Diplomatic representation of Gabon in Canada
Gabon High Commission in Ottawa
The High Commission for the Gabonese Republic in Ottawa represents Gabon in Canada and provides passport, visa, civil-registration and other consular services.
Contact details
Contact the Gabon High Commission in Ottawa
The High Commission for the Gabonese Republic is located on St. Laurent Boulevard in Ottawa.
Before visiting: Check the current requirements for your particular consular service before travelling to the High Commission. Some procedures require specific documents, photographs, fees or advance preparation.
High Commission location
Where is the Gabon High Commission in Ottawa?
The High Commission for the Gabonese Republic is located on St. Laurent Boulevard in Ottawa.
The current official address is 2283 St. Laurent Boulevard, Suites 103–104, Ottawa, ON K1G 5A2, Canada.
Global Affairs Canada currently lists this address for Gabon’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
About the mission
About the Gabon High Commission in Ottawa
The High Commission for the Gabonese Republic in Ottawa is Gabon’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
Canada and Gabon established diplomatic relations in 1963, and Gabon has maintained a resident diplomatic mission in Ottawa since 1971.
The mission represents Gabon in its official relations with Canada and supports diplomatic, economic, commercial, educational, cultural and community relations between the two countries.
Following Gabon’s entry into the Commonwealth, Canadian diplomatic records now designate the mission as the High Commission for the Gabonese Republic.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Gabonese mission in Ottawa publishes a range of consular services for Gabonese citizens and other eligible applicants.
Gabonese passports
The mission provides information and procedures relating to biometric passports for eligible Gabonese citizens. Applicants should check the current requirements before applying.
Visas for Gabon
Foreign nationals who require a visa can obtain information about Gabonese visa procedures and the documents required for their intended journey.
Consular registration
Eligible Gabonese citizens residing in Canada can obtain a consular card and register with the Gabonese diplomatic mission.
Civil registration
The mission provides eligible civil-status services for Gabonese citizens, including procedures involving official civil-registration documents.
Emergency travel documents
The mission publishes a procedure for a temporary travel document for eligible Gabonese citizens who need to return to Gabon when they cannot travel using a regular passport.
Consular assistance
Gabonese citizens in Canada can contact the mission for eligible consular assistance and guidance concerning official administrative matters.
Check current requirements: Passport, visa, civil-registration and other consular procedures have different documentary requirements. Review the instructions for your specific service before submitting an application.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check the requirements for your particular procedure before travelling to the Gabon High Commission in Ottawa.
Check the service requirements
Passport, visa, consular-card and civil-registration procedures require different forms and supporting documents.
Confirm visitor arrangements
The mission publishes service hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact the mission if you need to confirm whether advance arrangements are required for your procedure.
Prepare your documents
Bring or submit the identification, photographs, forms, originals and supporting documents required for your particular consular service.
Current address: Use 2283 St. Laurent Boulevard in Ottawa. Some older Gabonese consular pages still display the mission’s former address at 4 Range Road.
Frequently asked questions
Gabon High Commission Ottawa FAQ
Is Gabon’s mission in Ottawa an embassy or a high commission?
Canada currently officially lists the mission as the High Commission for the Gabonese Republic. Some Gabonese web pages still use the older title Embassy of Gabon.
What is the address of the Gabon High Commission in Ottawa?
The High Commission for the Gabonese Republic is located at 2283 St. Laurent Boulevard, Suites 103–104, Ottawa, ON K1G 5A2, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Gabon High Commission?
The main telephone number is +1 613 232 5301. The Gabonese mission website also lists +1 613 232 5302.
What are the service hours?
The Gabonese mission currently publishes service hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Can I apply for a Gabonese passport in Ottawa?
The mission publishes biometric passport services for eligible Gabonese citizens. Check the current requirements and application procedure before visiting.
Does the Gabon High Commission provide visa services?
Yes. Visa services are among the consular services published by the Gabonese mission. Applicants should check the current requirements for their nationality and purpose of travel before applying.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the current mission designation, address, contact information and consular services on this page.