Canadian consulate in Maine
Maine has more land border with Canada than any state except Alaska, and its consulate is in Boston. Calais and Houlton sit within sight of New Brunswick, and they are several hours from any Canadian office in the United States.
Which consulate covers Maine
Maine is served by the Consulate General of Canada in Boston. The same office also covers Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
How far the consulate is from each city in Maine
The 6 cities below average 266 miles from the consulate. Portland is the closest at 113, and Presque Isle the furthest at 399.
| City | Consulate | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor | Boston | 243 miles | 4 h 44 min |
| Calais | Boston | 336 miles | 6 h 55 min |
| Houlton | Boston | 358 miles | 6 h 41 min |
| Lewiston | Boston | 145 miles | 2 h 55 min |
| Portland | Boston | 113 miles | 2 h 21 min |
| Presque Isle | Boston | 399 miles | 7 h 45 min |
Distances come from road routing at posted speed limits and without traffic, so the times run short of a real journey.
What you can do from Maine without visiting
Most of what people drive to a consulate for does not need a consulate at all.
- Renew a permanent resident card, An IRCC application. The card is mailed, and never to an address outside Canada.
- Apply for a citizenship certificate, Online or on paper, direct to IRCC. This is the document that proves you are Canadian.
- Get an eTA, A web form linked to your passport. Most applications are approved within minutes.
- Order a birth or marriage certificate, From the province where it happened. Ottawa does not hold these records.
The thirteen procedures, step by step
Each one says what it costs, how long it takes and whether a consulate is involved at all.
The nearest Canadian government building to northern Maine is in Canada, and that is a normal fact of life here.