Consular Information Sheets are available for every country of the world for safe Canada travel. They describe entry requirements, currency regulations, unusual health conditions, the crime and security situation, political disturbances, areas of instability, and special information about driving and road conditions for comfort travel in Canada. They also provide addresses and emergency telephone numbers for U.S. embassies and consulates. In general, the sheets do not give advice. Instead, they describe conditions so travelers can make informed decisions about their trips. In some dangerous situations, however, the Department of State recommends that Americans defer travel to a country. In such a case, a Travel Warning is issued for the country in addition to its Consular Information Sheet.
Before you travel in canada, register with the Embassy or Consulate. You need to provide your itinerary, passport information and the name, address and phone number of an emergency contact. After you arrive at your destination, you can either use the web site to register or register in person at the nearest Embassy or Consulate.
Health Information Make certain that your insurance policy covers you during your time in Canada.
Where to Find Consular Assistance While in Canada
The State Department maintains a number of diplomatic offices in Canada. The U.S. Embassy is located in Ottawa, and there are U.S. Consulates General in Calgary, Halifax, Montréal, Québec City, Vancouver, and Toronto. At each of these offices, there are U.S. consular officers available to help you with problems. These offices, in cooperation with the Office of Overseas Citizens Services at the State Department in Washington, D.C, provide a range of services to resolve problems during your visit to Canada . The services include:
- Assist in the event you are a victim of crime, become ill, are arrested, die abroad, or are involved in a disaster;
- Communicate with friends and relatives in the event of an emergency, and help with arrangements for emergency fund transfers;
- Notarize documents;
- Issue U.S. passports and Reports of Birth of U.S. citizens born abroad.
OTTAWA
Street Address
Embassy of the United States
Consular Section
490 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 1G8
Mailing Address
Consular Section
American Embassy
PO Box 866, Station B
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5T1 |
