Diplomatic representation of Croatia in Canada
Croatian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Ottawa represents Croatia in Canada and operates a Consular Section for eligible consular services within its jurisdiction.
Contact details
Contact the Croatian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Croatia and its Consular Section are located on Chapel Street in Ottawa.
Appointment required: All visits to the Consular Section must be scheduled in advance through the Croatian Consular Portal.
Embassy location
Where is the Croatian Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Republic of Croatia is located at 229 Chapel Street in Ottawa.
The official address is 229 Chapel Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 7Y6, Canada.
The Consular Section operates from the embassy. Visitors requiring a consular service should arrange their appointment before travelling.
About the mission
About the Croatian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Ottawa is Croatia’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
Croatia and Canada established diplomatic relations on 14 April 1993. The embassy represents Croatia in its official relations with Canada and supports political, economic, cultural and other areas of bilateral cooperation.
The embassy also operates a Consular Section. Croatia divides consular responsibility in Canada between the Embassy in Ottawa and the Consulate General in Mississauga.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Croatian Consular Section in Ottawa handles eligible consular matters for residents within its officially defined consular district.
Croatian passports
Croatian citizens can contact the Consular Section regarding eligible passport procedures. Personal attendance is required where the applicable passport procedure requires identification or biometric processing.
Citizenship matters
The Croatian consular network provides procedures and information relating to Croatian citizenship. Applicants should check the requirements applicable to their individual circumstances before arranging an appointment.
Civil-status matters
Eligible procedures include civil-status matters and the registration of relevant events abroad with the Croatian authorities.
Document and notarial services
The Consular Section handles eligible certifications, signatures, powers of attorney and other document-related consular procedures.
Visas for Croatia
Applicants who require a visa for Croatia should check the current visa requirements and submission procedure. Visa applications can also be submitted through designated visa application centres in Canada according to consular jurisdiction.
Assistance for Croatian citizens
Croatian citizens can contact the Consular Section for eligible consular assistance. An emergency number is available for Croatian nationals facing urgent situations outside regular office hours.
Schengen visas: Croatia has fully applied the Schengen acquis since 1 January 2023. Applicants who require a visa should check the current Schengen and Croatian entry requirements before applying.
Planning your visit
Appointments at the Croatian Consular Section
All visits to the Consular Section of the Croatian Embassy in Ottawa must be arranged in advance.
Appointments are scheduled through the Croatian Consular Portal. Applicants should select the appropriate consular service and arrange a time before travelling to the embassy.
The Consular Section receives clients from Monday to Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m..
For information by telephone, the Consular Section publishes enquiry hours from Monday to Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m..
Applicants who need an appointment with a consul can also contact the Consular Section at con.ottawa@mvep.hr or by telephone for the necessary instructions and forms.
Do not arrive without an appointment: The Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs explicitly states that all visits must be scheduled in advance through the Croatian Consular Portal.
Consular coverage
Consular Jurisdiction
Croatia officially divides consular responsibility in Canada between the Embassy in Ottawa and the Consulate General in Mississauga.
Ottawa Consular Section
The Embassy’s consular district includes Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Yukon, as well as the Ottawa-Carleton National Capital area.
Consulate General in Mississauga
The Consulate General in Mississauga is responsible for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories and Ontario outside the Ottawa-Carleton area.
Use the correct consular office: Check your place of residence against the official consular districts before arranging an appointment or submitting an application.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Confirm that the Ottawa Consular Section is responsible for your place of residence and arrange the required appointment before travelling.
Check your jurisdiction
Croatia divides Canada between the Embassy’s Consular Section in Ottawa and the Consulate General in Mississauga. Make sure you contact the correct office.
Book your appointment
All consular visits in Ottawa must be scheduled in advance through the Croatian Consular Portal.
Prepare your documents
Review the requirements for your particular procedure and prepare the required forms, identification, originals and supporting documents before attending.
Emergency assistance: The emergency number +385 1 4569 964 is published for Croatian nationals facing urgent situations outside office hours. Routine consular enquiries should use the regular Consular Section contact details.
Frequently asked questions
Croatian Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Croatian Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Republic of Croatia is located at 229 Chapel Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 7Y6, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Croatian Embassy?
The embassy can be contacted at +1 613 562 7820. The Consular Section has a separate number, +1 613 562 7824.
What are the Croatian Consular Section’s opening hours?
The Consular Section receives clients from Monday to Thursday between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. All visits require a prior appointment.
Do I need an appointment at the Croatian Embassy in Ottawa?
Yes. The Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs states that all visits to the Consular Section must be scheduled in advance through the Croatian Consular Portal.
Can I apply for a Croatian passport in Ottawa?
The Consular Section handles eligible Croatian passport procedures for applicants within its consular district. Check the current requirements and arrange an appointment before visiting.
Which areas are covered by the Croatian Embassy in Ottawa?
The Ottawa consular district includes Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Yukon and the Ottawa-Carleton area. Other specified parts of Canada are served by the Consulate General in Mississauga.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the mission, contact details, opening hours, appointment requirements and consular jurisdiction on this page.