Diplomatic representation of Italy in Canada
Italian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Italy in Ottawa represents Italy in Canada and provides passport, AIRE, civil-registration, visa, legalisation and other consular services within its official consular district.
Contact details
Contact the Italian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Italy is located on Slater Street in downtown Ottawa.
Consular visits are by appointment: The Consular Office receives visitors in the morning by prior appointment. Passport and visa appointments and several other services are booked through Italy’s official Prenot@mi system.
Embassy location
Where is the Italian Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of Italy is located at 275 Slater Street in downtown Ottawa.
The official address is 275 Slater Street, 21st Floor, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H9, Canada.
Applicants requiring a consular service should confirm that they live within the Ottawa consular district and arrange any required appointment before travelling.
About the mission
About the Italian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Italy in Ottawa is Italy’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
The Embassy represents Italy in its official relations with Canada, protects Italian interests and supports political, economic, commercial, cultural and scientific relations between the two countries.
The Embassy includes a Consular Office responsible for a defined district covering Ottawa and surrounding areas in eastern Ontario as well as the Outaouais region of Quebec.
Italy also maintains Consulates General in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, which serve the other defined consular districts in Canada.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Consular Office provides services to Italian citizens and eligible foreign nationals who live within its official consular district.
Italian passports
Eligible Italian citizens residing within the Ottawa consular district can apply for passport services through the Consular Office. Passport appointments are booked through the official Prenot@mi system.
AIRE registration
Italian citizens residing abroad can register with the Registry of Italians Resident Abroad (AIRE) and report eligible changes of address through the Fast It online portal.
Civil registration
The Consular Office handles eligible civil-status procedures, including the transmission and registration in Italy of qualifying birth, marriage, divorce and death records.
Citizenship
The Embassy provides information and eligible procedures concerning Italian citizenship in accordance with current Italian nationality law and consular requirements.
Visas for Italy
The Consular Office accepts visa applications from eligible legal residents of its consular district. Applicants requiring a visa must book through Prenot@mi and follow the current Italian visa requirements.
Legalisation and certification
Eligible document services include legalisation, certification and authentication procedures, including specified signatures and translations under current Italian consular rules.
Tax code
Eligible applicants can request an Italian tax identification number, or codice fiscale, through the applicable consular procedure.
Consular assistance
Italian citizens can seek consular assistance in serious situations abroad, including certain cases involving detention, emergencies, missing persons, repatriation and deaths.
Check your consular district: The Embassy in Ottawa does not provide routine consular services for all residents of Canada. Applicants should use the Italian diplomatic or consular office responsible for their place of residence.
Planning your visit
Consular Appointments
The Consular Office receives visitors in the morning by prior appointment.
Appointments for passports, visas, transcription of civil-status records and legalisation of signatures of eligible notaries, translators or Global Affairs Canada officials are arranged through Italy’s official Prenot@mi booking system.
For other consular services, applicants should contact the Consular Office at consolare.ottawa@esteri.it or call +1 613 232 2401, stating the type of service required.
Applicants should prepare the forms, identification and supporting documentation required for their specific procedure before attending.
Book the correct service: Use Prenot@mi when the Embassy’s instructions require online appointment booking. Appointment availability depends on the service requested.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Italian Embassy in Ottawa
Italy divides consular responsibility in Canada between the Embassy in Ottawa and the Consulates General in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.
The Consular Office of the Embassy in Ottawa serves:
- City of Ottawa
- Outaouais Region, Quebec
- Prescott and Russell
- Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
- Leeds and Grenville
- Lanark
- Renfrew
Montreal
The Consulate General in Montreal serves Quebec outside the Outaouais area assigned to Ottawa, as well as Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nunavut.
Toronto
The Consulate General in Toronto serves Ontario outside the areas assigned to the Embassy in Ottawa, as well as Manitoba and the Northwest Territories.
Vancouver
The Consulate General in Vancouver serves Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Yukon.
Use the correct Italian office: Passport, AIRE, civil-registration and visa services are generally handled according to the applicant’s place of residence. Confirm your consular district before booking an appointment.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Confirm your consular district and check the procedure for the exact service you require before travelling to the Embassy.
Check your jurisdiction
Ottawa serves only its defined district. Residents elsewhere in Canada should use the responsible Italian Consulate General.
Book the correct appointment
Passport, visa and several other services use the Prenot@mi booking system. Other services may require direct contact with the Consular Office.
Prepare your documents
Bring the completed forms, identification, civil-status documents, photographs, originals, copies and other supporting records required for your procedure.
AIRE: Italian citizens moving permanently into the Ottawa consular district should check their AIRE obligations. Registration and address updates can normally be initiated through the official Fast It portal.
Frequently asked questions
Italian Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Italian Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of Italy is located at 275 Slater Street, 21st Floor, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H9, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Italian Embassy?
The Embassy and Consular Office can be contacted at +1 613 232 2401.
Do I need an appointment for the Italian Consular Office in Ottawa?
Yes. The Consular Office receives visitors in the morning by appointment. Passport, visa and several other services are booked through Prenot@mi, while applicants requiring other services should contact the Consular Office.
Can I apply for an Italian passport in Ottawa?
Yes, if you are eligible and the Embassy in Ottawa is the consular office responsible for your place of residence. Passport appointments are booked through Prenot@mi.
How do I register with AIRE in Ottawa?
Italian citizens residing within the Ottawa consular district can normally submit an AIRE registration or address update through the official Fast It portal. Supporting identification and proof of residence are required.
Can I apply for an Italian visa in Ottawa?
The Embassy accepts visa applications from eligible legal residents of its consular district. Visa appointments must be booked through Prenot@mi, and applicants should check the current requirements before applying.
Which areas are served by the Italian Embassy in Ottawa?
The Ottawa consular district covers the City of Ottawa, the Outaouais Region of Quebec and the Ontario counties of Prescott and Russell, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Leeds and Grenville, Lanark and Renfrew.
Does Italy have Consulates General elsewhere in Canada?
Yes. Italy maintains Consulates General in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.
Official information
Sources
Official Italian government sources used to verify the Embassy, contact details, consular services, appointments and jurisdiction on this page.