Diplomatic representation of Romania in Canada
Romanian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Romania in Ottawa represents Romania in Canada and provides passport, travel document, citizenship and other consular services for eligible applicants.
Contact details
Contact the Romanian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Romania is located on Rideau Street in Ottawa.
Before visiting: Romanian consular procedures are managed through the official eConsulat system. Select Canada and the appropriate Romanian consular post, choose the required service and follow the current application instructions before travelling to the Embassy.
Embassy location
Where is the Romanian Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of Romania is located at 655 Rideau Street in Ottawa.
The official address is 655 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 6A3, Canada.
About the mission
About the Romanian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Romania in Ottawa is Romania’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
The Embassy represents Romania in its official relations with Canada and supports political, economic, cultural and other bilateral cooperation.
Romanian citizens and other eligible applicants can also access consular services through Romania’s diplomatic and consular network in Canada.
Applications for many Romanian consular procedures are initiated through the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘ eConsulat platform.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
Romania provides a wide range of consular services through its diplomatic missions and consular offices abroad.
Passport services
Eligible Romanian citizens can apply for electronic and temporary Romanian passports through the appropriate Romanian consular post.
Emergency travel documents
Romanian citizens abroad who no longer have a valid travel document can apply for an emergency travel document to return to Romania.
Citizenship matters
Romania’s consular system provides procedures relating to eligible Romanian citizenship applications and citizenship-status matters.
Civil-status services
Eligible civil-status procedures involving Romanian citizens abroad are available through Romania’s consular service system.
Notarial services
Romanian consular posts provide eligible notarial and document procedures under Romanian law.
Other consular procedures
Additional services are available through eConsulat. Applicants should select their country and responsible consular post to see the requirements for the service they need.
Online consular services
Using Romania’s eConsulat System
Romania uses the official eConsulat platform to organize consular applications and provide service-specific requirements.
Applicants can use eConsulat to identify the required service, review the applicable conditions and supporting documents, submit information required for the application process and follow the instructions for the responsible Romanian consular post.
When using the platform, select Canada and the appropriate Romanian mission or consular office for your place of residence.
The available procedure depends on the service requested. Personal attendance is required for services involving identity verification, biometrics or other procedures that must be completed before a consular officer.
Start online: Do not rely on a general Embassy visit for a consular application. Begin with the official eConsulat service and follow the instructions generated for your particular procedure and responsible consular post.
Romanian travel documents
Romanian Passport Services
Romanian citizens abroad can apply for electronic passports and, in qualifying circumstances, temporary passports through Romanian consular posts.
Electronic passports
Adult Romanian citizens can apply for a Romanian electronic passport through the appropriate consular procedure.
Romania currently issues an adult electronic passport with a validity of 10 years in the applicable cases.
Passport applications submitted at Romanian consular posts outside the European Union are processed by the competent authorities in Romania. The official eConsulat information states that the statutory processing period for applications submitted at consulates in non-EU countries can be up to 60 working days.
Applicants can specify the location where the completed passport should be collected, subject to the applicable rules.
Temporary passports
Romania also provides a temporary passport procedure for applicants who meet the legal requirements for this type of document.
For qualifying adult Romanian citizens domiciled abroad, the temporary passport is currently valid for one year and cannot be extended.
Choose the correct passport procedure: Requirements differ according to residence, age and the type of passport requested. Use eConsulat to select the correct service before submitting an application.
Emergency return to Romania
Emergency Travel Documents
Romanian diplomatic missions and consular offices can issue a travel document to eligible Romanian citizens abroad who no longer possess a valid travel document.
The Romanian Travel Title (Titlu de călătorie) is intended to enable an eligible Romanian citizen abroad to return to Romania when the person no longer has a valid passport or other valid Romanian travel document.
For adults, the document is valid for a maximum of 30 days.
Applicants should provide available Romanian identity documents, such as a Romanian identity card or previous passport. Other Romanian documents can also assist with identification when the usual documents are unavailable.
If the applicant has no Romanian identity or civil-status documents and the mission cannot establish the person’s identity and Romanian citizenship using available records, additional identification procedures in Romania may be necessary.
Emergency document: A Travel Title is intended for return to Romania when a Romanian citizen abroad does not have a valid travel document. It is not a substitute for an ordinary passport for general international travel.
Romanian nationality matters
Romanian Citizenship Services
Romania’s eConsulat system provides access to eligible citizenship-related procedures for applicants abroad.
Available procedures depend on the legal basis of the citizenship application and the applicant’s individual circumstances.
For example, Romania publishes a reacquisition procedure for eligible former Romanian citizens and certain descendants under the applicable provisions of Romanian citizenship law.
Such applications can require extensive supporting evidence, including identity documents, foreign criminal-record certificates and civil-status records concerning the applicant and, where applicable, parents or grandparents.
Foreign documents can require an Apostille or other applicable legalization formalities and Romanian translations, depending on the issuing country and the procedure involved.
Check the exact legal procedure: Citizenship requirements depend heavily on the applicant’s circumstances and the provision under which citizenship is requested. Use the official eConsulat instructions rather than a generic document list.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Use Romania’s official consular system and prepare the requirements for your specific service before travelling to the Embassy.
Start with eConsulat
Select Canada, the responsible Romanian consular post and the service you require before planning an in-person visit.
Bring original documents
Passport and many other procedures require original identification and supporting documents. Check the service-specific requirements before attending.
Check foreign-document requirements
Canadian and other foreign documents used in Romanian procedures may require an Apostille, legalization or Romanian translation depending on the service.
Frequently asked questions
Romanian Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Romanian Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of Romania is located at 655 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 6A3, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Romanian Embassy?
Global Affairs Canada currently lists the Embassy telephone numbers as +1 613 789 3709, +1 613 789 5345, +1 613 789 4037 and +1 613 789 4038.
How do I apply for Romanian consular services in Canada?
Romania uses its official eConsulat platform for consular procedures. Select Canada, the appropriate Romanian consular post and the service required, then follow the current application instructions.
Can I apply for a Romanian passport in Canada?
Yes. Eligible Romanian citizens can apply for passport services through Romanian consular posts in Canada. Use eConsulat to select the appropriate passport procedure and responsible post.
How long is an adult Romanian electronic passport valid?
The standard electronic passport issued to eligible adult Romanian citizens is currently valid for 10 years and cannot be extended.
What is a Romanian Travel Title?
A Travel Title is an emergency travel document that can be issued to an eligible Romanian citizen abroad who no longer has a valid travel document and needs to return to Romania.
How long is a Romanian Travel Title valid?
For an adult Romanian citizen, the Travel Title is valid for a maximum of 30 days.
Does the Romanian consular system handle citizenship applications?
Yes. Romania provides several citizenship-related procedures through its consular system. The requirements depend on the legal basis of the application and the applicant’s individual circumstances.
Official information
Sources
Official Romanian and Canadian government sources used to verify the Embassy and current consular procedures on this page.