The Embassy of Ukraine in Canada is located in Ottawa and represents Ukraine in Canada, serving Ukrainian citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 310 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0J9, Canada |
| Telephone | +1 613 230 2961 |
| Emergency phone | +1 613 617 2335 |
| Fax | +1 613 230 2400 |
| emb_ca@mfa.gov.ua | |
| Website | canada.mfa.gov.ua |
| Head of Mission | Andrii Plakhotniuk, Ambassador |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 13:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 14:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
Hours shown: visiting hours of the consular section, according to the Ukrainian foreign ministry website (October 2026). Embassy work schedule: Monday to Friday 09:00–18:00. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Location: The embassy is in the Centretown area of Ottawa, Ontario, less than 1 km in a straight line from Parliament Hill; the nearest airport is Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW), about 11 km away. The nearest rapid-transit station is Parliament (O-Train, less than 1 km). (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Embassy of Ukraine in Canada
The ambassador is Andrii Plakhotniuk, who presented credentials on 24 September 2025, according to the Global Affairs Canada list. The consular section is located at 331 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa; telephone +1 613 230 8015, according to the GAC list. The GAC list also names the mission’s office of the Defence attaché. According to the Global Affairs Canada list, Ukraine also has 1 consulate general and 1 consulate in Canada: Edmonton and Toronto. It also names 1 honorary consular post: Montreal. According to the embassy’s website, the consular section works at a separate address, 331 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1S3 (telephone +1 613 230 8015); appointments are booked online.
Do Ukrainian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Ukraine is not among the visa-exempt countries listed in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (section 190 and Schedule 1.1), so its citizens generally need a temporary resident visa (TRV) to visit Canada.
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Ukrainian authorities ask for:
Passport for travelling abroad (application at a consulate)
- Book an appointment in the electronic queue of the embassy or consulate; applicants over 12 must attend in person
- Your ID card or previous passport for travelling abroad – original and one copy
- A colour photo on a white background (size as specified by the mission)
- Proof of residence or stay abroad (residence permit or visa), original and copy – optional at some missions
- Men aged 18–60: an up-to-date electronic military registration document from the Reserv+ app, printed
- Consular fee as published by the mission (e.g. US$130 for citizens over 16 at the Embassy in Peru)
Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine – passport for travelling abroad (consular service page) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Other embassies in Ottawa
130 other countries are represented in Ottawa, among them: Afghanistan (embassy), Albania (embassy), Algeria (embassy), Argentina (embassy), Armenia (embassy), Australia (high commission), Austria (embassy), Azerbaijan (embassy), Bahamas (high commission), Bangladesh (high commission), Barbados (high commission), United Arab Emirates (embassy), United Kingdom (high commission), United States (embassy), Uruguay (embassy), Venezuela (embassy), Vietnam (embassy), Yemen (embassy), Zambia (high commission), Zimbabwe (embassy). The full list of all 131 missions is on the overview page for Canada.
Closing days
The general holidays under federal law (Canada Labour Code, section 166) are New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (30 September), Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day; provinces and territories set further holidays of their own. The embassy may also close on public holidays of Ukraine.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, Ukrainian citizens can call +1 613 617 2335, the number given by the Ukrainian foreign ministry website. In Canada, dial 911 for the police, an ambulance or the fire service (GOV.UK travel advice). Canadians who need consular help in Ukraine can contact the Embassy of Canada in Kyiv, according to Global Affairs Canada (travel.gc.ca).
Diplomatic missions of Ukraine in Canada
Ukraine in Canada
Measured in a straight line from Ottawa, the nearest other Ukrainian office is the Honorary Consulate (Quebec) in Montreal (about 170 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Ottawa.
- Ottawa – Embassy of Ukraine in Canada (this page)
- Edmonton – Consulate (Alberta)
- Toronto (350 km) – Consulate General (Ontario)
- Montreal (170 km) – Honorary Consulate (Quebec)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Ukraine in Canada
Does Ukraine have consulates in Canada?
Yes. The Global Affairs Canada list names 3 consular posts outside Ottawa, including in Edmonton, Toronto and Montreal.
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Details checked on 24 October 2026. Sources: Global Affairs Canada, Office of Protocol – Foreign Representatives in Canada: diplomatic missions’ and consular offices’ addresses, heads of mission (accessed 24 October 2026), Embassy of Ukraine to Canada – consular section, contact information, Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, section 190 and Schedule 1.1 (Justice Laws Website, current to 30 September 2026), Canada Labour Code, section 166 – general holidays (Justice Laws Website, current to 30 September 2026), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Canada (getting help), canada.mfa.gov.ua.
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