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United States (U.S.) Embassy and Consulates in Canada: Complete Guide

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Find the United States (U.S.) embassy and consulates in Canada, learn how to contact them, and discover the services they offer, such as document support.

The U.S. Embassy and consulates in Canada provide consular services to U.S. citizens living, working, studying, or travelling in Canada. They also assist Canadian residents and other foreign nationals who wish to visit, study, work, immigrate, or conduct business in the United States.

Canada has hundreds of thousands of U.S. citizens, and millions of Canadians visit the U.S. annually for tourism, education, employment and family visits. To assist these individuals and to keep up strong diplomatic relations with Canada, the United States maintains an embassy in Ottawa and consulates in several major Canadian cities.

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the U.S. Embassy and consulates in Canada, including their locations, contact information, and the services they provide for U.S. citizens, visa applicants, and travellers.

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Contact Information

The United States is represented in Canada by one embassy in Ottawa and seven consulates general in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Quebec City, Halifax and Winnipeg. These offices provide consular services to U.S. citizens and foreign nationals residing in Canada.

The diplomatic mission of the United States of America in Ottawa serves as the principal diplomatic representation of the U.S. in Canada. Together with the U.S. consulates general located throughout the country, it provides passport and citizenship services, emergency assistance, notarial services, and visa-related support. These offices also play an important role in promoting diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations between the United States and Canada.

The Embassy of the United States in Ottawa and the consulates general across Canada serve different regions of the country. Consular services are generally provided based on your place of residence, and most services require you to schedule an appointment in advance.

U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, Canada (American Embassy, US Embassy, USA Embassy)

U.S. Consulate General in Toronto, Canada

U.S. Consulate General in Vancouver, Canada

U.S. Consulate General in Calgary, Canada

U.S. Consulate General in Montreal, Canada

U.S. Consulate General in Quebec City, Canada

U.S. Consulate General in Halifax, Canada

U.S. Consulate General in Winnipeg, Canada

NOTE: The U.S. Consulate in Winnipeg provides only emergency assistance to Americans in distress. Visa, passport, and notarial services for residents of Manitoba are handled by other U.S. Consulates General, primarily by the Consulate General in Calgary.

Consular Services List

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada provide a variety of consular services to U.S. citizens, Canadian residents, and foreign nationals. These diplomatic missions operate under the U.S. Department of State and support the United States' diplomatic and consular activities in Canada. Many leadership positions within these missions are held by members of the Senior Foreign Service.

For U.S. Citizens (Including Consular Protection)

U.S. citizens living in or visiting Canada may access the following services:

For Canadian Citizens and Foreign Nationals (U.S. Visa Applications and Immigration Services)

Individuals planning to travel to, study in, work in, immigrate to, or conduct business in the United States may obtain:

Commercial and Administrative Services

U.S. diplomatic missions also provide certain administrative and business-related services, including:

Canadian Document Apostille Process for the United States of America

If you plan to use Canadian-issued documents in the United States, you may need to obtain an apostille to certify the legitimacy of the document for official use.

Canada and the United States are both signatories to the Hague Apostille Convention. This means that in most cases, Canadian public documents can be used in the United States without undergoing the traditional authentication and legalization procedures, but rather with an apostille.

Canadian documents must be apostilled by the competent authority responsible for the province or territory where the document was issued or notarized. Federal documents are apostilled by Global Affairs Canada.

Some jurisdictions may have different processing times and submission procedures. Some authorities process applications in person, others process requests only by mail.

Once a Canadian document has been apostilled, it is generally recognized for official use in the United States without additional authentication. However, specific agencies, educational institutions, courts, or employers may impose additional requirements depending on the purpose of the document.

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Frequently Asked Questions

To help you better understand U.S.-Canada consular procedures and apostille requirements, I have compiled answers to some of the most frequently asked questions from clients.

What should I do if I lose my U.S. passport in Canada?

U.S. citizens who lose their passport while in Canada should contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or consulate general as soon as possible. Consular staff can assist with reporting the loss and issuing an emergency passport or replacement passport, depending on the circumstances and travel needs.

Can a U.S. embassy or consulate help during an emergency in Canada?

Yes. U.S. embassies and consulates can help U.S. citizens in emergencies, including arrests, serious illness, natural disasters, accidents or the death of a U.S. citizen abroad. Consular officers cannot provide legal representation or pay personal expenses, but a consul can help people gain access to local resources and communicate with family members when appropriate.

What is the Smart Traveller Enrollment Program (STEP)?

The Smart Traveller Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service offered by the U.S. Department of State that allows U.S. citizens travelling or living abroad to receive security updates, travel advisories, and emergency notifications. Enrollment also helps the embassy or consulate contact travellers more easily during emergencies.

How does the U.S. ambassador to Canada support bilateral relations?

The ambassador to Canada serves as the senior diplomatic representative of the United States in Canada and works with Canadian officials to strengthen cooperation on shared priorities, including trade, security, border management, and economic relations. As of 2026, Ambassador Hoekstra serves as the U.S. ambassador to Canada and works with Canadian officials to support the longstanding partnership between the United States and Canada.

Are U.S. consular services available throughout Canada?

Yes. U.S. consular services are available through the embassy in Ottawa and consulates located across the country, including offices that serve residents of Ontario and other provinces. Before you plan your visit, check the jurisdiction, service availability, and appointment requirements of the office that will handle your request.

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