Honorary representation of Czechia in Canada
Czech Honorary Consulate General in Calgary
The Honorary Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Calgary provides selected consular services and local assistance for Czech citizens and other eligible applicants in Alberta.
Contact details
Contact the Czech Honorary Consulate General in Calgary
The honorary consular post is headed by Honorary Consul General Jaroslav “Jerry” Jelínek and serves the Province of Alberta.
By confirmed appointment only
Temporary absence: The Czech Consulate General in Toronto has announced that the Honorary Consul General in Calgary is away from the office from September 18 through October 8, 2026. Contact the supervising Consulate General in Toronto if you require assistance during this period.
Consulate location
Where is the Czech Honorary Consulate General in Calgary?
The Honorary Consulate General is located on Southport Road SW in Calgary.
The current official address is Suite 105, 10655 Southport Road SW, Calgary, AB T2W 4Y1, Canada.
About the consulate
About the Czech Honorary Consulate General in Calgary
The Honorary Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Calgary forms part of Czechia’s consular network in Canada.
The post is headed by Honorary Consul General Jaroslav “Jerry” Jelínek and has consular responsibility for the Province of Alberta.
The Calgary honorary post is supervised by the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Toronto.
Unlike many honorary consular posts, the Calgary office is officially authorized to perform several specific consular procedures in addition to providing local guidance and assistance.
Authorized services
Consular Services
The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes a specific list of services that the Calgary Honorary Consulate General is authorized to provide.
Emergency travel documents
The Honorary Consulate General is authorized to issue eligible Czech emergency travel documents for citizens who meet the applicable requirements.
Passport collection
Completed Czech passports can be handed over through the honorary post where the applicable procedure permits collection in Calgary.
Signature verification
The office performs eligible verification procedures, including the authentication of signatures on documents intended for official use.
Document copies
Certain document-copy and verification procedures can be handled through the honorary consular office under Czech consular rules.
Electoral register
Eligible Czech citizens can complete procedures relating to registration on the special electoral register through the honorary post.
Foreign public documents
The office is authorized to perform certain higher-verification procedures involving foreign public documents under the applicable rules.
Limited authority: The Calgary office does not provide the full range of services available from a career Czech diplomatic mission. Passport applications, citizenship matters, visas and other procedures may require the Consulate General in Toronto or the Embassy in Ottawa.
Visiting arrangements
Appointments
Visits to the Czech Honorary Consulate General in Calgary are available by prior appointment only.
The regular published service period is Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m..
Applicants must request an appointment and wait for confirmation before visiting the office.
A confirmed appointment is required. Do not travel to the office based only on the published Wednesday service hours.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Czech Honorary Consulate General in Calgary
The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs assigns the Calgary honorary post consular responsibility for the Province of Alberta.
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Alberta also falls within the wider consular district of the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Toronto, which supervises the Calgary honorary post and handles matters outside its limited authority.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Confirm that the Calgary honorary post is authorized to handle your procedure and obtain a confirmed appointment before travelling.
Book in advance
The office receives visitors only by appointment. Contact the Honorary Consulate General and wait for confirmation.
Check the service scope
The Calgary office provides selected services only. More complex procedures may need to be completed through the Consulate General in Toronto.
Check temporary notices
Temporary absences or service interruptions are announced by the supervising Czech Consulate General. Check current notices before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Czech Honorary Consulate General Calgary FAQ
Is there a Czech Honorary Consulate General in Calgary?
Yes. The Czech Republic maintains an active Honorary Consulate General in Calgary serving the Province of Alberta.
Who is the Czech Honorary Consul General in Calgary?
Jaroslav “Jerry” Jelínek is the current Honorary Consul General.
What is the address of the Czech Honorary Consulate General?
The current official address is Suite 105, 10655 Southport Road SW, Calgary, AB T2W 4Y1, Canada.
What is the telephone number?
The current official telephone number is +1 403 269 4924.
What are the opening hours?
The office currently lists Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., but visitors are accepted only with a confirmed appointment.
Which area does the Calgary Honorary Consulate General serve?
Its official consular district is the Province of Alberta.
Can the Calgary office issue an emergency Czech travel document?
Yes. The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs specifically lists the issuance of eligible emergency travel documents among the services authorized at the Calgary honorary post.
Can I collect a Czech passport in Calgary?
Yes. The official service list includes the handing over of completed passports where the applicable procedure allows collection through the Honorary Consulate General.
Can I apply for a new Czech passport in Calgary?
The published service list does not include standard biometric passport applications. Contact the Consulate General in Toronto for current passport application procedures.
Is the Honorary Consulate General currently open?
The post remains active, but the Honorary Consul General is temporarily away from the office from September 18 through October 8, 2026. Contact the supervising Consulate General in Toronto if you require assistance during this period.
Official information
Sources
Official Czech government sources used to verify the honorary post, current officeholder, address, jurisdiction, opening hours and authorized consular services.