Diplomatic representation of Germany in Canada
German Embassy in Ottawa
The German Embassy in Ottawa represents the Federal Republic of Germany in Canada and provides passport, visa, citizenship and other consular services within its consular district.
Contact details
Contact the German Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany is located on Waverley Street in central Ottawa.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Appointments: Personal visits to the German Embassy for consular services are generally possible only with a prior appointment. Use the official German missions‘ instructions and appointment system for the service you require.
Embassy location
Where is the German Embassy in Ottawa?
The German Embassy is located at 1 Waverley Street in Ottawa.
The official address is 1 Waverley Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 0T8, Canada.
Applicants attending for passport, visa or other consular services should confirm that Ottawa is the responsible German mission and arrange any required appointment before travelling.
About the mission
About the German Embassy in Ottawa
The German Embassy in Ottawa is the Federal Republic of Germany’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
The embassy represents Germany in its official relations with Canada and supports bilateral cooperation in political, economic, security, commercial, scientific, cultural and other fields.
Germany’s official representation in Canada also includes Consulates General in Toronto and Vancouver as well as a network of honorary consuls.
Consular responsibilities are divided geographically between the Embassy in Ottawa and the Consulates General in Toronto and Vancouver.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The German Embassy in Ottawa provides consular services to applicants who live within its consular district.
German passports
German citizens living within the embassy’s consular district can apply for German passports in Ottawa. Passport applications generally require personal attendance because biometric data must be collected.
German identity cards
Eligible German citizens can apply for German national identity cards through the responsible German mission. Personal attendance is required for the application.
Visas for Germany
Applicants who require a visa for Germany should follow the official German visa procedure applicable in Canada. The responsible mission depends on the applicant’s place of residence and the type of visa.
Citizenship matters
The German missions provide information and assistance for eligible German citizenship procedures, including citizenship applications and other nationality-related matters.
Certifications and signatures
The embassy provides eligible certification and signature-authentication services in accordance with German consular rules and the requirements of the particular document.
Consular assistance
German citizens within the embassy’s consular district can contact the mission for eligible consular assistance, including support in emergencies and guidance when travel documents are lost or unavailable.
Check your place of residence: The German Embassy in Ottawa does not provide every consular service to every resident of Canada. Germany divides Canada into consular districts served by Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver.
Planning your visit
Consular Appointments
Personal consular visits to the German Embassy in Ottawa generally require a prior appointment.
Germany provides service-specific appointment arrangements for procedures such as passports, identity cards, visas and other consular matters.
Applicants should first review the instructions for the required service and then use the appropriate official appointment procedure.
Passport and identity-card applicants must normally appear in person so that the application and required biometric data can be processed.
Book the correct service: Appointment systems and requirements differ depending on whether you need a passport, identity card, visa, certification or another consular procedure. Check the relevant instructions before booking.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the German Embassy in Ottawa
Germany divides consular responsibility in Canada between the Embassy in Ottawa and the Consulates General in Toronto and Vancouver.
The consular district of the German Embassy in Ottawa covers:
- Eastern Ontario
- Quebec
- New Brunswick
- Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nunavut
Residents outside this area should check whether the Consulate General in Toronto or Vancouver is responsible for their place of residence.
Ontario is divided: The entire province of Ontario does not belong to the Ottawa consular district. Check Germany’s official consular-district information if you live in Ontario and are unsure which German mission is responsible for your application.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Confirm both the responsible German mission and the requirements for your particular service before travelling to Ottawa.
Check your jurisdiction
Make sure your place of residence falls within the Ottawa consular district. Residents elsewhere in Canada may need to use the German Consulate General in Toronto or Vancouver.
Book your appointment
Personal consular services generally require advance booking. Use the official appointment procedure for the service you need.
Prepare your documents
Review the current checklist and bring all required identification, application forms, photographs, civil-status records and supporting documents.
Emergency assistance: German citizens facing a genuine consular emergency outside regular office hours should use the emergency contact information published by the German missions in Canada. Routine passport, visa and appointment questions are not emergencies.
Frequently asked questions
German Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the German Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany is located at 1 Waverley Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 0T8, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the German Embassy?
The embassy can be contacted at +1 613 232 1101.
Do I need an appointment for consular services?
Personal visits for consular services generally require a prior appointment. Check the official instructions for the particular service you require before visiting.
Can I apply for a German passport in Ottawa?
Yes, if the German Embassy in Ottawa is the responsible mission for your place of residence. Passport applications generally require personal attendance.
Does the German Embassy in Ottawa serve all of Canada?
No. Germany divides Canada into consular districts served by the Embassy in Ottawa and the Consulates General in Toronto and Vancouver.
Which areas are covered by the German Embassy in Ottawa?
The Ottawa consular district covers Eastern Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nunavut.
Official information
Sources
Official German government sources used to verify the embassy, contact details, appointments, consular services and jurisdiction on this page.