Request emergency assistance outside Canada
This service is for Canadian citizens in need of emergency consular assistance. We do not have information about immigration, permanent residence, or visas.
Telephone
From outside Canada
- Call the nearest embassy or consulate.
- +1 613 996 8885 (call collect where available)
- Toll-free numbers in some countries
From inside Canada (non-passport-related)
- 613-996-8885
- 1-800-387-3124 (toll-free from the U.S. and Canada only)
Emergency passport services within Canada (weekends and statutory holidays)
- 1-800-567-6868 (toll-free from Canada only)
SMS
- +1-613-686-3658 (carrier charges may apply)
- +1-613-909-8881 (carrier charges may apply)
Signal
- +1-613-909-8087
We are experiencing technical difficulties with Signal. Please use another way to contact us.
TTY (for persons with a hearing loss)
- 613-944-1310
- 1-800-394-3472 (toll-free from the U.S. and Canada only)
If we are experiencing a high volume of calls, you may be asked to leave a message. Please follow the instructions carefully. We will return your call as soon as possible.
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