The Embassy of Colombia in Canada is located in Ottawa and represents Colombia in Canada, serving Colombian citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 360 Albert Street, Suite 1002, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7X7, Canada |
| Telephone | +1 613 695 0152 |
| Fax | +1 613 230 4416 |
| ecanada@cancilleria.gov.co | |
| Website | canada.embajada.gov.co |
| Head of Mission | Carlos Arturo Morales Lopez, Ambassador |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Hours shown: embassy hours, according to the Colombian embassy’s website (October 2026). 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 Lyon (O-Train, less than 1 km). (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Embassy of Colombia in Canada
The ambassador is Carlos Arturo Morales Lopez, who presented credentials on 28 March 2023, according to the Global Affairs Canada list. According to the Global Affairs Canada list, Colombia also has 2 consulates general and 2 consulates in Canada: Calgary, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. The consular section (telephone +1 613 230 3760) receives the public from 9:00 to 13:00 and from 14:30 to 16:30, according to the embassy’s website.
Which Colombian office is responsible for me?
| Office | Provinces and territories covered |
|---|---|
| Consular section of the Embassy, Ottawa (this office) | Ontario (the capital region (Ottawa)) |
| Consulate General, Calgary | Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan |
| Consulate General, Montreal | New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec |
| Consulate, Toronto | Ontario (Ontario outside the capital region (Ottawa)) |
| Consulate, Vancouver | British Columbia, Northwest Territories and Yukon |
Sources: Consulate of Colombia in Toronto – consular district, Consulate of Colombia in Calgary – consular district, Consulate of Colombia in Montreal – consular district, Consulate of Colombia in Vancouver – consular district.
Do Colombian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Colombia 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
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Colombian sources:
Colombian passport (application abroad)
- Abroad, only Colombian consulates issue passports – the application and the collection are in person
- Original cédula de ciudadanía (or the original contraseña receipt if you do not have the card yet)
- To collect the passport: original Colombian ID and the payment receipt
- Ordinary passports are valid for 10 years; processing at consulates takes about 8 working days
- Minors: accompanied by a parent or legal representative with their cédula; a third party needs a special power of attorney from both parents (apostilled and translated into Spanish if made abroad)
Sources: Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – passports, Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – passport requirements (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: 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), Germany (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 Colombia.
Emergency assistance
In Canada, dial 911 for the police, an ambulance or the fire service (GOV.UK travel advice). Canadians who need consular help in Colombia can contact the Embassy of Canada in Bogotá, according to Global Affairs Canada (travel.gc.ca).
Diplomatic missions of Colombia in Canada
Colombia in Canada
Measured in a straight line from Ottawa, the nearest other Colombian office is the Consulate General (Quebec) in Montreal (about 170 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Ottawa.
- Ottawa – Embassy of Colombia in Canada (this page)
- Calgary – Consulate General (Alberta)
- Montreal (170 km) – Consulate General (Quebec)
- Toronto (350 km) – Consulate (Ontario)
- Vancouver – Consulate (British Columbia)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Colombia in Canada
Does Colombia 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 Colombia in Canada – contact details, 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.embajada.gov.co.
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