Business Travel

Find out what’s required for your trip. And find out the latest news and alerts for your destination. Consular Services produce publications on safe travel and in-depth travel reports for 223 destinations worldwide.

Consular Services also produces daily e-mail Travel Updates, which can be subscribed to electronically, provides updates to Current Issues and Country Travel Reports.

For practical tips and guidance on planning your business trip, the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service offers a visit information service. In fact, many offices abroad maintain lists of recommended hotels, some offering discounts to business travellers. If you need an interpreter, business support, or local transportation, the trade offices can also recommend qualified foreign service providers.

To discuss the latest developments in your target market, you can request a face- to-face briefing with an officer in one of the more than 130 trade offices abroad. Simply notify the officer at least two weeks prior to your departure.

And what if I’m in trouble abroad?

If you lose your passport, are struck by illness or find yourself in trouble, you can call the nearest Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate for assistance. You can also call Consular Services in Ottawa, collect at (613) 996-8885. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week