- Address
- Sussex Drive 140, Ottawa
- Phone
- +1 613 237-1530
- Website
- gov.uk
- Head of mission
- Rob Tinline
United Kingdom
Canada
British Embassy & Consulates in Canada
- 1 embassy
- 4 consulates general
In Canada, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Ottawa and 4 consulates general in Calgary, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. Canadian citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Map: the United Kingdom’s 5 missions in Canada
Map: the United Kingdom’s 5 missions in Canada
British Embassy in Ottawa
The British embassy is in Ottawa, the capital of Canada, at Sussex Drive 140, Ottawa. The head of mission on record is Rob Tinline. Its phone number and website are on its page.
British consulates in Canada
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- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Montreal
Avenue McGill College 2000, H3A 3H3 Montreal
Open 24/7 -
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Vancouver
Melville Street 1111, V6E 3V6 Vancouver
Open 24/7
The United Kingdom also has 4 consulates general in Calgary, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
United Kingdom visa for Canadian citizens
CanadaUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Canada
United KingdomCanada Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Canada visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Canada
- Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
- Fee: £20
- 2 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online on the official portal of the United Kingdom, not at the British embassy.
Canada’s missions in the United Kingdom
Missions of Canada in the United Kingdom (4)
In return, Canada has 4 missions in the United Kingdom, including its embassy in London.
Good to know
The United Kingdom in Canada
Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; 5 of them are in Canada.
Travel to Canada for British citizens
British citizens do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days. In Canada, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.
When British missions in Canada are closed
British missions in Canada close on Canada’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027, and usually on some holidays of the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the British embassy in Canada?
The British embassy is in Ottawa, at Sussex Drive 140, Ottawa.
Does the United Kingdom have consulates in Canada?
Yes, the United Kingdom has 4 consulates general in Calgary, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Canadian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Do British citizens need a visa for Canada?
Before flying to Canada, British citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Does Canada have an embassy in the United Kingdom?
Yes, Canada has its embassy in London, along with 3 other missions in the United Kingdom.