US Consulate General in Halifax
Consulate General 
United States Halifax, Canada
- Address
- Purdy's Tower II, Suite 904, 1969 Upper Water Street, Halifax B3J 3R7
- Phone
- +1 902-429-2480
- Website
- ca.usembassy.gov
- Fax
- +1 902 423-6861
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Global Affairs Canada protocol list · Record last updated on 29 June 2025
The US consulate general in Halifax is at Purdy's Tower II, Suite 904, 1969 Upper Water Street, Halifax B3J 3R7; the United States’ embassy is in Ottawa, about 955 km away. The United States admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.
Opening hours of the US consulate general in Halifax
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30–17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30–17:00 |
| Friday | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Canada
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
The US consulate general in Halifax is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00.
United States visa for Canadian citizens
CanadaUnited States Visa-free, 180 days United States visa for citizens of Canada
United StatesCanada Visa-free, 180 days Canada visa for citizens of the United States
The United States admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.
US visa statistics
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 4,219 | 3,201 |
| Student (F, M) | 69 | 71 |
| Exchange (J) | 33 | 43 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 214 | 261 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 6 | 1 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 4,541 | 3,578 |
US visa posts in Canada, FY 2025
| Visa office | Visas issued |
|---|---|
| Toronto | 103,956 |
| Vancouver | 67,739 |
| Ottawa | 34,577 |
| Calgary | 27,262 |
| Halifax (this office) | 3,578 |
| Québec | 1,743 |
| Montreal | 965 |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025), the US consulate general in Halifax issued 3,578 nonimmigrant visas. 89% were visitor visas (B1/B2), followed by work and treaty (7%) visas. That is 21% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (4,541).
From October 2025 to February 2026, it issued 2,357, 135% more than in the same months a year earlier.
The United States issues visas at 7 posts in Canada: Toronto (103,956), Vancouver (67,739), Ottawa (34,577), Calgary (27,262), Halifax (3,578), Québec (1,743) and Montreal (965). Halifax accounted for 1% of them in fiscal year 2025.
The State Department publishes issuances per post but no refusal figures per post, and these numbers say nothing about how long the wait for an interview is; check the current wait time on travel.state.gov before planning.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Honorary Consulate of Germany in HalifaxNova Centre, South Tower, 1500-1625 Grafton Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3E5), Halifax B3J 0E8
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Honorary Consulate of Ireland in HalifaxPrince Street 5136, B3J 1L4 Halifax
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Honorary Consulate of Finland in HalifaxSackville Street 5121, B3J 1K1 Halifax
The United States’ other missions in Canada
- Embassy of the United States in Ottawa
Sussex Drive 490, K1N 1G8 Ottawa
- Consulate General of the United States in Calgary
615 MacLeod Trail S.E., Suite 1000, Calgary T2G 4T8
- Consulate General of the United States in Montreal
Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest 1134, H3B 5K2 Montréal
- Consulate General of the United States in Toronto
University Avenue 360, Toronto
- Consulate General of the United States in Vancouver
1095 West Pender Street, 21st floor, Vancouver V6E 4E9
- Consulate General of the United States in Québec
2 Terrasse-Dufferin Street, Québec G1R 4T9
- Consulate of the United States in Winnipeg
Portage Avenue 201, Winnipeg
All missions of the United States in Canada (8)
The US embassy is in Ottawa, about 955 km away. Besides the US consulate general in Halifax, the United States has 7 other missions in Canada. Consulates: Calgary, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Québec and Winnipeg. Canada in turn has 13 missions in the United States, its embassy being in Washington D.C.
Good to know
About the US consulate general in Halifax
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the United States in Halifax. Consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Address and contact
Address: Purdy's Tower II, Suite 904, 1969 Upper Water Street, Halifax B3J 3R7. The record for the US consulate general in Halifax includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
US citizens travelling to Canada
No visa is needed by US citizens for Canada, for stays of up to 180 days.
When the US consulate general in Halifax is closed
The US consulate general in Halifax closes on Canada’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on holidays of the United States such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the US consulate general in Halifax
Current procedures for the US consulate general in Halifax, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the US consulate general in Halifax
The US consulate general in Halifax has 3 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the US Consulate General in Halifax?
The US consulate general in Halifax is at Purdy's Tower II, Suite 904, 1969 Upper Water Street, Halifax B3J 3R7.
What are the opening hours of the US Consulate General in Halifax?
The US consulate general in Halifax is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00.
Is the US Consulate General in Halifax open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the US consulate general in Halifax do not include Saturday.
When is the US Consulate General in Halifax closed?
The US consulate general in Halifax closes on Canada’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the United States.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.
Where is the US embassy in Canada?
The US embassy is in Ottawa, about 955 km from the US consulate general in Halifax.
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