Canadian consulate in Maryland
Maryland is covered by the Embassy in Washington, which for most of the state means a short drive or a Metro ride.
Which consulate covers Maryland
The office that covers Maryland is the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C.. District of Columbia, Virginia and West Virginia come under the same office.
How far the consulate is from each city in Maryland
The 4 cities below average 34 miles from the consulate. Rockville is the closest at 19, and Frederick the furthest at 47.
| City | Consulate | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis | Washington, D.C. | 32 miles | 46 min |
| Baltimore | Washington, D.C. | 39 miles | 59 min |
| Frederick | Washington, D.C. | 47 miles | 1 h 11 min |
| Rockville | Washington, D.C. | 19 miles | 35 min |
Routing assumes clear roads and legal speeds throughout, which no actual drive matches.
What you can do from Maryland without visiting
A good share of Canadian paperwork is handled without seeing anyone.
- 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.
- Check an application, Every IRCC and passport application can be followed online.
The thirteen procedures, step by step
Written around the same question: does this need a consulate or not?
Baltimore is the largest city in the Embassy's district after Washington itself.