Polish Embassy in Ottawa
Embassy 
Poland Ottawa, Canada
- Address
- Daly Avenue 443, K1N 6H3 Ottawa
- Phone
- +1 613 789 04 68
- Website
- gov.pl
- Fax
- +1 613 789-1218
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Head of mission: Witold Dzielski
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Global Affairs Canada protocol list · Foreign ministry of Poland: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 9 November 2024
The Polish embassy in Ottawa stands at Daly Avenue 443, K1N 6H3 Ottawa, in Ottawa, the capital of Canada. Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Poland: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Canada
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Poland
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Independence Day
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Christmas Eve
Poland visa for Canadian citizens
CanadaPoland Visa-free, 90 days Poland visa for citizens of Canada
PolandCanada Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Canada visa for citizens of Poland
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Poland: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 174 | 169 | 4 | 2.3% | 47.9% |
| 2024 | 55 | 41 | 11 | 21.2% | 41.5% |
| 2025 | 76 | 67 | 8 | 10.7% | 23.9% |
Poland’s visa offices in Canada, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 292 | 17.0% |
| Vancouver | 139 | 1.4% |
| Montreal | 128 | 22.3% |
| Ottawa (this office) | 76 | 10.7% |
2025 figures: 76 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Poland’s embassy in Ottawa, and 67 visas were issued. 8 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 10.7%. The refusal rate fell by 10.5 points from 21.2% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 38% compared with 2024 (55).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 2.3% (2023) to 21.2% (2024).
Poland issues Schengen visas at 4 locations in Canada; this office handled 12% of their 635 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Toronto 17.0%, Vancouver 1.4% and Montreal 22.3%. 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; Poland’s rate worldwide was 15.8%. Poland received the 11th largest number of applications of the 23 Schengen states represented here.
23.9% 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
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Poland’s other missions in Canada
- Consulate General of Poland in Montreal
Avenue du Musée 3501, H3G 2C8 Montréal
- Consulate General of Poland in Toronto
Lake Shore Boulevard West 2603, M8V 1G5 Toronto
- Consulate General of Poland in Vancouver
West Hastings Street 1177, V6E 2K3 Vancouver
- Honorary Consulate of Poland in Calgary
6224-29 Street SE, T2C 1W3 Calgary
- Honorary Consulate of Poland in Edmonton
10960 - 104 Street NW, T5H 3Z9 Edmonton
- Honorary Consulate of Poland in Windsor
2050 Willistead Cr., N8Y 1K5 Windsor
- Honorary Consulate of Poland in Halifax
14, Samuel Terrace, B3N 3A2 Halifax
All missions of Poland in Canada (8)
Besides the Polish embassy in Ottawa, Poland has 7 other missions in Canada. Consulates: Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. Honorary consulates: Calgary, Edmonton, Windsor and Halifax. Canada in turn has an embassy in Warsaw.
Good to know
About the Polish embassy in Ottawa
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Poland in Ottawa. It is headed by Witold Dzielski, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Daly Avenue 443, K1N 6H3 Ottawa. The record for the Polish embassy in Ottawa includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Polish citizens travelling to Canada
Polish 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 Polish embassy in Ottawa is closed
The Polish embassy in Ottawa 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 Poland such as Independence Day (Narodowe Święto Niepodległości) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the Polish embassy in Ottawa
Current procedures for the Polish embassy in Ottawa, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Polish embassy in Ottawa
Within 1 km of the Polish embassy in Ottawa there are 31 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Polish Embassy in Ottawa?
The Polish embassy in Ottawa is at Daly Avenue 443, K1N 6H3 Ottawa.
When is the Polish Embassy in Ottawa closed?
The Polish 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 Poland.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Poland?
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Poland: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
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