Diplomatic representation of Guyana in Canada
Guyana High Commission in Ottawa
The High Commission for the Cooperative Republic of Guyana in Ottawa represents Guyana in Canada and provides passport, visa, certificate, document and other consular services.
Contact details
Contact the Guyana High Commission in Ottawa
The High Commission for the Cooperative Republic of Guyana is located on Slater Street in downtown Ottawa.
Before visiting: Check the current requirements for your particular consular service and contact the High Commission when necessary before travelling to Ottawa.
High Commission location
Where is the Guyana High Commission in Ottawa?
The Guyana High Commission is located at 123 Slater Street in downtown Ottawa.
Global Affairs Canada currently lists the mission at 123 Slater Street, Suite 902, Ottawa, ON K1P 5G4, Canada.
Applicants attending for a passport, document or other consular procedure should check the current submission and visitor instructions before travelling.
About the mission
About the Guyana High Commission in Ottawa
The High Commission for the Cooperative Republic of Guyana in Ottawa is Guyana’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
Guyana and Canada established diplomatic relations in 1966. The High Commission works to strengthen political, economic, commercial and cultural relations between the two countries.
The mission also provides consular and visa services to Guyanese citizens, people with connections to Guyana and other eligible applicants.
Guyana also maintains a Consulate General in Toronto, which provides a broad range of consular services.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Guyana High Commission publishes a broad range of consular services for Guyanese citizens and other eligible applicants.
Guyanese passports
Eligible Guyanese citizens can obtain information and assistance relating to Guyanese passport applications. Check the current application requirements and personal-attendance procedure before applying.
Emergency travel documents
Eligible Guyanese citizens who need to travel urgently to Guyana and cannot use a valid passport may be able to apply for an emergency travel document, subject to the applicable requirements.
Birth, marriage and death certificates
Applications can be made for eligible Guyanese birth, marriage and death certificates through the consular services provided by the mission.
Registration of overseas births
The mission provides a procedure for eligible registration of births outside Guyana where the requirements for registration as a Guyanese birth are met.
Visas for Guyana
Foreign nationals who require a visa for Guyana can obtain visa information and apply through Guyana’s diplomatic and consular network, subject to the requirements for their nationality and purpose of travel.
Notarisation of documents
The High Commission provides eligible notarisation services for legal documents, including certain affidavits, powers of attorney and statutory documents.
Police certificates
Applicants can obtain information about applying for a Guyana Police Certificate of Character through the mission’s consular services.
Pension life certificates
The High Commission provides eligible services relating to pension life certificates for Guyanese pension purposes.
Renunciation of citizenship
Eligible Guyanese citizens can obtain information about the formal procedure for renouncing Guyanese citizenship.
Human remains
The mission provides information about the requirements for shipping human remains to Guyana.
Different services have different procedures: Check the current requirements for your particular passport, certificate, visa, notarisation or other consular service before submitting documents or visiting the High Commission.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Review the current requirements for your service before travelling to the Guyana High Commission in Ottawa.
Check the service procedure
Passport, certificate, visa, notarisation and other consular services have different application and submission requirements.
Confirm visitor arrangements
Contact the High Commission if the current instructions do not make clear whether personal attendance or an advance arrangement is required.
Prepare your documents
Bring or submit the forms, identification, photographs, originals, copies and supporting documents required for your particular application.
Canadian travellers: Canadian nationals are currently included among the nationalities that do not require a visa to enter Guyana for qualifying visits. Travellers should still check current passport, entry and length-of-stay requirements before departure.
Frequently asked questions
Guyana High Commission Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Guyana High Commission in Ottawa?
Global Affairs Canada currently lists the High Commission for the Cooperative Republic of Guyana at 123 Slater Street, Suite 902, Ottawa, ON K1P 5G4, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Guyana High Commission?
The High Commission can be contacted at +1 613 235 7240 or +1 613 235 7249.
Can I apply for a Guyanese passport through the High Commission?
Passport services are among the consular services provided by the Guyana High Commission. Check the current application and attendance requirements before applying.
Can I obtain Guyanese birth, marriage or death certificates?
Yes. Applications for Guyanese birth, marriage and death certificates are among the services published by the High Commission.
Does the Guyana High Commission notarise documents?
Yes. The High Commission lists notarisation of legal documents among its consular services, including eligible affidavits, powers of attorney and other statutory documents.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Guyana?
Canadian nationals are currently included among the nationalities exempt from obtaining a visa for qualifying travel to Guyana. Travellers should check current entry requirements before departure.
Official information
Sources
Official Guyanese and Canadian government sources used to verify the mission, contact details and consular services on this page.