Tours & Delegations


View of the east entrance of City Hall

Request a Tour or Delegation

The City of Richmond hosts many delegations and groups, both locally and from around the world, seeking to learn about local government, as well as sharing and exchanging of information.

Delegations and groups can range in time and scope. It is important to reach out to the City at minimum two weeks in advance to request a delegation visit or tour by filling out the following form. 

Tours and Delegations Request Form

Submit completed forms to protocol@richmond.ca. Staff will review the information and get back to you regarding your delegation visit, study tour, or tour request.

Additional Information

  • The City of Richmond may not be able to accommodate all requests due to availability.
  • Visa letters, letters of invitation, and/or confirmation letters are not issued by the City of Richmond.
  • Room rental information is located on the Rental Information page
  • Every for-profit organization that requests a City Hall Tour, Study Tour, or Visiting Delegation (Bylaw No. 9068), whether on its own behalf or on behalf of another for-profit organization or a non-profit organization, must pay to the City the applicable fee specified in Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636.
    • Up to 2 hours: $302.00 (plus the room rental fee and applicable tax)
    • Half day (2–4 hours): $599.00 (plus the room rental fee and applicable tax)
    • One day (over 4 hours): $1,193.00 (plus the room rental fee and applicable tax)
  • No fee is payable for a City Hall Tour, Study Tour or Visiting Delegation that: (a) is for a non-profit organization, provided the request to the City is made directly by the non-profit organization; or (b) is initiated by the City, at its discretion.
  • For further information and to submit completed application forms, email protocol@richmond.ca.
  • The City of Richmond reserves the right to decline requests and waive fees where applicable.
  • Delegations seeking a national perspective may first wish to approach the Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada.
  • Delegations seeking a provincial perspective may wish to approach the Province of British Columbia, Office of Protocol