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Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles, United States

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

We are limiting in-person visits. Consular services remain available to Canadians. If you need help, please contact us before visiting.

For information on COVID-19, visit the Government of Canada's official outbreak page and check our Travel Advice and Advisories.

The Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Los Angeles is temporarily closed. Please visit the VAC website for further updates.

The visa office in Los Angeles is currently providing essential services only. Send a message to los-angeles-im-urgent@international.gc.ca for additional information if:

  • you received a request from IRCC to send your passport to the VAC and you require it urgently
  • you are a permanent resident of Canada, an immediate family member of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada, or are exempt from the travel restrictions and require a travel document, visa or permit to travel to Canada

Otherwise, you can apply for a visitor visa, study permit or work permit online. If you have a case-specific enquiry or require further assistance, please contact Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada or check IRCC’s Help Centre.

For more information, see Special measures implemented by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Our representative

Zaib Shaikh
Consul General of Canada in Los Angeles, United States

Address

550 South Hope Street, 9th Floor, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A., 90071-2327

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Office closures

Date Closed for
2021-01-01 New Year’s Day
2021-01-18 Day of service
2021-02-15 President’s Day
2021-04-02 Good Friday
2021-05-31 Memorial Day
2021-07-01 Canada Day
2021-07-05 Independence Day (in lieu of July 4th)
2021-09-06 Labour Day
2021-10-11 Columbus Day (U.S.) Thanksgiving Day (Canada)
2021-11-25 Thanksgiving (U.S.)
2021-12-27 Christmas (in lieu of Dec. 25th)
2021-12-28 Boxing Day (in lieu of Dec. 26th)

Hours of operation

Consular Services
Day Hours
Monday 09:00 - 12:00 (Appointment)
Tuesday 09:00 - 12:00 (Appointment)
Wednesday 09:00 - 12:00 (Appointment)
Thursday 09:00 - 12:00 (Appointment)
Friday 09:00 - 12:00 (Appointment)
Note:

Due to ongoing concerns related to the spread COVID-19, the Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles will be offering Essential Consular Services only until further notice. Your safety and that of our staff is our first priority.

"Essential Consular Services" are defined as follows:

  • Travel Documents for emergency travel to return home
  • Emergency Consular Assistance (i.e. medical emergencies, welfare concerns)
  • Pick up of already issued Travel Documents

Please note that face covernings are mandatory at all times within the Consulate premises and must also be worn in common areas of the building including elevators and stairwells.
Office
Day Hours
Monday 08:30 - 12:00 (Appointment)
13:30 - 16:00 (Appointment)
Tuesday 08:30 - 12:00 (Appointment)
13:30 - 16:00 (Appointment)
Wednesday 08:30 - 12:00 (Appointment)
13:30 - 16:00 (Appointment)
Thursday 08:30 - 12:00 (Appointment)
13:30 - 16:00 (Appointment)
Friday 08:30 - 12:00 (Appointment)
13:30 - 16:00 (Appointment)
Note:

Due to ongoing concerns related to the spread of COVID-19, the Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles will be offering essential Consular services upon appointment only, until further notice. Your safety and that of our staff is our first priority.

Service fees

Notarial Services
Details Fees
(CAD)		 Fees
(USD)
Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document. 50.00
(CAD) 		40.00
(USD)
Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). The fee shown is per document. 50.00
(CAD) 		40.00
(USD)
Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. 50.00
(CAD) 		40.00
(USD)
Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. 20.00
(CAD) 		15.00
(USD)
Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document. 30.00
(CAD) 		20.00
(USD)
Providing a Passport Canada CTC. The fee shown is per set of three copies. 45.00
(CAD) 		35.00
(USD)

Information for Canadians

Citizenship Services

Government of Canada offices in the United States do not provide citizenship services. You must send your applications to Canada by mail. Please visit the Canadian citizenship website for more information regarding these services.

Notarial Services

Please note that notarial service requests are assessed on a case by case basis. Notarial services may be provided only when there are no local options available and when resources are sufficient to respond to such requests.

Certified copies are provided for Canadian documents only.

Passport Services

Government of Canada offices in the United States do not provide regular passport services. You must send your applications to Canada by mail. Please visit the Canadian passports website for more information regarding these services.

If you need a passport urgently contact the Canadian Citizen Services Contact Centre for Canadians in the U.S. at 844-880-6519. Please be advised that additional fees apply for urgent services.

Visa and immigration services
Voting abroad

Refer to Elections (voting from abroad).

Services and information

General enquiries

Telephone: 1-844-880-6519

Fax: +213 620 8827

Email: ccs.scc@international.gc.ca

Consular services

Get emergency help and assistance with travel documents when travelling abroad (Canadian citizens only).

Telephone: 1-844-880-6519

Fax: (213) 620-8827

Email: ccs.scc@international.gc.ca

Trade and investment services

Find advice and guidance with your international business or contact a trade office.

Telephone: (213) 346-2719

Fax: (213) 346-2767

Email: cal.info@international.gc.ca

Visa and immigration services

Apply to travel to Canada or to study, work or immigrate. Apply for refugee protection or check the status of your application.

Email: los-angeles-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca

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