Poland in Canada

The Consular and Polish Diaspora Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Ottawa and the Consulates General of the Republic of Poland in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver inform that as of June 1, 2024, the fee for national visa will rise.

On February 7, 2024, the House of Commons recognized the significant contributions Polish Canadians have made to Canadian society, economy, politics, and culture. From now on, May 3 of every year shall be the Polish Constitution Day, and the month of May, every year, the Polish Heritage Month!

Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski has decided to suspend the participation of the Polish MFA in the Poland. Business Harbour Programme until solutions are in place that guarantee proper verification of its beneficiary companies and foreigners.

As of January 11, 2024, Canada implemented the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization of Foreign Public Documents.

On January 11, 2024, Canada will implement the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization of Foreign Public Documents.

As endorsed by the Foreign Ministries of Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, United Kingdom and the United States on 20 December 2023, the Tallinn Mechanism officially formalized.

The future and shifts of the Polish diaspora in Canada, the initiatives and involvement of the young Polish leaders, the intensive Polish-Canadian cooperation – these are just some of the key topics that were discussed on October 19-20, 2023 during Young Polonia Leadership Summit in Ottawa, organized by the Youth Committee of the Canadian Polish Congress in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Ottawa and Poland-Canada Parliamentary Friendship Group.

​​​​​​​Get ready for an unforgettable experience that will shape your future! Introducing the Young Polonia Leadership Summit, happening from October 19-20, 2023, in Canada’s vibrant capital city, Ottawa, Ontario.

From August 1st 2023, the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Ottawa opens the schedule of appointments in all consular services via the e-konsulat system and extends office hours for clients with consular issues. Thanks to this, you can book the date of your visit without waiting in line.