The Embassy of Poland in Canada is located in Ottawa and represents Poland in Canada, serving Polish citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 443 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6H3, Canada |
| Telephone | +1 613 789 6542 +1 613 866 2015 |
| Fax | +1 613 789 1218 |
| ottawa.info@msz.gov.pl | |
| Website | www.gov.pl/web/canada-en |
| Head of Mission | Arletta Ewa Brzozowska, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. |
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 Sandy Hill area of Ottawa, Ontario, about 2.3 km in a straight line from Parliament Hill; the nearest airport is Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW), about 13 km away. The nearest rapid-transit station is uOttawa (O-Train, about 1.4 km). (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Embassy of Poland in Canada
According to the Global Affairs Canada list, the embassy is currently led by Arletta Ewa Brzozowska as chargé d’affaires ad interim. The GAC list also names the mission’s office of the Defence attaché. According to the Global Affairs Canada list, Poland also has 3 consulates general in Canada: Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. It also names 4 honorary consular posts: Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax and Windsor.
Which Polish office is responsible for me?
| Office | Provinces and territories covered |
|---|---|
| Consul of the Embassy, Ottawa (this office) | Ontario (City of Ottawa and the counties of Ottawa-Carleton, Lanark, Prescott-Russell, Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry, Leeds-Grenville, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington and Renfrew, up to the Kingston area) |
| Consulate General, Montreal | New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec |
| Consulate General, Toronto | Manitoba, Nunavut and Ontario (Ontario outside the Ottawa area) |
| Consulate General, Vancouver | Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan and Yukon |
Sources: Poland in Canada – missions and consular districts.
Do Polish citizens need a visa for Canada?
Citizens of Poland 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
What Polish citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Polish government information:
Polish passport for adults (application abroad)
- Book an appointment in the e-konsulat system and apply in person; collect the passport at the same consular post
- A biometric colour photo – without a suitable photo the consul will not accept the application
- Your valid passport or ID card confirming your identity and Polish citizenship
- For a reduced fee: proof of eligibility (e.g. student, pensioner or Large Family Card); applicants aged 70 or over pay no fee
- While you wait, or in a documented emergency, a temporary passport can be issued
Sources: Poland in the UK (gov.pl) – passport for an adult, Poland in the US (gov.pl) – temporary passport for an adult (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: Portugal (embassy), Qatar (embassy), Romania (embassy), Russia (embassy), Rwanda (high commission), Saint Kitts and Nevis (high commission), Saudi Arabia (embassy), Senegal (embassy), Serbia (embassy), Slovakia (embassy), Slovenia (embassy), South Africa (high commission), Spain (embassy), Sri Lanka (high commission), Sudan (embassy), Sweden (embassy), Switzerland (embassy), Tanzania (high commission), Thailand (embassy), Togo (high commission). 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 Poland.
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 Poland can contact the Embassy of Canada in Warsaw, according to Global Affairs Canada (travel.gc.ca).
Diplomatic missions of Poland in Canada
Poland in Canada
Measured in a straight line from Ottawa, the nearest other Polish office is the Consulate General (Quebec) in Montreal (about 170 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Ottawa.
- Ottawa – Embassy of Poland 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)
- Edmonton – Honorary Consulate (Alberta)
- Halifax (950 km) – Honorary Consulate (Nova Scotia)
- Windsor (680 km) – Honorary Consulate (Ontario)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Poland in Canada
Does Poland have consulates in Canada?
Yes. The Global Affairs Canada list names 7 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), 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), www.gov.pl/web/canada-en.
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