The Embassy of Canada in Berlin serves as the main point of contact for Canadian nationals in Germany, handling consular matters and bilateral diplomatic relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Canadian Embassy in Berlin, Leipziger Platz 17, 10117 Berlin, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 30 20 31 20 |
| Fax | +49 30 20 31 25 90 |
| brlin@international.gc.ca | |
| Website | www.kanada.de |
| Social Media | Facebook · X · Linkedin |
| Head of Mission | Ms. Vera Natalie Alexander, Ambassador |
Opening Hours Embassy
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening Hours Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 12:00 / 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Please note that opening hours may change on public holidays. Contact the embassy to confirm current times.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The Canadian Embassy is at Leipziger Platz 17, right next to Potsdamer Platz. The building faces the octagonal square and is easy to reach by U-Bahn, S-Bahn and bus.
- Telephone: +49 30 20 31 20.
- Do you need to come? Visa, eTA and immigration applications are handled online by the Canadian government, not at the embassy counter.
About the Canadian Embassy in Berlin
The embassy represents Canada in Germany. Both countries are NATO and G7 partners, and Germany is one of Canada’s most important trading partners in Europe.
Canada also has consulates in Düsseldorf and Munich and an honorary consul in Stuttgart.
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 |
| Honorary Consulate, Stuttgart | Baden-Württemberg |
The consulates in Düsseldorf and Munich are open in the mornings; afternoon visits are by appointment.
Consular services
- Canadian passports and emergency travel documents
- Proof of Canadian citizenship and citizenship questions
- Notarial services and authentication of documents
- Help for Canadians in distress in Germany
- Information on studying, working and immigrating to Canada
Documents checklist
Applying for a Canadian passport in Germany
- Your current or last Canadian passport
- The completed passport application form for applicants abroad
- Two identical passport photos that meet Canadian specifications
- Proof of citizenship if you are applying for the first time
- Payment of the fee as listed by the Government of Canada
Visa information
Travelling from Germany to Canada
German citizens do not need a visa for stays of up to six months for tourism, business or transit. If you fly, you need an electronic travel authorization (eTA).
- The eTA costs CAD 7 (about EUR 5) and is applied for on the Government of Canada website before you fly.
- Use only the official government website. Unofficial sites charge much higher fees.
- No eTA is needed if you arrive by land or sea, for example from the USA.
- Work, study and longer stays require a permit or visa before entry.
Travelling from Canada to Germany
Canadian citizens can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days within any 180 days.
Other consulates and embassies in Berlin
161 other countries are represented in Berlin, among them: Cabo Verde (embassy), Chad (embassy), Chile (embassy), China (embassy), Colombia (embassy), Costa Rica (embassy), Croatia (embassy), Cuba (embassy), Cyprus (embassy), Czech Republic (embassy), Côte d’Ivoire (embassy), Democratic Republic of the Congo (embassy), Denmark (embassy), Djibouti (embassy), Dominican Republic (embassy), Ecuador (embassy), Egypt (embassy), El Salvador (embassy), Equatorial Guinea (embassy), Republic of the Congo (embassy). The full list of all 162 missions is on the overview page for Germany.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on German public holidays in Berlin and on Canadian holidays, including Canada Day on 1 July and Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October.
Emergency assistance
Canadian nationals in Germany
Outside office hours, Canadians can call the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa, which is open 24 hours: +1 613 996 8885.
German nationals in Canada
The German Consulate General in Toronto handles all consular matters for Canada. Schengen visa applications from the Ottawa region and the Montreal district are handled by the Austrian Embassy in Ottawa.
Diplomatic missions between Canada and Germany
Canada in Germany
Measured in a straight line from Berlin, the nearest other Canadian office is the Consulate in Düsseldorf (about 480 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Berlin.
- Berlin – Embassy of Canada (this page)
- Düsseldorf – Consulate (480 km) (North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland)
- Munich – Consulate (500 km) (Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg)
- Stuttgart – Honorary Consulate (510 km) (Baden-Württemberg)
Germany in Canada
- Ottawa – German Embassy (no consular services)
- Toronto – Consulate General, responsible for all consular matters
- Montreal – Consulate General
- Vancouver – Consulate General
- Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Saskatoon, St. John’s, Winnipeg – Honorary Consulates
Frequently asked questions about the Canadian Embassy in Berlin
Do I need an eTA to drive into Canada from the USA?
No. The eTA is only required when you fly to or through Canada.
How much does the Canadian eTA cost?
CAD 7, about EUR 5. Unofficial websites charge more, so apply only on the government site.
I am Canadian and live in Cologne. Which office is mine?
The Canadian Consulate in Düsseldorf, which covers North Rhine-Westphalia.
Where do Germans in Canada renew their passport?
At the German Consulate General in Toronto, which handles consular matters for the whole country.
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Details checked on 3 October 2026. Sources: Embassy of Canada, German Federal Foreign Office. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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