Canadian consulate in South Carolina
South Carolina is served from Atlanta, between three and five hours away depending on whether you start in Greenville or on the coast.
Which consulate covers South Carolina
South Carolina falls in the consular district of the Consulate General of Canada in Atlanta. The same office also covers Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina and Tennessee.
How far the consulate is from each city in South Carolina
The 4 cities below average 256 miles from the consulate. Greenville is the closest at 143, and Myrtle Beach the furthest at 361.
| City | Consulate | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | Atlanta | 303 miles | 5 h 56 min |
| Columbia | Atlanta | 215 miles | 4 h 1 min |
| Greenville | Atlanta | 143 miles | 2 h 46 min |
| Myrtle Beach | Atlanta | 361 miles | 6 h 59 min |
The mileage is reliable. The driving time is a floor, since the routing ignores traffic entirely.
What you can do from South Carolina without visiting
The two most searched Canadian documents in this state are both handled elsewhere.
- 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.
- Get an eTA, A web form linked to your passport. Most applications are approved within minutes.
The thirteen procedures, step by step
Fees, processing times and, in most cases, the address you post it to.
Charleston is the furthest corner of the state from its consulate.