Diplomatic representation of Poland in Canada
Polish Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Ottawa represents Poland in Canada. Its Consular and Polish Diaspora Section provides passport, citizenship, visa, legal and other consular services within its consular district.
Contact details
Contact the Polish Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Poland and its Consular and Polish Diaspora Section are located at 443 Daly Avenue in Ottawa.
Tuesday: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Appointment required: Consular visits must normally be booked in advance through Poland’s e-Consulate system. Passport, visa, legal, citizenship and Polish diaspora matters use the official appointment system.
Embassy location
Where is the Polish Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Republic of Poland is located at 443 Daly Avenue in Ottawa.
The Consular and Polish Diaspora Section uses the same address, but consular visitors should use the entrance from Wurtemburg Street.
About the mission
About the Polish Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Ottawa is Poland’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
The Embassy represents Poland in its official relations with Canada and supports political, economic, cultural and other bilateral cooperation.
Its Consular and Polish Diaspora Section provides consular services within the Ottawa consular district.
Poland also maintains Consulates General in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, each with its own territorial consular district.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Consular and Polish Diaspora Section provides a range of services for Polish citizens and other eligible applicants within its district.
Passport services
Eligible Polish citizens can apply for biometric and temporary passports through the Consular Section under the applicable passport procedure.
Citizenship matters
The Consular Section handles eligible procedures concerning the granting, confirmation, restoration and renunciation of Polish citizenship.
Legal matters
Polish consular services include eligible legal and notarial procedures, certifications and other document-related matters.
Visa applications
Applicants residing within the Ottawa consular district who require a Polish Schengen or national visa can use the applicable visa procedure.
Emergency assistance
Polish citizens can contact the Consular Section for appropriate assistance in serious emergencies requiring immediate consular intervention.
Polish diaspora matters
The section also handles eligible matters relating to the Polish community and Polish diaspora within its area of responsibility.
Planning your visit
Consular Appointments
Visits to the Consular and Polish Diaspora Section normally require an advance appointment.
Appointments for passport, visa, legal, citizenship and Polish diaspora matters are booked through Poland’s official e-Consulate system.
Applicants select the appropriate consular service and available appointment when registering in the system.
The current public service hours in Ottawa are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Do not visit without checking your procedure: Book the appropriate service through e-Consulate and review the document requirements for your application before travelling to Ottawa.
Polish travel documents
Polish Passport Services
Polish citizens can apply for passport services through the Consular Section in Ottawa when the applicable requirements are met.
The official Polish consular service provides procedures for adult passports, passports for children, temporary passports, consent for a child’s passport and reporting lost or damaged passport documents.
Passport procedures that require a visit should be booked through the e-Consulate appointment system.
Temporary passports
Eligible applicants can apply for a temporary Polish passport at a Polish consular post. Applications for a temporary passport must be submitted in person.
Temporary passports can be issued in qualifying circumstances, including certain urgent situations involving illness, a death in the family, lost or stolen documents or another documented need for urgent travel.
In a genuine emergency, applicants should contact the consular post directly and explain the circumstances rather than relying only on the standard appointment process.
Personal attendance: Passport requirements differ according to the applicant’s age and type of passport requested. Review the current instructions for your exact passport procedure before booking.
Polish nationality matters
Polish Citizenship Services
Poland’s consular offices in Canada provide procedures relating to several types of citizenship matters.
Current services include applications concerning the granting of Polish citizenship, confirmation of possession or loss of Polish citizenship, restoration of Polish citizenship and renunciation of Polish citizenship.
The correct procedure depends on the applicant’s circumstances. Some applications can be submitted by mail when the relevant signature and document requirements are met, while other steps may require attendance before a consul.
Applicants should also note that Canadian public documents used in Polish citizenship procedures may require an Apostille under the applicable Hague Convention procedure.
For confirmation of Polish citizenship, applicants can provide documents that help establish Polish citizenship through themselves, their parents or earlier ancestors, including relevant civil-status records and historical Polish documents.
Citizenship cases can require extensive documentation: Check the specific official procedure before booking an appointment or mailing documents, particularly where foreign civil-status records or historical citizenship evidence are involved.
Travel and immigration
Polish Visa Applications
Applicants who require a visa for Poland must apply through the Polish consular office responsible for their place of residence.
The Polish consular network in Canada processes both C-type Schengen visas and D-type national visas for eligible applicants.
Visa applications must be submitted in person. Applications are not accepted by regular mail, email or fax.
Appointments for both Schengen and national visa applications are booked through the e-Consulate system.
Applicants should use the consular district corresponding to their place of residence. Residents outside the Ottawa district may therefore need to apply through the Consulate General in Montreal, Toronto or Vancouver.
Apply at the correct consular post: Visa applications are territorial. Check your consular district before booking an appointment through e-Consulate.
Ottawa consular district
Consular Jurisdiction
The Consular and Polish Diaspora Section in Ottawa has a defined territorial district within Ontario.
The Ottawa consular district includes the City of Ottawa and the Ontario areas of Ottawa-Carleton, Lanark, Prescott-Russell, Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry, Leeds-Grenville, Frontenac, Lennox, Addington and Renfrew.
Other parts of Canada are served by Poland’s Consulates General in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.
Montreal
The Consulate General in Montreal serves Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
Toronto
The Consulate General in Toronto serves the remainder of Ontario as applicable, together with Manitoba and Nunavut.
Vancouver
The Consulate General in Vancouver serves British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories and Yukon.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Confirm your consular district, book the correct service and prepare the required documents before travelling to the Embassy.
Book through e-Consulate
Consular visits normally require advance registration through Poland’s official e-Consulate appointment system.
Use the consular entrance
The Consular and Polish Diaspora Section is at 443 Daly Avenue, with its visitor entrance from Wurtemburg Street.
Check your jurisdiction
Ottawa serves a defined part of Ontario. Applicants elsewhere in Canada should use the appropriate Polish Consulate General.
Frequently asked questions
Polish Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Polish Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Republic of Poland is located at 443 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 6H3, Canada.
Where is the entrance to the Consular Section?
The Consular and Polish Diaspora Section uses the Embassy address at 443 Daly Avenue, but consular visitors should enter from Wurtemburg Street.
Do I need an appointment for the Polish Consular Section in Ottawa?
Yes. Consular visits normally require advance booking through Poland’s official e-Consulate system.
What are the consular service hours?
The current public service hours are Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Wednesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Can I apply for a Polish passport in Ottawa?
Yes. The Consular Section provides passport services for eligible Polish citizens within its consular district. Check the requirements for your passport type and book the required appointment before visiting.
Does the Embassy handle Polish citizenship matters?
Yes. Polish consular services include procedures for granting citizenship, confirming possession or loss of citizenship, restoring citizenship and renouncing citizenship.
Can I apply for a Polish visa in Ottawa?
If you require a visa and live within the Ottawa consular district, you can apply through the Consular Section. Visa applications must be submitted in person after booking through e-Consulate.
Does the Ottawa Consular Section serve all of Ontario?
No. Ottawa has a defined district covering the City of Ottawa and specified surrounding Ontario counties. Other areas are served by the appropriate Polish Consulate General.
Official information
Sources
Official Polish and Canadian government sources used to verify the Embassy, consular district and current procedures on this page.