Diplomatic representation of Tunisia in Canada
Tunisian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia in Ottawa represents Tunisia in Canada and provides consular services for Tunisian citizens and other eligible applicants.
Contact details
Contact the Tunisian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia is located on O’Connor Street in Ottawa.
Before visiting: Check the current requirements for your particular consular service and whether an appointment is required before travelling to the Embassy.
Embassy location
Where is the Tunisian Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia is located at 515 O’Connor Street in Ottawa.
The official address is 515 O’Connor Street, Ottawa, ON K1S 3P8, Canada.
About the mission
About the Tunisian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia in Ottawa is Tunisia’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
The Embassy represents Tunisia in its official relations with Canada and supports bilateral political, economic, cultural and other cooperation between the two countries.
The mission also provides consular services for eligible Tunisian citizens living abroad and serves as an official point of contact for consular and administrative matters.
Tunisia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad also operates the E-Consulat platform, which provides information and online access to a range of consular procedures.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
Tunisia provides a broad range of services for Tunisian citizens living abroad.
Consular registration
Tunisian citizens residing abroad can register with the responsible Tunisian consular mission and obtain or renew a consular registration card.
Passports
Eligible Tunisian citizens can apply for a first passport, renew an existing passport or request a replacement following loss or other qualifying circumstances.
National ID cards
Tunisia’s consular service provides national identity card procedures for eligible Tunisian citizens residing abroad.
Emergency travel documents
Eligible Tunisian citizens who require an emergency travel document can use the applicable laissez-passer procedure.
Document services
Available consular procedures include signature legalization, certification of copies and authentication of eligible signatures and documents.
Civil status
Tunisia’s consular network provides procedures relating to births, marriages, deaths, divorce records and other civil-status matters.
Tunisian travel documents
Passports and Travel Documents
Tunisian citizens residing within the responsible consular district can access passport procedures through Tunisia’s consular network.
The official Tunisian E-Consulat provides procedures for first passport applications, passport renewals and replacement passports.
For an adult first-time passport application, the published requirements include an application form, a copy of the Tunisian national identity card, proof relating to the applicant’s residence abroad, photographs and the applicable consular fee.
Requirements differ for minors and can include a Tunisian birth certificate, foreign birth record, parental authorization and identification documents belonging to a parent.
Passport renewal
For an adult renewal, the official consular guidance includes the existing passport, Tunisian civil-status and identity documentation, proof of residence and photographs among the required documents.
Lost passports
Replacement of a lost passport requires additional evidence. The official procedure includes a declaration describing the loss and a loss report issued by the competent local authorities.
Appointment requirements: Tunisia’s E-Consulat passport procedures include an appointment step. Check the current Ottawa-specific arrangements before travelling to the Embassy.
Official records
Civil Status and Document Services
Tunisia’s consular network provides services covering important civil-status events and official documents.
The official E-Consulat lists procedures for the transcription of births, marriages, deaths and divorces into Tunisian civil-status records.
Other available procedures include requests for birth, marriage and death certificates as well as certificates relating to nationality and civil status.
The consular service also provides procedures for signature legalization, certification of true copies and authentication of eligible signatures and documents.
The required supporting documents vary according to the service and the applicant’s circumstances. Check the current E-Consulat instructions and confirm Ottawa-specific submission arrangements before providing original documents.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Review the current procedure for your service before travelling to the Embassy in Ottawa.
Check the E-Consulat
Tunisia’s official E-Consulat provides current requirements for passport, identity, civil-status and document procedures.
Check appointment requirements
Some consular procedures include an appointment step. Confirm whether an appointment is required for your particular application before visiting.
Prepare supporting documents
Requirements can include Tunisian identity and civil-status documents, proof of residence in Canada, photographs and other service-specific evidence.
Frequently asked questions
Tunisian Embassy Ottawa FAQ
Is there a Tunisian Embassy in Canada?
Yes. The Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia is a resident diplomatic mission in Ottawa.
What is the address of the Tunisian Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy is located at 515 O’Connor Street, Ottawa, ON K1S 3P8, Canada.
What are the telephone numbers of the Tunisian Embassy?
The Embassy can currently be reached at +1 613 237 0330 and +1 613 237 0332.
What is the Embassy’s email address?
Global Affairs Canada currently lists tunisianembassycanada@diplomatie.gov.tn.
Who is the Tunisian Ambassador to Canada?
Global Affairs Canada currently lists Lassaad Boutara as Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to Canada.
Can Tunisian citizens apply for passports through the consular service?
Yes. Tunisia’s official E-Consulat provides procedures for first passport applications, renewals and replacement passports for eligible Tunisian citizens residing abroad.
What should I do if my Tunisian passport is lost in Canada?
The replacement procedure requires additional documentation, including a declaration concerning the circumstances of the loss and a loss report issued by the competent local authorities.
Does Tunisia provide civil-status services for citizens abroad?
Yes. Tunisia’s consular services include procedures relating to births, marriages, deaths, divorces and requests for eligible civil-status certificates.
Do I need an appointment for a passport application?
The official E-Consulat passport procedures include an appointment step. Applicants should confirm the current arrangements for Ottawa before travelling to the Embassy.
Official information
Sources
Official Tunisian and Canadian government sources used to verify the Embassy and current consular information on this page.