The Embassy of Italy in Canada is located in Ottawa and represents Italy in Canada, serving Italian citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 275 Slater Street, 21st Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5H9, Canada |
| Telephone | +1 613 232 2401 +1 613 232 2796 |
| Emergency phone | +1 613-796-2283 |
| Fax | +1 613 233 1484 |
| ambasciata.ottawa@esteri.it | |
| Website | ambottawa.esteri.it |
| Head of Mission | Alessandro Cattaneo, Ambassador |
Opening Hours
The Global Affairs Canada list of foreign representatives does not include opening hours. Call or e-mail the embassy before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Opening hours: not included in the Global Affairs Canada list – call or e-mail the embassy before you go.
- 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 Italy in Canada
The ambassador is Alessandro Cattaneo, who presented credentials on 10 December 2024, according to the Global Affairs Canada list. The GAC list also names the mission’s office of the Defence attaché. According to the Global Affairs Canada list, Italy also has 3 consulates general in Canada: Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. It also names 8 honorary consular posts: Calgary, Guelph, Halifax, Kelowna, Sarnia, Sudbury, Thunder Bay and Winnipeg. Outside office hours, at weekends and on public holidays the embassy can be reached in emergencies on +1 613-796-2283, according to the Italian consular network page.
Which Italian office is responsible for me?
| Office | Provinces and territories covered |
|---|---|
| Consular chancery of the Embassy, Ottawa (this office) | Ontario (City of Ottawa and the counties of Carleton, Dundas, Glengarry, Grenville, Prescott, Russell and Stormont) and Quebec (Outaouais region) |
| Consulate General, Montreal | New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island and Quebec (Quebec outside the Outaouais region) |
| Consulate General, Toronto | Manitoba, Northwest Territories and Ontario (Ontario outside the area of the embassy’s consular chancery in Ottawa) |
| Consulate General, Vancouver | Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Yukon |
Sources: Consulate General of Italy in Toronto – the consular network in Canada, Consulate General of Italy in Montreal – consular district.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Citizens of Italy do not need a temporary resident visa to visit Canada: the country is listed in Schedule 1.1 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (section 190); travellers who fly to or transit through a Canadian airport need an electronic travel authorization (eTA) instead (section 7.1).
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Italian sources:
Italian passport (application abroad)
- Registration in AIRE (registry of Italians resident abroad), with your current address, at the consulate for your area
- Book an appointment in the Prenot@mi system (adults and minors aged 12 or over) and apply in person – fingerprints are taken
- A recent colour photo, 35 × 40 mm, front-facing on a light background, taken within the last six months
- Your expired or expiring passport as proof of identity
- Passports are not renewed – a new passport is issued (valid 10 years for adults)
- Fee: about €116 (e.g. €116.20 at the Consulate General in Paris since 1 December 2025), often payable in local currency
Sources: Italian Consulate General in Paris – passports (esteri.it), Italian Embassy in Tunis – passports and documents (esteri.it) (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: Jamaica (high commission), Japan (embassy), Jordan (embassy), Kazakhstan (embassy), Kenya (high commission), Kosovo (embassy), Kuwait (embassy), Latvia (embassy), Lebanon (embassy), Lesotho (high commission), Libya (embassy), Lithuania (embassy), Luxembourg (embassy), Madagascar (embassy), Malaysia (high commission), Mali (embassy), Malta (high commission), Mauritania (embassy), Mexico (embassy), South Korea (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 Italy.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, Italian citizens can call +1 613-796-2283, the number given by the Italian consular network page. In Canada, dial 911 for the police, an ambulance or the fire service (GOV.UK travel advice). Canadians who need consular help in Italy can contact the Embassy of Canada in Rome, according to Global Affairs Canada (travel.gc.ca).
Diplomatic missions of Italy in Canada
Italy in Canada
Measured in a straight line from Ottawa, the nearest other Italian office is the Consulate General (Quebec) in Montreal (about 170 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Ottawa.
- Ottawa – Embassy of Italy in Canada (this page)
- Montreal (170 km) – Consulate General (Quebec)
- Toronto (350 km) – Consulate General (Ontario)
- Vancouver – Consulate General (British Columbia)
- Calgary – Honorary Consulate (Alberta)
- Guelph (420 km) – Honorary Vice-Consulate (Ontario)
- Halifax (950 km) – Honorary Consulate (Nova Scotia)
- Kelowna – Honorary Consular Agency (British Columbia)
- Sarnia (600 km) – Honorary Vice-Consulate (Ontario)
- Sudbury (430 km) – Honorary Vice-Consulate (Ontario)
- Thunder Bay (1,080 km) – Honorary Vice-Consulate (Ontario)
- Winnipeg (1,670 km) – Honorary Vice-Consulate (Manitoba)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Italy in Canada
Does Italy have consulates in Canada?
Yes. The Global Affairs Canada list names 11 consular posts outside Ottawa, including in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary.
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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), Consulate General of Italy in Toronto – the consular network in Canada, 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), ambottawa.esteri.it.
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