The Embassy of Slovenia in Canada is located in Ottawa and represents Slovenia in Canada, serving Slovenian citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 150 Metcalfe Street, Suite 2200, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1P1, Canada |
| Telephone | +1 613 565 5781 +1 613 565 5782 |
| Emergency phone | +1 613 850 0897 |
| Fax | +1 613 565 5783 |
| sloembassy.ottawa@gov.si | |
| Website | www.ottawa.embassy.si |
| Head of Mission | Andrej Medica, Ambassador |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
Hours shown: office hours (appointment required), according to the Slovenian government website (October 2026). Telephone enquiries: Monday to Friday 10:00–15:00. 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 Parliament (O-Train, less than 1 km). (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Embassy of Slovenia in Canada
The ambassador is Andrej Medica, who presented credentials on 25 November 2025, according to the Global Affairs Canada list. The Global Affairs Canada list names 4 honorary consular posts of Slovenia: Burlington, Calgary, Moncton and Vancouver.
Do I need an appointment?
For some services, yes. According to the Slovenian government website (October 2026), certain services are by appointment.
Do Slovenian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Citizens of Slovenia 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
The most frequent applications and the documents the Slovenian authorities ask for:
Slovenian passport (application abroad)
- Adults apply in person at the embassy or consulate general (some posts ask you to e-mail first)
- Your old passport – or a valid public document with photo and proof of Slovenian citizenship
- A biometric photo of the prescribed size
- Your permanent or temporary address must be up to date in the Slovenian records; marriages abroad must be registered first
- Lost or stolen passport: police certificate – the mission can issue a passport for return valid up to 30 days
Sources: Embassy of Slovenia in The Hague – consular information (gov.si), eUprava (Slovenian government) – passport (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: South Africa (high commission), Spain (embassy), Sri Lanka (high commission), Sudan (embassy), Sweden (embassy), Switzerland (embassy), Tanzania (high commission), Thailand (embassy), Togo (high commission), Trinidad and Tobago (high commission), Tunisia (embassy), Türkiye (embassy), Uganda (high commission), Ukraine (embassy), United Arab Emirates (embassy), United Kingdom (high commission), United States (embassy), Uruguay (embassy), Venezuela (embassy), Vietnam (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 Slovenia.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, Slovenian citizens can call +1 613 850 0897, 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).
Diplomatic missions of Slovenia in Canada
Slovenia in Canada
Measured in a straight line from Ottawa, the nearest other Slovenian office is the Honorary Consulate General (Ontario) in Burlington (about 400 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Ottawa.
- Ottawa – Embassy of Slovenia in Canada (this page)
- Burlington (400 km) – Honorary Consulate General (Ontario)
- Calgary – Honorary Consulate (Alberta)
- Moncton (850 km) – Honorary Consulate (New Brunswick)
- Vancouver – Honorary Consulate (British Columbia)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Slovenia in Canada
Does Slovenia have consulates in Canada?
Yes. The Global Affairs Canada list names 4 consular posts outside Ottawa, including in Burlington, Calgary, Moncton 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), Government of Slovenia – Embassy in Ottawa, 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.ottawa.embassy.si.
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