The Consulate of Canada in Düsseldorf is an official consular representation of Canada in Germany, providing consular services for Canadian citizens in North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland.
Contact Details
| Address | Benrather Straße 8, 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 211 172 170 |
| Fax | +49 211 1721 771 |
| ddorf@international.gc.ca | |
| Website | www.international.gc.ca/country-pays/germany-allemagne/dusseldorf.aspx?lang=eng |
| Head of Mission | Ladan Amirazizi, Consul and Head of Office |
| Consular district | North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
All visits by appointment. Emergency consular assistance is available 24/7.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The Canadian Consulate is at Benrather Straße 8 in Düsseldorf’s Carlstadt, between the Königsallee and the old town.
- Contact: ddorf@international.gc.ca or +49 211 172 170.
- Visas for Canada: not issued here; applications are made online.
About the Canadian Consulate in Düsseldorf
The consulate serves Canadians in four western states: North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland. It is led by consul Ladan Amirazizi and also supports trade between Canada and the Rhine-Ruhr and Frankfurt regions.
Which Canadian office is responsible for me?
| Office | Federal states covered |
|---|---|
| Embassy, Berlin | Berlin, Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Lower Saxony, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein, Thuringia |
| Consulate, Düsseldorf | North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland |
| Consulate, Munich | Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg |
Consular services
- Canadian passport applications and help with lost or stolen passports
- Registration of births abroad and proof of citizenship
- Notarial services: certification and authentication of documents
- Information on marriage abroad, pensions and voting from abroad
- Help for Canadians in distress
Documents checklist
Applying for a Canadian passport in Düsseldorf
- Your current or last Canadian passport
- The completed passport application form for applicants abroad
- Two identical passport photos meeting Canadian specifications
- Proof of citizenship if it is your first Canadian passport
- Payment of the fee listed by the Government of Canada
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. All visits are by appointment; contact the consulate by e-mail first.
Visa information
German citizens do not need a visa for Canada for visits of up to six months, but travellers arriving by air need an electronic travel authorization (eTA), which costs CAD 7 and is applied for on the Government of Canada website. Avoid unofficial websites that charge higher fees.
Other consulates and embassies in Düsseldorf
41 other countries are represented in Düsseldorf, among them: China (consulate general), Croatia (consulate general), Czech Republic (consulate general), Democratic Republic of the Congo (honorary), Finland (honorary), France (consulate general), Greece (consulate general), Guatemala (honorary), Hungary (consulate general), Japan (consulate general), Jordan (honorary), Libya (consulate general), Liechtenstein (honorary), Luxembourg (honorary), Madagascar (honorary), Malawi (honorary), Malta (honorary), Monaco (honorary), Mongolia (honorary), South Korea (honorary). The full list of all 42 missions is on the overview page for Germany.
Closing days
Closed on public holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia and on Canadian holidays such as Canada Day (1 July) and Thanksgiving (second Monday in October).
Emergency assistance
Canadians in an emergency can get consular help around the clock: outside office hours, contact Global Affairs Canada’s Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa at +1 613 996 8885 or sos@international.gc.ca.
Canadian missions in Germany
Measured in a straight line from Düsseldorf, the nearest other Canadian office is the Honorary Consulate in Stuttgart (about 320 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Düsseldorf.
- Berlin (480 km) – Embassy of Canada
- Düsseldorf – Consulate (North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland) (this page)
- Munich (490 km) – Consulate (Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg)
- Stuttgart (320 km) – Honorary Consulate (Baden-Württemberg)
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate of Canada in Düsseldorf
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Düsseldorf?
Yes. The consulate offers passport services, by appointment.
I live in Frankfurt. Which Canadian office is responsible?
The Consulate in Düsseldorf, which covers Hesse.
Is there a 24-hour emergency number for Canadians?
Yes: +1 613 996 8885 (Emergency Watch and Response Centre, Ottawa).
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Details checked on 7 October 2026. Sources: Global Affairs Canada, German Federal Foreign Office. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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