The Embassy of China in Canada is located in Ottawa and represents China in Canada, serving Chinese citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 515 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5H3, Canada |
| Telephone | +1 613 789 3434 +1 613 789 3513 +1 613 789 8422 |
| Emergency phone | +1 613 762 3769 |
| Fax | +1 613 789 1911 |
| chineseembassy.ca@gmail.com | |
| Website | ca.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng |
| Head of Mission | Di Wang, Ambassador |
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 |
Hours shown: office hours for visa applications with diplomatic, special or official passports, according to the Chinese embassy’s website (October 2026). Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Location: The embassy is in Ottawa, Ontario, about 2 km in a straight line from Parliament Hill; the nearest airport is Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW), about 13 km away. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Embassy of China in Canada
The ambassador is Di Wang, who presented credentials on 26 June 2024, according to the Global Affairs Canada list. The consular section works at the same address; telephone +1 613 789 0327 and +1 613 789 0329; e-mail coffice@buildinglink.com, according to the GAC list. The GAC list also names the mission’s administrative section, ambassador's Secretary, cultural section, economic and Commercial section (401 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa), education section (396-398 Wilbrod Street, Ottawa) and office of the Military attaché. According to the Global Affairs Canada list, China also has 4 consulates general in Canada: Calgary, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. Visa applications with ordinary passports (including Hong Kong and Macao visas) go to the Ottawa Chinese Visa Application Service Center, 220 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 1450, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5Z9 (Monday to Friday 09:00–16:00, telephone +1 613 366 1699), according to the embassy’s website.
Which Chinese office is responsible for me?
| Office | Provinces and territories covered |
|---|---|
| Embassy, Ottawa (this office) | Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Ontario (the Ottawa region) and Quebec (Gatineau, as part of the Ottawa region) |
| Consulate General, Calgary | Alberta, Northwest Territories and Saskatchewan |
| Consulate General, Montreal | New Brunswick and Quebec |
| Consulate General, Toronto | Manitoba and Ontario |
| Consulate General, Vancouver | British Columbia and Yukon |
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Canada?
China 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
What Chinese citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Chinese government information:
Renewing a Chinese passport abroad
- Apply online through the “China Consular” (中国领事) app, then follow the instructions for mailing or for an in-person visit to give fingerprints
- Apply to the Chinese embassy or consulate responsible for your place of residence, from within that country
- Scan of your passport’s personal data page (and of any endorsement pages)
- A recent front-facing photo with white background, taken within the last six months
- Proof of residence in the consular district may be requested (e.g. driving licence, utility or bank statement)
- Minors under 16: the guardian’s passport and proof of guardianship
Sources: Embassy of the People’s Republic of China – passport and travel document applications (official instructions) (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: Colombia (embassy), Costa Rica (embassy), Croatia (embassy), Cuba (embassy), Cyprus (high commission), Czech Republic (embassy), Côte d’Ivoire (embassy), Democratic Republic of the Congo (embassy), Denmark (embassy), Dominican Republic (embassy), Ecuador (embassy), Egypt (embassy), El Salvador (embassy), Estonia (embassy), Ethiopia (embassy), Finland (embassy), France (embassy), Gabon (high commission), Georgia (embassy), Republic of the Congo (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 China.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, Chinese citizens can call +1 613 762 3769, the number given in the Global Affairs Canada list. In Canada, dial 911 for the police, an ambulance or the fire service (GOV.UK travel advice). Canadians who need consular help in China can contact the Embassy of Canada in Beijing, according to Global Affairs Canada (travel.gc.ca).
Diplomatic missions of China in Canada
China in Canada
Measured in a straight line from Ottawa, the nearest other Chinese office is the Consulate General (Quebec) in Montreal (about 170 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Ottawa.
- Ottawa – Embassy of China in Canada (this page)
- Calgary – Consulate General (Alberta)
- Montreal (170 km) – Consulate General (Quebec)
- Toronto (350 km) – Consulate General (Ontario)
- Vancouver – Consulate General (British Columbia)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of China in Canada
Does China have consulates in Canada?
Yes. The Global Affairs Canada list names 4 consular posts outside Ottawa, including in Calgary, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.
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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 the People’s Republic of China in Canada – home page, 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), ca.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng.
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