Diplomatic representation of Norway in Canada
Norwegian Embassy in Ottawa
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Ottawa represents Norway in Canada and provides passport, citizenship, emergency travel document, notarial and other consular services.
Contact details
Contact the Norwegian Embassy in Ottawa
The Royal Norwegian Embassy is located on Metcalfe Street in downtown Ottawa.
Appointment required: The Embassy does not accept walk-in visits for consular matters. Contact the Embassy in advance to arrange an appointment.
Embassy location
Where is the Norwegian Embassy in Ottawa?
The Royal Norwegian Embassy is located at 150 Metcalfe Street in downtown Ottawa.
The official address is 150 Metcalfe Street, Suite 1300, Ottawa, ON K2P 1P1, Canada.
Visitors attending for passport, citizenship, notarial or other consular matters must arrange an appointment before travelling to the Embassy.
About the mission
About the Norwegian Embassy in Ottawa
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Ottawa is Norway’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
The Embassy was established in Ottawa in 1949. Its main role is to promote Norwegian interests in Canada and further develop relations between Norway and Canada.
The mission also provides consular services to Norwegian citizens in Canada, including biometric passport applications, citizenship-related procedures and selected notarial services.
Norway also maintains a network of honorary consulates across Canada. However, regular Norwegian passport applications can no longer be submitted through honorary consulates.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Embassy provides passport, citizenship, notarial and other consular services to eligible Norwegian citizens and applicants in Canada.
Norwegian passports
All regular Norwegian passport applications in Canada must be submitted in person at the Embassy in Ottawa using the Embassy’s biometric passport equipment.
Emergency passports
Norwegian citizens who need to travel urgently without a usable regular passport can contact the Embassy or an appropriate Norwegian consular office about an emergency passport.
Citizenship matters
The Embassy provides appointments for eligible citizenship-related matters. Applicants should contact the Embassy to confirm the procedure and required documents.
Notarial services
Selected notarial and document services are available through the Embassy. Contact the mission before visiting to confirm that the requested service can be provided.
Consular assistance
Norwegian citizens in Canada can contact the Embassy for appropriate assistance in serious consular situations and emergencies.
Visa and immigration guidance
Visa and residence-permit applications from Canada are submitted through VFS Global and handled by the Norwegian Consulate General in New York rather than by the Embassy in Ottawa.
Norwegian travel documents
Norwegian Passport Services
The Embassy in Ottawa is the application location for regular Norwegian biometric passports in Canada.
All regular passport applicants in Canada must apply in person at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Ottawa. Passport applications are no longer accepted at Norway’s honorary consulates in Canada.
Applicants must arrange an appointment in advance by contacting the Embassy at emb.ottawa@mfa.no.
The Embassy takes the applicant’s passport photograph using its own biometric equipment. Applicants aged over 10 provide a signature, while applicants aged over 12 provide a signature and two fingerprints.
All passport applicants must have a Norwegian personal identification number. Additional requirements apply to children and first-time applicants.
Children must also attend: All applicants, including children, must apply for a regular passport at the Embassy in Ottawa. Check the requirements for parental consent and supporting documents before travelling.
Emergency passports
Norwegian citizens who need to travel urgently and cannot use a regular passport should contact the Embassy or their nearest Norwegian consular office and provide their full name, date of birth and travel details.
An emergency-passport application must be submitted in person. Applicants must provide proof of travel, identification and passport photographs meeting the required standards.
Planning your visit
Consular Appointments
All visits to the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Ottawa require an appointment.
The Embassy does not accept walk-in applications for passport, citizenship, notarial or other consular matters.
Passport applicants should request an appointment by emailing emb.ottawa@mfa.no.
Before travelling, applicants should confirm the required original documents and supporting evidence for their specific service.
Do not arrive without an appointment: The Embassy explicitly states that visitors seeking consular services will not be accepted without a prior appointment.
Travel and immigration
Norway Visas and Residence Permits
Visa and residence-permit applications from Canada are not processed by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Ottawa.
The Royal Norwegian Consulate General in New York is responsible for visa and residence-permit applications from Canada and the wider Americas region.
Applicants residing legally in Canada submit their applications through VFS Global. The application centre forwards the documentation to the Consulate General in New York for processing.
Canadian citizens holding a valid Canadian passport can visit Norway for qualifying stays of up to 90 days without a visa. The usual Schengen conditions and 90-days-in-any-180-day-period limit apply.
Travellers planning to work, study, join family or stay for more than the permitted short-stay period should check whether they require a Norwegian residence permit.
Immigration enquiries: Visa and residence-permit applicants should contact VFS Global or use the official Norwegian immigration information. The Embassy in Ottawa is not involved in processing these applications.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Confirm your appointment and prepare the documents required for your particular consular procedure before travelling to Ottawa.
Book first
All Embassy visits are appointment-only. Passport and other consular applicants should contact the Embassy before travelling.
Passport applicants must attend
Regular Norwegian passport applications in Canada require personal attendance at the Embassy in Ottawa for biometric processing.
Use VFS for immigration
Visa and residence-permit applications follow a separate process through VFS Global and the Norwegian Consulate General in New York.
Frequently asked questions
Norwegian Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Norwegian Embassy in Ottawa?
The Royal Norwegian Embassy is located at 150 Metcalfe Street, Suite 1300, Ottawa, ON K2P 1P1, Canada.
What are the Embassy’s opening hours?
The Embassy is currently open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All visits require an appointment.
Can I renew a Norwegian passport in Ottawa?
Yes. All regular Norwegian passport applications in Canada must currently be submitted in person at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Ottawa.
Can I apply for a Norwegian passport at an honorary consulate in Canada?
No. Regular passport applications have not been accepted at Norway’s honorary consulates in Canada since June 2021. Applicants, including children, must attend the Embassy in Ottawa.
Do I need an appointment for the Norwegian Embassy?
Yes. The Embassy states that all visitors seeking passport, citizenship, notarial or other consular services must have an appointment. Walk-in applications are not accepted.
Can I obtain an emergency Norwegian passport in Canada?
Eligible Norwegian citizens who need to travel urgently can contact the Embassy or an appropriate Norwegian consular office about an emergency passport. The application must be submitted in person and supporting documentation is required.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa to visit Norway?
Canadian citizens holding a valid Canadian passport can visit Norway without a visa for qualifying stays of up to 90 days. The Schengen 90-days-in-any-180-day-period rule applies.
Where are Norwegian visa applications from Canada processed?
Visa and residence-permit applications are submitted through VFS Global in Canada and are handled by the Royal Norwegian Consulate General in New York. The Embassy in Ottawa does not process these applications.
Official information
Sources
Official Norwegian government sources used to verify the Embassy, passport services and current visa procedures on this page.