Canadian consulate in North Dakota
North Dakota shares a long border with Manitoba and Saskatchewan and reports to Minneapolis. Pembina, at the top of Interstate 29, is one of the busiest crossings on the northern plains.
Which consulate covers North Dakota
Canada serves North Dakota from the Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis. It handles Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota as well.
How far the consulate is from each city in North Dakota
The 5 cities below average 373 miles from the consulate. Fargo is the closest at 234, and Minot the furthest at 500.
| City | Consulate | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | Minneapolis | 427 miles | 7 h 26 min |
| Fargo | Minneapolis | 234 miles | 4 h 21 min |
| Grand Forks | Minneapolis | 316 miles | 5 h 42 min |
| Minot | Minneapolis | 500 miles | 9 h 18 min |
| Pembina | Minneapolis | 388 miles | 6 h 49 min |
These are routed road distances, calculated without traffic. Add to the time rather than trusting it.
What you can do from North Dakota without visiting
Before you plan a trip, check whether your business needs an office visit.
- 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.
- 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.
The thirteen procedures, step by step
Every guide states plainly whether an office visit is part of it.
Winnipeg is two hours from the border and the consulate is five hours the other way.