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Canadian Government Offices Abroad

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Where are Canadian government offices located overseas?

bullet How can I contact a Canadian government office abroad?
bullet Where can I get after-hours assistance?


Q: Where are Canadian government offices located overseas?

A: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada can provide consular services to Canadians travelling or residing in over 260 cities in approximately 150 countries. These consular "service points" are found in Canadian embassies, high commissions, consulates general, consulates, consulates headed by honorary consuls, and offices. These offices provide different levels of service to Canadians travelling or residing abroad. The various types of offices are fully explained in the Description of Canadian Government Offices Abroad section. In some locations, Australian offices have agreed to provide consular assistance to Canadians. In return, Canada provides consular services to Australians at other locations.


Q: How can I contact a Canadian government office abroad?

A: A list of all Canadian offices abroad can be found in the List of Canadian Government Offices Abroad. The list provides the address, telephone numbers, fax numbers, e-mail address and Internet address (URL), where available, for each Canadian government office abroad. All of these offices provide assistance to Canadians during normal business hours.


Q: Where can I get after-hours assistance?

A: The Emergency Operations Centre of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. An experienced officer is always available to respond to emergency calls from anywhere in the world.

  • For calls originating in Canada and the U.S., call 1 800 267-6788 or (613) 944-6788.

  • Canadian citizens outside Canada can call collect to (613) 996-8885.

  • Some countries also have toll-free lines to contact the Operations Centre in Ottawa.