Canada Consulate General Minneapolis

Before your visit

• Location: The consulate general is in the Downtown West area of Minneapolis, Minnesota, less than 1 km in a straight line from the centre of Minneapolis; the nearest large airport is Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), about 11 km away. (distances: OpenStreetMap, airports: FAA passenger boarding data CY 2025)

About the Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis

The consul general is Beth Richardson, according to Global Affairs Canada. Its consular district covers Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota. It is one of 12 career consular posts of Canada in the United States listed by Global Affairs Canada. In Canada, the United States is represented by the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa (ca.usembassy.gov), according to the Congressional Directory.

Which Canadian office is responsible for me?

Source: Global Affairs Canada – office page on international.gc.ca (date modified 2026-08-31).

Note: the source lists Delaware under more than one office; if you live there, check with the offices concerned which one is responsible for your place of residence.

Do I need an appointment?

Yes. According to Global Affairs Canada, consular services at the consulate general are by appointment.

Documents checklist

What Canadian citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Canadian government information:

Renewing a Canadian passport outside Canada and the US

• Possible if your last passport was an adult 5- or 10-year passport, issued when you were 16 or older and within the last 15 years, with unchanged personal details
• Form PPTC 482 (adult abroad simplified renewal) with your most recent passport’s number, issue and expiry dates
• Two identical passport photos meeting Canadian requirements (photographer’s details and date on the back of one)
• Two references aged 18+ who have known you for at least 2 years (not family members); no guarantor needed
• Lost, stolen or damaged valid passport: also form PPTC 203 and an extra fee
• Submit by mail or in person at a Government of Canada office abroad – check which option your office accepts

Sources: Government of Canada – renew a passport outside Canada and the US, Government of Canada – what you need to renew your passport abroad (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate general.

Other consulates in Minneapolis

10 other countries are represented in Minneapolis: Austria (honorary), Bahamas (honorary), Czech Republic (honorary), France (honorary), Germany (honorary), Luxembourg (honorary), Norway (honorary), Romania (honorary), Spain (honorary), Sweden (honorary).

Closing days

According to Global Affairs Canada, the consulate general is closed on these days in 2026:

• 1 January 2026 – New Year’s Day
• 3 April 2026 – Good Friday
• 25 May 2026 – Memorial Day
• 1 July 2026 – Canada Day
• 6 July 2026 – Independence Day (in lieu of July 4th)
• 7 September 2026 – Labour Day
• 12 October 2026 – Thanksgiving Day (Canada)/Indigenous Day (U.S.)
• 26 November 2026 – Thanksgiving (U.S.)
• 27 November 2026 – Day after Thanksgiving (U.S.)
• 25 December 2026 – Christmas Day
• 28 December 2026 – Boxing Day (in lieu of December 26th)

Emergency assistance

According to Global Affairs Canada, emergency consular assistance for Canadians is available 24/7; the office lists +1 844-880-6519 as its telephone number and +1 202-931-0753 for SMS, Signal and WhatsApp messages. In the United States, dial 911 for an ambulance, the fire service or the police (GOV.UK travel advice). US citizens who need consular help in Canada can contact the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa.

Diplomatic missions of Canada in the United States

Canada in the United States

• Washington, D.C. – Embassy of Canada in the United States
• Atlanta – Consulate General (Georgia)
• Boston – Consulate General (Massachusetts)
• Chicago – Consulate General (Illinois)
• Dallas – Consulate General (Texas)
• Denver – Consulate General (Colorado)
• Detroit – Consulate General (Michigan)
• Los Angeles – Consulate General (California)
• Miami – Consulate General (Florida)
• Minneapolis – Consulate General (this page)
• New York – Consulate General (New York)
• San Francisco – Consulate General (California)
• Seattle – Consulate General (Washington)