Croatian Embassy in Ottawa
Embassy 
Croatia Ottawa, Canada
- Address
- Chapel Street 229, Ottawa
- Phone
- +1 613-562 7820
- Website
- ca.mvep.hr
- Fax
- +1 613 562-7821
Head of mission: Vice Skracic
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Global Affairs Canada protocol list · Record last updated on 6 March 2024
At Chapel Street 229, Ottawa, the Croatian embassy in Ottawa represents Croatia towards Canada. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00. Croatia admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Opening hours of the Croatian embassy in Ottawa
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00–16:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00–16:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–16:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–16:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–16:00 |
| 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 Croatia
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Remembrance Day
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Christmas Day
The Croatian embassy in Ottawa is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00.
Croatia visa for Canadian citizens
CanadaCroatia Visa-free, 90 days Croatia visa for citizens of Canada
CroatiaCanada Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Canada visa for citizens of Croatia
Croatia admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 86 | 77 | 4 | 4.9% | 76.6% |
| 2024 | 117 | 108 | 4 | 3.5% | 91.7% |
| 2025 | 151 | 116 | 25 | 17.7% | 90.5% |
Croatia’s visa offices in Canada, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Mississauga | 253 | 8.2% |
| Ottawa (this office) | 151 | 17.7% |
2025 figures: 151 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Croatia’s embassy in Ottawa, and 116 visas were issued. 25 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 17.7%. The refusal rate rose by 14.2 points from 3.5% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 29% compared with 2024 (117).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 3.5% (2024) to 17.7% (2025).
Croatia issues Schengen visas at 2 locations in Canada; this office handled 37% of their 404 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Mississauga 8.2%, which makes Ottawa the highest of the group. Each office serves the applicants who live in its own consular district, so the rates also reflect who applies where, not only how strictly files are assessed.
Across all Schengen consulates in Canada, 9.0% of applications were refused in 2025; Croatia’s rate worldwide was 18.5%. Croatia received the 14th largest number of applications of the 23 Schengen states represented here.
90.5% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Canada.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Austria in OttawaWilbrod Street 445, K1N 6M7 Ottawa
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Embassy of Bulgaria in OttawaStewart Street 325, K1N 6K5 Ottawa
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High Commission of Brunei in OttawaLaurier Avenue East 395, Ottawa
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Embassy of Brazil in OttawaWilbrod Street 450, K1N 6M7 Ottawa
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High Commission of Kenya in OttawaLaurier Avenue East 415, Ottawa
Croatia’s other missions in Canada
The Croatian embassy in Ottawa is the only mission of Croatia in Canada on record. Canada in turn has an embassy in Zagreb.
Good to know
About the Croatian embassy in Ottawa
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Croatia in Ottawa. It is headed by Vice Skracic, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Chapel Street 229, Ottawa. The record for the Croatian embassy in Ottawa includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Croatian citizens travelling to Canada
Croatian 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.
When the Croatian embassy in Ottawa is closed
Expect the Croatian embassy in Ottawa to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and often on Remembrance Day (Dan sjećanja na žrtve Domovinskog rata) on Wednesday 18 November 2026, a holiday in Croatia.
Before visiting the Croatian embassy in Ottawa
Current procedures for the Croatian embassy in Ottawa, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Croatian embassy in Ottawa
The Croatian embassy in Ottawa has 31 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Croatian Embassy in Ottawa?
The Croatian embassy in Ottawa is at Chapel Street 229, Ottawa.
What are the opening hours of the Croatian Embassy in Ottawa?
The Croatian embassy in Ottawa is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00.
Is the Croatian Embassy in Ottawa open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Croatian embassy in Ottawa do not include Saturday.
When is the Croatian Embassy in Ottawa closed?
The Croatian embassy in Ottawa closes on Canada’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Croatia.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Croatia?
Croatia admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
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