrolment stage requires an appointment and personal attendance.
Visas for Côte d’Ivoire
Travellers who require a visa can review the embassy’s current visa procedures, application form and supporting-document requirements before submitting an application.
National identity cards
The embassy publishes procedures for eligible applications for Côte d’Ivoire national identity cards. Applicants should check the current requirements for their circumstances.
Consular registration
Ivorian citizens in Canada can use the embassy’s consular registration procedures and obtain information about the documents required for registration.
Civil-status documents
The embassy provides eligible civil-status and related administrative procedures. Requirements depend on the type of document or registration requested.
Legalization and other documents
Eligible applicants can request legalization and other consular documents according to the embassy’s published procedures and documentary requirements.
Prepare your documents carefully: The embassy advises applicants to review the required-document list, make copies of the required documents and obtain certified French translations where applicable.
Submission procedures
Applications and Appointments
The method for submitting an application depends on the type of consular service required.
Biometric passport enrolment
Biometric passport enrolment is handled by appointment. Applicants who reach the enrolment stage must attend in person as required by the passport procedure.
Other consular documents
The embassy states that applications for administrative documents and consular acts are generally submitted by mail rather than in person.
For postal applications, applicants should follow the embassy’s instructions carefully. The published procedure requires the appropriate supporting documents and return-delivery arrangements.
Do not travel unnecessarily: Except for biometric passport enrolment by appointment, the embassy instructs applicants to submit requests for administrative documents and consular acts by mail.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check whether your procedure requires personal attendance before travelling to the Côte d’Ivoire Embassy in Ottawa.
Check the submission method
Most administrative and consular document requests are submitted by mail. Personal attendance should not be assumed unless the procedure specifically requires it.
Passport appointments
Biometric passport enrolment is an important exception and requires an appointment for the personal enrolment stage.
Avoid Thursdays
The embassy currently states that it is closed to visitors on Thursdays. Do not plan an in-person visit on that day.
Check current instructions: Forms, documentary requirements and procedures are published on the embassy’s official website. Review the instructions for your specific service before sending original documents or travelling to Ottawa.
Frequently asked questions
Côte d’Ivoire Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Côte d’Ivoire Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire is located at 2713 Lancaster Road, Suite 201, Ottawa, ON K1B 5R6, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Côte d’Ivoire Embassy?
The embassy’s main telephone number is +1 613 236 9919. The Consular Service also publishes +1 343 997 3306.
Is the Côte d’Ivoire Embassy open to visitors on Thursdays?
No. The embassy currently states that it is closed to visitors on Thursdays.
Can I apply for an Ivorian biometric passport in Ottawa?
Eligible applicants can complete biometric passport procedures through the embassy. The biometric enrolment stage is handled by appointment and requires personal attendance.
Do I need to visit the embassy for other consular documents?
Not normally. The embassy states that, apart from biometric passport enrolment, applications for administrative documents and consular acts should generally be submitted by mail.
Does the Côte d’Ivoire Embassy in Ottawa provide visa services?
Yes. The embassy publishes visa application procedures and the documents required for eligible applicants. Check the current instructions before submitting an application.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the mission, current address, contact information and consular procedures on this page.