Diplomatic representation of the United Arab Emirates in Canada
UAE Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Ottawa represents the UAE in Canada and provides consular assistance, document attestation and other official services.
Contact details
Contact the UAE Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates is located on Boteler Street in Ottawa.
Before visiting: Check the current procedure for your service before travelling to the Embassy. Document attestation applications have specific authentication, payment and submission requirements.
Embassy location
Where is the UAE Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates is located at 125 Boteler Street in Ottawa.
The official address is 125 Boteler Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 0A4, Canada.
About the mission
About the UAE Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Ottawa is the UAE’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
The Embassy works to strengthen bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates and Canada and supports cooperation and partnerships across political, economic, cultural and other areas.
The mission also provides consular services and serves as an official point of contact for UAE citizens in Canada and eligible applicants requiring consular assistance.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Embassy provides consular assistance and document-related services in Canada.
Document attestation
The Consular Section processes eligible Canadian educational, personal, commercial and other documents that require attestation for use in the United Arab Emirates.
UAE documents
Eligible documents issued in the United Arab Emirates that already carry the required UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs authentication can also be submitted to the Embassy for applicable services.
Assistance for UAE citizens
UAE nationals in Canada can contact the Embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for eligible consular and emergency assistance.
Travel and consular information
The Embassy provides official information relating to consular procedures and travel to the United Arab Emirates.
Documents for use in the UAE
Document Attestation at the UAE Embassy
The Embassy publishes specific procedures for the attestation of documents issued in Canada.
Eligible Canadian documents must complete the applicable Canadian authentication process before they are submitted to the UAE Embassy for attestation.
The Embassy’s current Ottawa instructions state that documents for attestation are submitted by mail to:
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates
Attn: Consular Section
125 Boteler Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 0A4
Canada
The Embassy accepts online payment for its document services and currently states a minimum processing period of approximately 3–5 business days.
Personal and educational documents
Documents that may be eligible for attestation include degrees, diplomas, transcripts, educational certificates, birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, fingerprint records, employment certificates, personal powers of attorney, certificates of good conduct and medical reports.
For degrees or diplomas issued by Canadian universities or institutions, the Embassy currently requires an official sealed transcript to be mailed directly by the institution to the Consular Section. Electronic transcripts are not accepted for this procedure.
Documents issued outside Canada
The Ottawa Embassy states that educational documents issued outside Canada should be processed through the UAE Embassy responsible for the country in which the documents were issued.
Check before sending documents: Attestation requirements and fees depend on the document category and can change. Review the Embassy’s current instructions before mailing original documents or making payment.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check whether your service requires an in-person visit or can be completed through the Embassy’s published remote procedures.
Check the service procedure
Document attestation and other consular services have different requirements. Review the current official instructions for your service first.
Authenticate documents first
Canadian documents requiring UAE attestation generally need to complete the applicable Canadian authentication process before submission to the Embassy.
Use the correct submission method
The Embassy currently instructs applicants to submit eligible documents for attestation by mail and to use its online payment system.
Frequently asked questions
UAE Embassy Ottawa FAQ
Is there a UAE Embassy in Canada?
Yes. The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates is a resident diplomatic mission in Ottawa.
What is the address of the UAE Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy is located at 125 Boteler Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 0A4, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the UAE Embassy?
The Embassy can currently be reached at +1 613 565 7272.
What is the email address of the UAE Embassy?
The Embassy currently lists ottawaemb.consulate@mofa.gov.ae.
What are the UAE Embassy’s working hours?
The Embassy currently publishes working hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Saturday and Sunday are weekend days.
Can the UAE Embassy attest Canadian documents?
Yes. The Consular Section processes eligible Canadian educational, personal, commercial and other documents after the applicable Canadian authentication requirements have been completed.
How are documents submitted for UAE attestation in Ottawa?
The Embassy currently instructs applicants to submit eligible documents by mail to its Consular Section at 125 Boteler Street and to make the applicable payment online.
How long does UAE document attestation take in Ottawa?
The Embassy currently states a minimum processing period of approximately 3–5 business days for document attestation. Applicants should allow additional time for mailing and any prior authentication requirements.
Can I send an electronic university transcript?
For Canadian university degrees and diplomas, the Embassy currently requires an official sealed transcript to be mailed directly by the Canadian university or institution to the Consular Section. Electronic transcripts are not accepted for this procedure.
Official information
Sources
Official UAE and Canadian government sources used to verify the Embassy and current consular information on this page.