Diplomatic representation of Czechia in Canada
Czech Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Ottawa represents Czechia in Canada and operates a Consular Section for eligible consular and visa services within its jurisdiction.
Contact details
Contact the Czech Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Czech Republic and its Consular Section are located on Cooper Street in central Ottawa.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Friday: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Appointment required: A prior appointment is required before visiting the Consular Section. Appointments are requested by email at Ottawa.Consulate@mzv.gov.cz.
Embassy location
Where is the Czech Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Czech Republic is located at 251 Cooper Street in central Ottawa.
The official address is 251 Cooper Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 0G2, Canada.
The Consular Section operates from the embassy. Visitors must arrange an appointment before attending in person.
About the mission
About the Czech Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Ottawa is Czechia’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
The embassy represents Czechia in its official relations with Canada and supports political, economic, commercial, cultural and other areas of bilateral cooperation.
The embassy also operates a Consular Section. Consular responsibility in Canada is divided between the Embassy in Ottawa and the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Toronto, supported by a network of honorary consulates.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Consular Section in Ottawa provides visa, legalization and other consular services and assists Czech citizens within its consular jurisdiction.
Czech passports
Eligible Czech citizens can apply for biometric passports at the embassy. Passport applications must be submitted in person and require a prior appointment.
Visas and residence matters
The Consular Section processes eligible visa and residence applications for applicants who fall within its territorial jurisdiction. Applicants should check the requirements for the specific visa or residence category before requesting an appointment.
Citizenship documents
The Consular Section provides eligible procedures relating to Czech citizenship, including applications for certificates or other documents confirming Czech citizenship.
Vital records
Eligible applicants can obtain assistance with Czech vital-statistics matters and the registration of relevant births, marriages and deaths occurring abroad.
Legalization and verification
The Consular Section provides eligible document legalization, signature verification and other certification services according to current Czech requirements.
Emergency travel documents
The embassy can issue eligible emergency travel documents and provides emergency consular assistance to Czech citizens in serious situations abroad.
Honorary consulates have limited powers: Czech honorary consulates in Canada can provide certain verification and certification services, but Czech passport and visa applications are handled by the Embassy in Ottawa or the Consulate General in Toronto.
Planning your visit
Appointments at the Czech Consular Section
A prior appointment is required for an in-person application at the Consular Section in Ottawa.
Appointment requests should be sent to Ottawa.Consulate@mzv.gov.cz.
The Consular Section receives visitors from Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m..
Some types of applications can also be submitted by mail. Applicants should check the instructions for the particular service before sending documents or travelling to Ottawa.
For Czech passport applications, applicants must attend the embassy in person. The embassy verifies the applicant’s details before confirming the passport appointment, and biometric information is collected during the visit.
Check your consular district first: The embassy only accepts applications for which it has territorial jurisdiction. Residents of Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and most of Ontario are served by the Consulate General in Toronto.
Consular coverage
Consular Jurisdiction
Czech consular responsibility in Canada is officially divided between the Embassy in Ottawa and the Consulate General in Toronto.
Ottawa Consular Section
The Embassy in Ottawa serves British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Yukon.
Within Ontario, Ottawa serves Prescott and Russell, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, the City of Ottawa, Leeds and Grenville, Lanark, Renfrew, Nipissing, Lennox and Addington, and Frontenac.
Consulate General in Toronto
The Consulate General in Toronto serves Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, together with all parts of Ontario not assigned to the Embassy in Ottawa.
Honorary consulates: Czechia also maintains honorary consular representation in several Canadian cities. Honorary consulates provide only limited services and cannot accept Czech passport or visa applications.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Confirm your consular jurisdiction, arrange your appointment and prepare the required documentation before travelling to the Czech Embassy in Ottawa.
Check your jurisdiction
Canada is divided between the Czech Embassy in Ottawa and the Consulate General in Toronto. Your place of residence determines which office handles your application.
Request an appointment
Email the Consular Section in advance to arrange an appointment. Do not arrive for an in-person application without prior confirmation.
Prepare your documents
Check the requirements for your specific procedure and bring the necessary identification, forms, originals and supporting documents.
Emergency assistance: The 24-hour emergency line +420 222 420 222 is intended exclusively for Czech citizens facing genuine emergencies that cannot wait until the next working day. It is not a general visa or consular information line.
Frequently asked questions
Czech Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Czech Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Czech Republic is located at 251 Cooper Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 0G2, Canada.
What are the opening hours of the Czech Consular Section?
The Consular Section receives visitors from Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. A prior appointment is required.
How do I make an appointment at the Czech Embassy in Ottawa?
Send an appointment request to Ottawa.Consulate@mzv.gov.cz. Check that your place of residence falls within the embassy’s consular jurisdiction before requesting an appointment.
Can I apply for a Czech passport in Ottawa?
Yes. Eligible Czech citizens residing within the Ottawa consular district can apply for a Czech biometric passport at the embassy. Applications must be submitted in person by prior appointment.
Which areas are covered by the Czech Embassy in Ottawa?
The Ottawa consular district includes British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Yukon, together with specified parts of Ontario including the City of Ottawa.
Which Canadian areas are served by the Czech Consulate General in Toronto?
Toronto serves Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, as well as the parts of Ontario that are not assigned to the Embassy in Ottawa.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the mission, contact details, opening hours, appointments, consular services and jurisdiction on this page.