Diplomatic representation of Myanmar in Canada
Myanmar Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in Ottawa represents Myanmar in Canada and provides passport, travel-document, visa and other consular services.
Contact details
Contact the Myanmar Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar is located on Island Park Drive in Ottawa.
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: document collection
Before visiting: Check the current requirements for your particular service before travelling to the Embassy. Several passport and visa procedures can involve postal submission and specific return-envelope requirements.
Embassy location
Where is the Myanmar Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar is located at 336 Island Park Drive in Ottawa.
The official address is 336 Island Park Drive, Ottawa, ON K1Y 0A7, Canada.
Applicants submitting documents should review the Embassy’s current instructions before visiting or sending original documents by courier or mail.
About the mission
About the Myanmar Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in Ottawa is Myanmar’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
The mission represents Myanmar in its official relations with Canada and performs diplomatic and consular functions.
The Embassy remains listed by Global Affairs Canada as a resident foreign mission in Ottawa and provides consular services for Myanmar citizens as well as visa services for eligible foreign applicants.
Its published consular procedures include passport services, temporary travel documentation, recommendation letters and several categories of visas.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Embassy publishes procedures for a range of services for Myanmar citizens living in Canada.
Passport renewal and replacement
The Embassy processes eligible Myanmar passport applications, including renewal and replacement procedures for passports that have been lost or damaged.
Passport category changes
The Embassy publishes procedures for eligible applicants who need to change the category or status associated with their Myanmar passport.
Passports for children
Specific application procedures are published for eligible children born outside Myanmar who require Myanmar passport documentation.
Travel documents
Myanmar citizens who cannot use a valid passport for their journey may contact the Embassy regarding the appropriate temporary travel-document procedure.
Recommendation letters
The Embassy publishes applications for several types of official recommendation letters, including documents relating to driving licences, student status and other eligible circumstances.
Visa services
The Embassy processes eligible visa applications, including tourist, social, business and certain official or diplomatic visa categories.
Canadian immigration status: The Embassy states that Myanmar passport applicants must include a copy of their valid Canadian Permanent Resident Card, Study Permit or Work Permit, as applicable, together with the other required documents.
Myanmar travel documents
Myanmar Passport Services
The Embassy in Ottawa processes several categories of passport applications for eligible Myanmar citizens in Canada.
Published procedures include passport renewal or replacement, applications following loss or damage, passport-category changes and applications for eligible children born abroad.
The exact supporting documents depend on the applicant’s circumstances. The Embassy requires Myanmar passport applicants to provide evidence of their current Canadian immigration status, such as a valid Permanent Resident Card, Study Permit or Work Permit, where applicable.
The Embassy currently states that a Myanmar passport normally takes approximately 10 business days to issue after all required documents have been completed and accepted. Processing time can vary.
Where documents are returned by mail or courier, applicants must follow the Embassy’s instructions for a computer-generated, prepaid and self-addressed return envelope.
Processing starts after the application is complete: The Embassy states that its processing period begins when all required documentation has been provided, rather than when an incomplete application first arrives.
Travel to Myanmar
Myanmar Visa Applications
Canadian passport holders require appropriate immigration permission to travel to Myanmar. Visa availability and application procedures should be checked immediately before applying.
The Ottawa Embassy currently publishes procedures for several visa categories, including tourist, social, business and certain official or diplomatic visas.
For a standard Embassy tourist-visa application, the published requirements include a completed application form, photographs, a passport valid for at least six months, supporting documents, a flight itinerary and the applicable visa fee.
The Embassy currently states that a tourist visa issued through the mission is valid for three months from the date of issue and permits a stay of up to 28 days. Applications can be sent to the Embassy subject to its current document and return-courier requirements.
Myanmar also has an official government eVisa system. However, the Ministry of Immigration and Population currently displays a notice stating that tourist eVisa applications have been temporarily suspended since April 3, 2025. Travellers should check whether this suspension has been lifted before attempting an online application.
Check visa availability before travel: Immigration procedures can change. Verify the current position directly with the Embassy or Myanmar’s official immigration authorities before purchasing non-refundable travel arrangements.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Review the current Embassy instructions carefully before visiting or mailing passports and other original documents.
Check the consular hours
The Embassy currently publishes separate periods for submitting applications and collecting documents: 10:00 a.m. to noon for submissions and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for collections.
Prepare complete documents
Incomplete passport and visa applications can delay processing. Review the requirements for your exact service before submission.
Use the required return method
Where postal or courier return is permitted, follow the Embassy’s instructions for a prepaid, self-addressed and trackable return envelope or waybill.
Frequently asked questions
Myanmar Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Myanmar Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar is located at 336 Island Park Drive, Ottawa, ON K1Y 0A7, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Myanmar Embassy?
The Embassy’s current telephone number is +1 613 232 9990.
What are the Embassy’s consular hours?
The Embassy currently publishes consular hours from 10:00 a.m. to noon for submitting applications and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for collecting documents.
Can I renew a Myanmar passport in Ottawa?
Yes. The Embassy processes eligible Myanmar passport applications, including renewal and replacement procedures. The required documents depend on the applicant’s circumstances.
How long does a Myanmar passport application take?
The Embassy currently states that issuance takes approximately 10 business days, with a possible variation of about two days, once all required documents are complete.
Does the Embassy accept tourist visa applications?
The Embassy currently publishes a tourist-visa application procedure. Applicants should verify that the procedure remains available and check the current requirements immediately before applying.
Is Myanmar’s tourist eVisa currently available?
Myanmar’s official eVisa website currently displays a notice stating that tourist eVisa applications have been temporarily suspended since April 3, 2025. Check the official immigration website for any announcement that the service has resumed.
Can visa applications be submitted by mail?
The Ottawa Embassy’s published tourist-visa procedure allows completed applications to be sent to the Embassy and requires an appropriate registered prepaid return envelope or courier waybill.
Official information
Sources
Official Canadian and Myanmar government sources used to verify the Embassy, contact details and current consular procedures on this page.