Diplomatic representation of Kazakhstan in Canada
Kazakhstan Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Ottawa represents Kazakhstan in Canada and provides passport, civil-registration, document, visa and other consular services.
Contact details
Contact the Kazakhstan Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan is located on Metcalfe Street in downtown Ottawa.
Lunch break: 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Consular visits are by appointment: The Embassy states that consular services are provided by prior appointment. Telephone enquiries are accepted on business days except Wednesdays and public holidays.
Embassy location
Where is the Kazakhstan Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of Kazakhstan is located at 150 Metcalfe Street in downtown Ottawa.
The Embassy’s official address is 150 Metcalfe Street, Suite 701, Ottawa, ON K2P 1P1, Canada.
Current service instructions identify the Consular Section at Suite 702 in the same building.
About the mission
About the Kazakhstan Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Ottawa is Kazakhstan’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
The Embassy represents Kazakhstan in its official relations with Canada and supports political, economic, commercial, cultural and other cooperation between the two countries.
Its Consular Section protects the rights and interests of citizens of Kazakhstan abroad and provides consular services to Kazakh citizens and eligible foreign nationals.
Kazakhstan also maintains a Consulate in Toronto. Applicants should check the current instructions of the appropriate Kazakh mission before submitting a consular application.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Consular Section publishes procedures for a broad range of services for citizens of Kazakhstan and eligible foreign applicants.
Kazakh passports
Eligible citizens of Kazakhstan residing abroad can apply for passport services through the Consular Section. Passport applications must be submitted personally and are not accepted by mail.
Return certificates
Eligible Kazakh citizens who cannot use a valid passport can obtain information about a certificate for return to the Republic of Kazakhstan in qualifying circumstances.
Birth registration
The Embassy provides eligible procedures for registering the birth of a child abroad and obtaining the corresponding Kazakh civil-status documentation.
Marriage, divorce and death registration
The Consular Section handles eligible procedures relating to marriages, divorces and deaths abroad in accordance with Kazakhstan’s civil-registration requirements.
Notarial services
Kazakhstan’s official list of consular services includes eligible notarial acts performed through its missions abroad.
Documents from Kazakhstan
Applicants can request eligible official documents from Kazakhstan through the Embassy, including certain civil-status records and certificates such as criminal-record information.
Citizenship matters
The Embassy handles specified citizenship procedures, including determination of citizenship status and registration of loss of Kazakhstan citizenship where applicable.
Consular registration
Kazakh citizens permanently or temporarily residing abroad can use the applicable consular-registration procedure. Electronic applications may be available through Kazakhstan’s e-government portal.
Identity cards: Kazakhstan’s diplomatic missions abroad do not issue Kazakhstan national identity cards. The Embassy’s passport service should not be confused with issuance of a national identity card.
Planning your visit
Consular Appointments
Consular services at the Embassy are provided by prior appointment.
Applicants should review the instructions for their particular service and arrange the required appointment before attending the Consular Section.
Individual service pages currently publish morning submission periods on business days other than Wednesday, weekends and public holidays. Exact times vary slightly between procedures, so applicants should follow the instructions for their specific service rather than relying on a single general walk-in schedule.
Some procedures also require personal attendance. For example, passport applications must be submitted personally and are not accepted by mail.
Contact the Consular Section: For questions about the required documents or appointment procedure, use consul.ottawa@mfa.kz or call +1 613 695 8623.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check the current instructions for your exact service before travelling to the Embassy or sending original documents.
Book an appointment
Consular services are provided by appointment. Confirm the submission procedure and required documents before attending the Consular Section.
Check personal-attendance rules
Some procedures must be completed in person. Passport applications and certain document requests cannot simply be mailed to the Embassy.
Check Apostille requirements
Canadian documents used in Kazakh consular procedures may need an Apostille and a certified or notarised translation into Kazakh or Russian, depending on the service.
Use current instructions: Requirements for Canadian documents changed after Canada joined the Apostille Convention. Follow the Embassy’s current service-specific guidance rather than older authentication instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Kazakhstan Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Kazakhstan Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan is located at 150 Metcalfe Street, Suite 701, Ottawa, ON K2P 1P1, Canada. Current consular service instructions identify the Consular Section as Suite 702 in the same building.
What is the telephone number of the Kazakhstan Embassy?
The Embassy and Consular Section can be contacted at +1 613 695 8623.
Do I need an appointment for consular services?
Yes. The Embassy states that consular services are provided by prior appointment. Check the requirements for the specific service before visiting.
Can I apply for a Kazakhstan passport in Ottawa?
Eligible citizens of Kazakhstan can apply for passport services through the Consular Section. Applications must be submitted personally and are not accepted by mail.
Can the Embassy issue a Kazakhstan national identity card?
No. Kazakhstan’s diplomatic missions abroad do not provide the service for issuing national identity cards.
Can I register a child’s birth through the Embassy?
Yes. The Embassy publishes procedures for eligible registration of births abroad and other civil-status matters, including marriage, divorce and death registration.
Can I request documents from Kazakhstan through the Embassy?
Yes. Eligible applicants can request certain official documents from Kazakhstan, including civil-status records and criminal-record information, subject to the applicable consular procedure.
Does Kazakhstan have another consular office in Canada?
Yes. Kazakhstan also maintains a Consulate in Toronto.
Official information
Sources
Official Kazakhstan government sources used to verify the Embassy, contact details, consular services and appointment requirements on this page.