US Embassy in Ottawa
Embassy 
United States Ottawa, Canada
- Address
- Sussex Drive 490, K1N 1G8 Ottawa
- Website
- ca.usembassy.gov
- Fax
- +1 613 688-3082
Head of mission: Peter Hoekstra
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Global Affairs Canada protocol list · Record last updated on 19 July 2024
The US embassy in Ottawa stands at Sussex Drive 490, K1N 1G8 Ottawa, in Ottawa, the capital of Canada. The United States admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00.
Opening hours of the US embassy in Ottawa
| 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 embassy in Ottawa is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00.
United States visa for Canadian citizens
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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) | 29,719 | 29,725 |
| Student (F, M) | 538 | 240 |
| Exchange (J) | 269 | 152 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 3,469 | 3,102 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 213 | 24 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 1,283 | 1,334 |
| Other | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 35,492 | 34,577 |
US visa posts in Canada, FY 2025
| Visa office | Visas issued |
|---|---|
| Toronto | 103,956 |
| Vancouver | 67,739 |
| Ottawa (this office) | 34,577 |
| Calgary | 27,262 |
| Halifax | 3,578 |
| Québec | 1,743 |
| Montreal | 965 |
The US embassy in Ottawa issued 34,577 nonimmigrant visas in fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025). 86% were visitor visas (B1/B2), followed by work and treaty (9%) and diplomatic and official (4%) visas. That is 3% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (35,492).
From October 2025 to February 2026, it issued 10,322, 33% fewer 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). Ottawa accounted for 14% 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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Embassy of the Philippines in OttawaMurray Street 30, Ottawa
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Embassy of Denmark in OttawaClarence Street 450, Ottawa
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Embassy of Kuwait in OttawaSussex Drive 333, Ottawa
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Embassy of Sweden in OttawaDalhousie Street 377, K1N 9N8 Ottawa
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Embassy of Japan in OttawaSussex Drive 255, Ottawa
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Embassy of Finland in OttawaMetcalfe Street 55, K1P 6L5 Ottawa
The United States’ other missions in Canada
- 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 Halifax
Purdy's Tower II, Suite 904, 1969 Upper Water Street, Halifax B3J 3R7
- 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 in Ottawa is one of 8 missions of the United States in Canada. Consulates: Calgary, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax, 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 embassy in Ottawa
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United States in Ottawa. The head of mission on record is Peter Hoekstra.
Address and contact
Address: Sussex Drive 490, K1N 1G8 Ottawa. The record for the US embassy in Ottawa includes a fax number and an official website.
US citizens travelling to Canada
Canada admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.
When the US embassy in Ottawa is closed
The next closures of the US embassy in Ottawa for public holidays in Canada are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027; it may also close for Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the US embassy in Ottawa
Current procedures for the US embassy in Ottawa, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the US embassy in Ottawa
The US embassy in Ottawa has 39 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the US Embassy in Ottawa?
The US embassy in Ottawa is at Sussex Drive 490, K1N 1G8 Ottawa.
What are the opening hours of the US Embassy in Ottawa?
The US embassy in Ottawa is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00.
Is the US Embassy in Ottawa open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the US embassy in Ottawa do not include Saturday.
When is the US Embassy in Ottawa closed?
The US 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 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.
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