Accessing the right embassy or consulate is vital for all international relations, visa application processes, and consular services. The missions listed below, organized by the represented country name (alphabetically A-E), serve as primary contact points for foreign policy and citizen assistance, often based in major host capitals like Washington D.C. or Ottawa, Canada.
| Country Name | Official Mission Name (in Host Capital) | Address and Location (Focus on Ottawa/D.C. where possible) |
| Afghanistan | Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan | 240 Argyle Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2P 1B9, Canada. (Consular Section) |
| Albania | Embassy of the Republic of Albania | 130 Albert Street, Suite 302, Ottawa, ON K1P 5G4, Canada. |
| Algeria | Embassy of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria | 435 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 6H3, Canada. |
| Angola | Embassy of the Republic of Angola | 189 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, ON K1N 6P1, Canada. |
| Argentina | Embassy of the Argentine Republic | 81 Metcalfe Street, 7th Floor, Ottawa, ON K1P 6K7, Canada. |
| Armenia | Embassy of the Republic of Armenia | 7 Delaware Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2P 0Z2, Canada. |
| Australia | Australian High Commission | Suite 1301 – 50 O’Connor Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 6L2, Canada. |
| Austria | Embassy of the Republic of Austria | 445 Wilbrod Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 6M7, Canada. |
| Azerbaijan | Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan | 275 Slater Street, Suite 1203, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H9, Canada. |
| Bahrain | Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain | 1255 23rd Street NW, Suite #800, Washington, D.C. 20037, USA. |
| Bangladesh | High Commission for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh | (Address details not explicitly retrieved, often located in Ottawa or Washington D.C.) |
| Barbados | High Commission for Barbados | (Address details not explicitly retrieved, often located in Ottawa or Washington D.C.) |
| Belgium | Embassy of Belgium | 360 Albert Street, 8th floor, Suite 820, Ottawa, ON K1R 7X7, Canada. |
| Belize | Embassy of Belize | 2535 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20008, USA. |
| Benin | Embassy of the Republic of Benin | 58 Glebe Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 2C3, Canada. |
| Bolivia | Embassy of the Plurinational State of Bolivia | 130 Albert St., Suite 416, Ottawa, ON K1P 5G4, Canada. |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina | 17 Blackburn Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 8A2, Canada. |
| Botswana | Embassy of the Republic of Botswana | Located in Washington D.C., USA, accredited to Canada and the Caribbean. |
| Brazil | Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil | 450 Wilbrod Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 6M8, Canada. |
| Brunei Darussalam | High Commission of Brunei Darussalam | 395 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, ON K1N 6R4, Canada. |
| Bulgaria | Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria | (The main Embassy is in Ottawa, but the Consulate General is at 65 Overlea blvd, Suite 230, Toronto, ON, M4H 1P1) |
| Cambodia | Embassy of the Kingdom of Cambodia | (Canadian Embassy in Cambodia: 27-29 Street 75, Phnom Penh, Cambodia) |
| Cameroon | Embassy of the Republic of Cameroon | (Address details not explicitly retrieved, often located in Ottawa or Washington D.C.) |
| Canada | Canadian Embassy / High Commission | 1746 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20036, USA. (In Washington D.C.) |
| Chile | Embassy of the Republic of Chile | (Address details not explicitly retrieved, often located in Ottawa or Washington D.C.) |
| China | Embassy of the People’s Republic of China | (Address details not explicitly retrieved, often located in Ottawa or Washington D.C.) |
| Colombia | Embassy of the Republic of Colombia | (Address details not explicitly retrieved, often located in Ottawa or Washington D.C.) |
| Costa Rica | Embassy of the Republic of Costa Rica | (Address details not explicitly retrieved, often located in Ottawa or Washington D.C.) |
| Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) | Embassy of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire | (Address details not explicitly retrieved, often located in Ottawa or Washington D.C.) |
| Croatia | Embassy of the Republic of Croatia | (Address details not explicitly retrieved, often located in Ottawa or Washington D.C.) |
| Cuba | Embassy of the Republic of Cuba | (Address details not explicitly retrieved, often located in Ottawa or Washington D.C.) |
| Cyprus | Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus | (Address details not explicitly retrieved, often located in Ottawa or Washington D.C.) |
| Czech Republic | Embassy of the Czech Republic | (Address details not explicitly retrieved, often located in Ottawa or Washington D.C.) |
| Denmark | Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark | (Address details not explicitly retrieved, often located in Ottawa or Washington D.C.) |
| Djibouti | Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti | (Address details not explicitly retrieved, often located in Ottawa or Washington D.C.) |
| Dominica | Embassy of the Commonwealth of Dominica | (Address details not explicitly retrieved, often located in Ottawa or Washington D.C.) |
| Dominican Republic | Embassy of the Dominican Republic | (Address details not explicitly retrieved, often located in Ottawa or Washington D.C.) |
| Ecuador | Embassy of the Republic of Ecuador | (Address details not explicitly retrieved, often located in Ottawa or Washington D.C.) |
| Egypt | Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt | (Address details not explicitly retrieved, often located in Ottawa or Washington D.C.) |
| El Salvador | Embassy of the Republic of El Salvador | (Address details not explicitly retrieved, often located in Ottawa or Washington D.C.) |
| Eritrea | Embassy of Eritrea | (Address details not explicitly retrieved, often located in Ottawa or Washington D.C.) |
| Estonia | Embassy of the Republic of Estonia | (Address details not explicitly retrieved, often located in Ottawa or Washington D.C.) |
| Eswatini | Embassy of the Kingdom of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) | (Address details not explicitly retrieved, often located in Ottawa or Washington D.C.) |
| Ethiopia | Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia | (Address details not explicitly retrieved, often located in Ottawa or Washington D.C.) |
Understanding the Diplomatic Mission Structure
The term “Embassy” is the most common and represents the official residence and office of an Ambassador. An Ambassador is accredited by one nation (the sending state) to the capital of another (the receiving state).
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High Commission: You’ll notice many Commonwealth nations use the term High Commission instead of Embassy (e.g., Australia, Brunei). This is the mission between member states of the Commonwealth. The head of a High Commission is a High Commissioner, not an Ambassador.
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Consulate General/Consulate: These missions are subordinate to the main Embassy and are typically located in major non-capital cities (e.g., Toronto, New York). They primarily handle consular services like visa issuance, passport renewal, and emergency assistance for their citizens, making them crucial for general foreign travel logistics and localized visa application needs.
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Jurisdiction: Be aware that missions often have strict jurisdiction rules. For example, if you reside in Vancouver, you may need to apply to a specific Consulate in Vancouver, even if the main Embassy Address is in Ottawa. Always confirm the correct office for your visa requirements.
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