- Address
- Trafalgar Square 5, SW1Y 5BJ London
- Phone
- +44 207 004 6000
- Website
- canada.ca
- Head of mission
- William Sterling Blair
Canada
United Kingdom
Canadian Embassy & Consulates in the United Kingdom
- 1 embassy
- 3 honorary consulates
Canada is represented in the United Kingdom by 4 missions: an embassy in London and 3 honorary consulates in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast. 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.
Map: Canada’s 4 missions in the United Kingdom
Map: Canada’s 4 missions in the United Kingdom
Canadian Embassy in London
At Trafalgar Square 5, SW1Y 5BJ London, the Canadian embassy represents Canada towards the United Kingdom. The head of mission on record is William Sterling Blair. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Canadian honorary consulates in the United Kingdom
Canada has 3 honorary consulates in the United Kingdom, in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast; like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.
Canada visa for British citizens
United KingdomCanada Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Canada visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
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Canada visa requirements for citizens of the United Kingdom
- Electronic travel authorization (eTA)
- Fee: CA$7
- 1 required document
checked 22 October 2026
British citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Canada, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online on the official portal of Canada, not at the Canadian embassy.
The United Kingdom’s missions in Canada
Missions of the United Kingdom in Canada (5)
In return, the United Kingdom has 5 missions in Canada, including its embassy in Ottawa.
Good to know
Canada in the United Kingdom
Worldwide, Canada has 263 missions in 155 countries; 4 of them are in the United Kingdom.
Travel to the United Kingdom for Canadian citizens
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Canadian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. In the United Kingdom, Canadian citizens can turn to the Canadian embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Canadian missions in the United Kingdom are closed
Canadian missions in the United Kingdom close on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027, and usually on some holidays of Canada, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Canadian embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Canadian embassy is in London, at Trafalgar Square 5, SW1Y 5BJ London.
Does Canada have consulates in the United Kingdom?
No career consulate is on record, but Canada has 3 honorary consulates in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast.
Do British citizens need a visa for Canada?
British citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Canada, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Canadian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Does the United Kingdom have an embassy in Canada?
Yes, the United Kingdom has its embassy in Ottawa, along with 4 other missions in Canada.