British High Commission in Ottawa

Canadian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online, not at the British high commission in Ottawa.

The British high commission in Ottawa is one of 5 missions of the United Kingdom in Canada. Consulates: Calgary, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. Canada in turn has 4 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.

About the British high commission in Ottawa

It appears in official lists as High Commission of the United Kingdom in Ottawa. It is headed by Rob Tinline, according to the records. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for the United Kingdom.

Address and contact

Address: Sussex Drive 140, Ottawa. The record for the British high commission in Ottawa includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.

British citizens travelling to Canada

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.

When the British high commission in Ottawa is closed

Expect the British high commission 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 Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in the United Kingdom.

Before visiting the British high commission in Ottawa

Current procedures for the British high commission in Ottawa, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the British high commission in Ottawa

Within 1 km of the British high commission in Ottawa there are 13 other foreign missions.