Diplomatic representation of Haiti in Canada
Haitian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Haiti in Ottawa represents Haiti in Canada and provides passport, visa, civil-registration, notarial and other consular services.
Contact details
Contact the Haitian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Haiti is located on Albert Street in downtown Ottawa.
Appointments: The Consular Section publishes service hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., by appointment. Check the requirements for your particular service before travelling to the Embassy.
Embassy location
Where is the Haitian Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of Haiti is located at 85 Albert Street in downtown Ottawa.
The official address is 85 Albert Street, Suite 1110, Ottawa, ON K1P 6A4, Canada.
Applicants attending the Consular Section should arrange any required appointment and prepare the documents specified for their particular procedure before travelling.
About the mission
About the Haitian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Haiti in Ottawa is Haiti’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
Canada and Haiti established diplomatic relations in 1954. The Embassy represents Haiti in its official relations with Canada and supports bilateral political, economic, cultural, educational and community relations.
The Embassy also maintains a Consular Section providing administrative and consular services to Haitian citizens and other eligible applicants.
Haiti is additionally represented in Canada by a Consulate General in Montreal and an Honorary Consul in Toronto.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Consular Section publishes procedures for passports, visas, civil-status documents, identity and travel documents, notarial acts and other administrative services.
Haitian passports
Haitian citizens can apply for passport services through the Consular Section. Requirements differ for adults and minors and may also depend on whether an existing passport is available, expired or lost.
Visas for Haiti
The Embassy publishes procedures for Haitian visas, including visitor visas and longer-stay procedures. Applicants should check the requirements applicable to their nationality and intended stay.
Birth and civil-status records
Consular services include eligible procedures relating to birth, marriage, divorce and death records, birth declarations and the transcription of certain foreign civil-status documents.
Identity and travel documents
Eligible Haitian citizens may apply for certain identity and travel documents. These include a certificate of identity and travel that can, when approved, serve as a document for one-way travel to Haiti.
Notarial services
The Consular Section publishes procedures for eligible notarial acts, including powers of attorney, parental authorizations, sworn declarations and certified copies.
Legalisation of documents
The Embassy provides eligible document legalisation and authentication services, including procedures involving documents for adoption and other official purposes.
Service availability varies: The Embassy publishes a broad nomenclature of possible consular acts but notes that the list is not exhaustive and that some listed services may not be offered. Confirm the availability of your particular procedure before applying.
Planning your visit
Consular Appointments
The Consular Section of the Haitian Embassy publishes service hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., by appointment.
Applicants should review the official instructions for their passport, visa, civil-status, travel-document, notarial or legalisation procedure before arranging a visit.
Requirements vary considerably between services. Some procedures require original documents, identification, photographs, forms, supporting records or specific methods of payment.
Contact the Embassy if the published instructions do not make clear how your particular application should be submitted or how the appointment should be arranged.
Do not arrive unprepared: Check the documentation and fee requirements for your particular service before attending your appointment.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Review the current Embassy instructions before attending the Consular Section in Ottawa.
Identify the correct procedure
Passport, visa, civil-status, notarial and travel-document applications have different requirements. Check the instructions for the exact service you need.
Arrange your visit
The Consular Section publishes service hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., by appointment.
Prepare your documents
Bring the forms, identification, photographs, originals, copies and supporting documents required for your particular application.
Emergency contact: The Embassy publishes +1 613 796 4718 for genuine emergencies outside normal opening hours, including weekends and public holidays. Routine passport, visa and appointment enquiries should use the regular Embassy contact channels.
Frequently asked questions
Haitian Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Haitian Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Republic of Haiti is located at 85 Albert Street, Suite 1110, Ottawa, ON K1P 6A4, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Haitian Embassy?
The Embassy can be contacted at +1 613 238 1628 or +1 613 238 1629.
What are the Consular Section service hours?
The Consular Section publishes service hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., by appointment.
Can I apply for a Haitian passport in Ottawa?
Yes. Passport services are provided by the Consular Section. Check the current requirements for your application category and arrange the required visit before attending.
Does the Haitian Embassy provide civil-registration services?
Yes. The Embassy publishes procedures relating to birth, marriage, divorce and death records, birth declarations and certain other civil-status matters.
Can the Embassy issue an emergency travel document?
The Embassy provides an eligible certificate of identity and travel which, when approved, can serve in place of a passport for one-way travel to Haiti.
Does Haiti have other consular representation in Canada?
Yes. Haiti is also represented by a Consulate General in Montreal and an Honorary Consul in Toronto.
Official information
Sources
Official Haitian and Canadian government sources used to verify the Embassy, contact details, consular services and visitor information on this page.