Mauritanian honorary consular representation in Canada
Mauritanian Honorary Consulate in Montreal
The Honorary Consulate of Mauritania in Montreal provides a local point of contact for Mauritanian consular enquiries and serves a consular district covering Quebec, Ontario and several Atlantic provinces.
Contact details
Contact the Mauritanian Honorary Consulate in Montreal
The honorary consular post is headed by Honorary Consul Bernard Colas and is located in downtown Montreal, Quebec.
Suite 2040
Montreal, QC H3A 2A5
Canada
Before visiting: Current official public opening hours were not found for this honorary consular post. Contact the Consulate before travelling and confirm whether your particular request can be handled locally.
Consulate location
Where is the Mauritanian Honorary Consulate in Montreal?
The Honorary Consulate is located on Robert-Bourassa Boulevard in central Montreal.
The latest detailed Global Affairs Canada consular publication lists the office at 2020 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 2040, Montreal, QC H3A 2A5, Canada.
Confirm before travelling: The street address is taken from the latest detailed official Canadian consular publication available for this post. Contact the Consulate before an in-person visit.
About the post
About the Mauritanian Honorary Consulate in Montreal
Mauritania maintains an honorary consular post in Montreal as part of its representation in Canada.
The post is headed by Bernard Colas, who continues to be officially recognized by the Government of Quebec as Honorary Consul of Mauritania.
Global Affairs Canada also identifies Mauritania as maintaining honorary consular representation in both Montreal and Edmonton.
As an honorary consular office, the Montreal post has a more limited role than a career embassy or consulate and should be contacted in advance to confirm whether a particular procedure is available locally.
Local assistance
Consular Assistance
The Montreal Honorary Consulate serves as a local contact point for enquiries relating to Mauritania within its consular district.
General guidance
The Honorary Consulate can be contacted for initial guidance on Mauritanian consular matters and information about the appropriate authority for a particular request.
Local contact
Residents within the consular district can contact the honorary post when seeking direction on matters involving Mauritania.
Referral when required
Matters outside the authority of the Honorary Consulate may need to be referred to the Embassy of Mauritania in Ottawa or another competent Mauritanian authority.
Service scope: The current official sources reviewed do not publish a sufficiently detailed list of passport, visa, legalisation or other formal services performed directly by the Montreal Honorary Consulate. Confirm the procedure before submitting documents.
Consular district
Jurisdiction
The detailed Global Affairs Canada consular listing assigns the Montreal Honorary Consulate a multi-province jurisdiction in central and eastern Canada.
Quebec and Ontario
The honorary consular district includes both Quebec and Ontario.
New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are also included in the published consular jurisdiction.
Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador
The district additionally covers Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Contact the Honorary Consulate before travelling to confirm that the office can deal with your request and to arrange any necessary visit.
Contact the Consulate first
Public opening hours are not clearly stated in the current official sources reviewed, so telephone or email the office before attending.
Explain what you need
Describe your request in advance so the Honorary Consulate can advise whether it can assist locally or whether another Mauritanian authority is responsible.
Confirm document procedures
Do not send original documents or assume that an application can be lodged at the honorary post until the applicable procedure has been confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Mauritanian Honorary Consulate Montreal FAQ
Is there a Mauritanian Honorary Consulate in Montreal?
Yes. Mauritania maintains an active honorary consular post in Montreal, Quebec.
Who is the Mauritanian Honorary Consul in Montreal?
Bernard Colas is currently recognized by the Government of Quebec as Honorary Consul of Mauritania.
What is the address of the Mauritanian Honorary Consulate?
The latest detailed official Canadian consular publication lists the office at 2020 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 2040, Montreal, QC H3A 2A5, Canada.
What is the telephone number?
The published telephone number is +1 514 288 2726.
What is the email address?
The published email address is bcolas@cmkz.ca.
Which provinces are covered by the Montreal Honorary Consulate?
The published jurisdiction includes Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Can I apply for a Mauritanian passport or visa at the Montreal Honorary Consulate?
The current official sources reviewed do not provide a sufficiently detailed list of passport or visa services performed directly by this honorary post. Contact the Consulate before making an application.
Do I need an appointment before visiting?
Current official public opening hours were not found for the Montreal Honorary Consulate. Contact the office before travelling to confirm visiting arrangements.
Official information
Sources
Official Quebec and Canadian government sources used to verify the honorary consul, mission status, contact details and consular jurisdiction.