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Canadian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The Canadian Embassy in Saudi Arabia is also responsible for representing Canadian interests in Yemen, Bahrain, and Oman.

Contact Information

 Address, phone, fax, email

Street Address

The Canadian Embassy
Diplomatic Quarter
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Postal Address

The Canadian Embassy
P.O. Box 94321
Riyadh, 11693, Saudi Arabia

Telephone:
(011 966 1) 488 2288

Fax:
(011 966 1) 488 1997

Email: ryadh@dfait-maeci.gc.ca


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 Hours of Operation

Saturday to Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


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 After-hours emergency contact information

If you call the local number 9661 488 2288 or toll free within Saudi Arabia: 800 814 0139 after hours you will immediately be connected to the Watch Office in Ottawa.

Canadian citizens may also access our Watch Office in Ottawa, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at no charge by calling collect to (613) 996-8885 or via TTY by dialling (613) 944-1310.


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 Services offered at this Embassy

  • Visas and Immigration
    The Canadian Embassy in Saudi Arabia processes permits for students, visitor visas and temporary work visas. All immigration applications are handled through the Canadian High Commission in the United Kingdom.
  • Trade and investment
    Services promoting Canada's economic interests in Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Bahrain, and Oman.

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 Statutory Holidays for 2005

January 1 Saturday New Year's Day
January 22 Saturday Eid Al Adha
January 23 Sunday Eid Al Adha
March 26 Saturday Good Friday (in lieu)
May 21 Saturday Victoria Day (in lieu)
September 3 Saturday Labour Day (in lieu)
November 5 Saturday Eid Al Fitr
November 6 Sunday Eid Al Fitr
December 25 Sunday Christmas Day
December 26 Monday Boxing Day

Last Updated:
2005-03-24

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