Diplomatic representation of Israel in Canada
Israeli Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the State of Israel in Ottawa represents Israel in Canada and provides passport, civil-registration, visa, notarial and other consular services within its official consular district.
Contact details
Contact the Israeli Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the State of Israel is located on O’Connor Street in downtown Ottawa.
Consular appointments: Contact the Consular Department at consdep@ottawa.mfa.gov.il to arrange an appointment before attending for a service that requires an in-person visit.
Embassy location
Where is the Israeli Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of Israel is located at 50 O’Connor Street in downtown Ottawa.
The official address is 50 O’Connor Street, Suite 1005, Ottawa, ON K1P 6L2, Canada.
Applicants sending a passport or application to the Embassy by mail or courier should contact the Consular Department in advance and follow the current mailing instructions.
About the mission
About the Israeli Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the State of Israel in Ottawa is Israel’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
The Embassy represents Israel in its official relations with Canada and supports bilateral political, economic, commercial, cultural and other relations.
Its Consular Department provides services to Israeli citizens and residents as well as eligible foreign nationals within the Embassy’s consular district.
Israel also maintains Consulates General in Toronto and Montreal. Consular responsibility in Canada is divided between these missions and the Embassy in Ottawa.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Embassy publishes procedures for a wide range of services for Israeli citizens, residents and eligible foreign nationals.
Israeli passports and travel documents
Israeli citizens and residents abroad can apply for eligible passport and travel-document services. Passports issued through an Israeli mission abroad are non-biometric and may be issued for up to five years.
Lost or damaged passports
The Consular Department provides procedures for Israeli travel documents that have been lost, stolen or damaged. Applicants should contact the Embassy promptly and follow the current identification and application requirements.
Birth registration
Israeli citizens can use the consular service to report a child born abroad and complete eligible population-registry procedures.
Marriage and divorce
The Embassy provides procedures for reporting changes in marital status, including eligible marriages and divorces that take place outside Israel.
Notarial services
Eligible applicants can obtain specified notarial services, including verification of signatures on documents, subject to the current requirements and personal-attendance rules.
Official certificates
Consular services include applications for certain Israeli certificates and official records, including birth certificates, criminal-information certificates and information concerning entries to and exits from Israel.
Military-status matters
Israeli citizens residing abroad can obtain information about eligible procedures concerning military-service status and deferment of reporting for military service.
Visas for Israel
The Consular Department provides visa services for eligible foreign nationals who require authorization for travel, work, study or other qualifying purposes in Israel.
Personal attendance depends on the service: Some applications can be submitted by mail, while passport, notarial, minor and other procedures may require the applicant to appear personally at the Embassy.
Planning your visit
Consular Appointments
Applicants who need to attend the Embassy should arrange their consular appointment in advance.
The Embassy instructs applicants to contact the Consular Department at consdep@ottawa.mfa.gov.il for appointments and consular enquiries.
Before attending, check the requirements for the exact service you need and prepare all required forms and supporting documents.
Some services can be completed by mail and do not require an in-person visit. Other procedures require personal attendance, including certain passport, minor and notarial services.
Do not assume an Embassy visit is necessary: Review the service-specific instructions first. If mailing an application or passport to the Embassy, notify the Consular Department in advance and follow its current mailing requirements.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Israeli Embassy in Ottawa
Israel divides consular responsibility in Canada between the Embassy in Ottawa and the Consulates General in Toronto and Montreal.
Ottawa
The Embassy in Ottawa is responsible for eastern Ontario, from Ottawa up to and including Kingston.
Montreal
The Consulate General in Montreal is responsible for Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Toronto
The Consulate General in Toronto serves the remaining Ontario area and Western Canada, including Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut.
Use the correct Israeli mission: Consular applications are handled according to place of residence. Applicants outside the Ottawa district should follow the instructions of the responsible Consulate General.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Confirm the responsible Israeli mission and the requirements for your particular service before travelling to Ottawa.
Check your jurisdiction
Ottawa serves eastern Ontario from Ottawa through Kingston. Residents elsewhere in Canada should check whether Toronto or Montreal is responsible for their application.
Arrange your appointment
Contact the Consular Department before attending for a service requiring personal appearance and make sure you have the required documents and completed forms.
Check security requirements
Diplomatic missions may apply security procedures to visitors. Follow all current instructions issued by the Embassy when attending your appointment.
Emergency line: The Embassy publishes +1 343 998 6202 for genuine emergencies when the Embassy is closed. Routine passport, visa and appointment enquiries should use the normal Consular Department contact channels.
Frequently asked questions
Israeli Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Israeli Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the State of Israel is located at 50 O’Connor Street, Suite 1005, Ottawa, ON K1P 6L2, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Israeli Embassy?
The Embassy’s general telephone number is +1 613 750 7500. The Consular Department can be contacted at +1 613 750 7505.
What are the visitor hours of the Israeli Embassy?
The Embassy currently publishes visitor hours from Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., excluding mission holidays. Applicants requiring consular service should arrange their visit in advance.
Can I apply for an Israeli passport in Ottawa?
Eligible Israeli citizens and residents can apply for passport and travel-document services through the Embassy. Passports issued by Israeli missions abroad are non-biometric and may be issued for up to five years.
Do I need an appointment for consular services?
Applicants who need to visit the Consular Department should arrange an appointment in advance by contacting consdep@ottawa.mfa.gov.il. Some services can instead be completed by mail.
Which area does the Israeli Embassy in Ottawa serve?
For consular services, the Embassy in Ottawa is responsible for eastern Ontario from Ottawa up to and including Kingston.
Does Israel have Consulates General elsewhere in Canada?
Yes. Israel maintains Consulates General in Toronto and Montreal, which serve other defined regions of Canada.
Official information
Sources
Official Israeli and Canadian government sources used to verify the Embassy, contact details, consular services and jurisdiction on this page.