Palestinian representation in Canada
Palestinian General Delegation in Ottawa
The Palestinian General Delegation to Canada is based in Ottawa and provides passport, document authentication, power of attorney and other consular services for eligible applicants in Canada.
Contact details
Contact the Palestinian General Delegation in Ottawa
The Palestinian General Delegation to Canada is located on The Driveway in Ottawa.
Before visiting: In-person consular applications require an appointment. Contact the Consular Section by telephone or email before travelling to the Delegation.
Delegation location
Where is the Palestinian General Delegation in Ottawa?
The Palestinian General Delegation to Canada is located at 18 The Driveway in Ottawa.
The official address is 18 The Driveway, Ottawa, ON K2P 1C6, Canada.
Applicants planning to submit a consular application in person should arrange an appointment before visiting.
About the representation
About the Palestinian General Delegation in Ottawa
The Palestinian General Delegation to Canada represents Palestinian interests in Canada. The Delegation was established in Ottawa in 1995.
The office conducts official representation and provides consular services for eligible Palestinians and other applicants in Canada.
Global Affairs Canada currently lists the office as the Palestinian General Delegation among Canada’s Special Representative Offices.
The Delegation is headed by Chief Representative Feda Musa Zaid Abdelhady, who assumed her duties in Canada in June 2026.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Palestinian General Delegation provides a range of consular and document services for eligible applicants in Canada.
Palestinian passports
Eligible applicants can submit applications for the issuance or renewal of Palestinian passports through the Delegation.
Document authentication
The Delegation authenticates eligible Palestinian documents for use in Canada and eligible Canadian documents for use in Palestine, subject to the required prior authentication.
Powers of attorney
General, special and certain other powers of attorney for use in Palestine can be processed through the Delegation under the applicable requirements.
Good Conduct Certificates
Eligible applicants can submit applications for Palestinian Certificates of Good Conduct through the Delegation.
Driver’s licence certification
The Delegation provides certification of eligible Palestinian driver’s licences for use in Canada.
Consular guidance
Applicants can contact the Consular Section for information about current documentary requirements and the appropriate submission procedure.
Palestinian travel documents
Palestinian Passport Issuance and Renewal
The Palestinian General Delegation accepts eligible applications for Palestinian passport issuance and renewal from applicants in Canada.
For Palestinian applicants who hold a Palestinian identity card, the published requirements include the passport and identity card, proof of status or identification in Canada, photographs and supporting documentation appropriate to the application.
A birth certificate is required for a first passport application. Additional documentation is required for lost or damaged passports and for applications involving minors.
The Delegation also publishes a separate procedure for a Palestinian Passport for External Use for eligible Palestinians who do not hold a Palestinian identity card. Eligibility is restricted to applicants who do not hold another passport or travel document and are unable to obtain one.
Submitting a passport application
Eligible passport applications can be submitted in person in Ottawa after arranging an appointment by telephone or email.
The Delegation also accepts qualifying applications by mail. The applicable documents must first meet the Delegation’s notarization requirements, and applicants submitting by mail must include proof of address and a prepaid registered return envelope.
Check the requirements carefully: Passport requirements differ for applicants with a Palestinian identity card, applicants without an identity card, minors and lost or damaged passports. Review the current instructions before submitting an application.
Official documents
Document Authentication and Powers of Attorney
The Delegation provides authentication and power of attorney services for eligible documents intended for use in Palestine or Canada.
Document authentication
The Delegation authenticates eligible documents issued in Palestine for use in Canada and eligible Canadian documents for use in Palestine.
Documents originating in Palestine must first be authenticated by the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Canadian documents must complete the Canadian authentication procedure required by the Delegation before they are submitted for Palestinian authentication.
The Delegation publishes authentication procedures for personal documents such as birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates, Good Conduct Certificates and educational documents, as well as certain commercial documents.
Powers of attorney
Applicants can arrange general and special powers of attorney for eligible matters in Palestine.
Depending on the type of power of attorney, applications may cover matters such as banking, inheritance, passport renewal, marriage, divorce and real estate.
Powers of attorney involving the sale of land or other real estate are subject to additional requirements and must be completed in person where specified by the Delegation.
Property transactions have additional requirements: Do not use the general mail procedure for a power of attorney involving the sale of property without first checking the Delegation’s current instructions.
Planning your visit
Consular Appointments
Applicants submitting consular applications in person should arrange an appointment with the Palestinian General Delegation before visiting.
Appointments can be requested by contacting the Delegation by telephone at +1 613 736 0053 or by emailing consular.ca@mfae.gov.ps.
Several services can also be submitted by mail when the applicant meets the specific notarization, identification and return-mail requirements for that service.
Some transactions require personal attendance. Applicants should therefore check the instructions for their particular service before choosing the mail option.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check the current requirements for your particular consular service before travelling to the Delegation or mailing original documents.
Arrange an appointment
In-person consular applications require an appointment. Contact the Consular Section before travelling to Ottawa.
Check authentication requirements
Documents issued in Canada or Palestine may require prior authentication before the Delegation can process them.
Check whether mail is allowed
Many services allow qualifying applications by mail, but notarization and registered return-envelope requirements apply and some transactions require personal attendance.
Frequently asked questions
Palestinian General Delegation Ottawa FAQ
What is the official Palestinian representation in Ottawa called?
The official name used by the office is the Palestinian General Delegation to Canada. Global Affairs Canada lists it as the Palestinian General Delegation among Canada’s Special Representative Offices.
What is the address of the Palestinian General Delegation?
The Delegation is located at 18 The Driveway, Ottawa, ON K2P 1C6, Canada.
What are the Delegation’s opening hours?
The Delegation currently publishes general opening hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Its consular service pages publish working hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Can I renew a Palestinian passport in Canada?
Yes. Eligible applicants can submit Palestinian passport issuance or renewal applications through the Palestinian General Delegation in Ottawa. Different requirements apply depending on whether the applicant holds a Palestinian identity card.
Do I need an appointment for passport services?
Applicants submitting a passport application in person should arrange an appointment with the Delegation by telephone or consular email before visiting.
Can passport applications be submitted by mail?
Qualifying passport applications can be submitted by mail when the Delegation’s notarization and documentary requirements are met. Proof of address and a prepaid registered return envelope are required.
Does the Delegation authenticate documents?
Yes. The Delegation authenticates eligible Palestinian documents for use in Canada and eligible Canadian documents for use in Palestine. Prior authentication requirements apply.
Can I arrange a Power of Attorney for use in Palestine?
Yes. The Delegation provides procedures for eligible general and special powers of attorney. Additional requirements and personal attendance can apply to powers of attorney involving land or real-estate transactions.
Official information
Sources
Official Palestinian and Canadian sources used to verify the Delegation and current consular procedures on this page.