Consular Archives

Canadian born abroad

Andre Hector February 13, 2023 Consular

If you have a Canadian born abroad then there is a process for this. This falls under the Citizen by descent [paragraph 3(1)(b)] for Citizen’s date of birth being on or after February 15, 1977. This falls under Paragraph 3(1)(b) sets out that a person is a Canadian citizen if that person is born outside Canada to a Canadian parent on or after February 15, 1977. Persons born outside Canada on or after April 17, 2009.

Lost or Stolen Passports

Andre Hector February 11, 2023 Consular

If you are a Canadian and you have lost your passport then you will need to apply for a new Canadian passport. See the lost or stolen passports process. The is also the ability to renew your passport or the passport is about to expire. See below what the process is when you want to obtain the new passport while in the United States as well as while abroad. See also the emergency travel document. See the Canadian passport cost and the process to apply for a new passport.

Certificate of Non-impediment

Andre Hector February 10, 2023 Consular

The certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad, is also known as a “certificate of legal capacity to contract marriage,”. For the British and Americans this is also called the “Freedom to Marry” letter. The Canadian government does not offer this like other Western countries. What it will issue you with is a ‘statement in lieu of certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad’.

Canadian Passport Fees USA

Andre Hector November 3, 2015 Consular

See also the Canadian Passport Fees USA here. The cost of a Canadian passport in America is the same as an application abroad however there are fewer additional charges to the passport application process as can be seen here to compare. Note that the Canadian Embassy does not accept cash or personal cheques.

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Canadian Passport Fees Abroad

Andre Hector November 3, 2015 Consular

See the Canadian passport fees abroad. These are the passport fees for a Canadian passport while abroad. Note that fees in the US would be different. Contact the Canadian High Commission or Embassy in the country you are located in and use this only as a guide to the coast of a new Canadian passport while abroad.

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Canadian Consular Services

Andre Hector October 10, 2013 Consular

If you are a Canadian abroad and you need the services of a public notary. The Canadian Embassy provides Canadian consular services then you can go to any Canadian Embassy for assistance. This is part of what is called consular services which they render as a service to Canadian while abroad. This is not free and there are fees to pay.

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Work Permit

Andre Hector January 13, 2013 Consular

We have listed what and how the process works for a Canadian work permit. The process starts at the Canadian Embassy but there are other things you need to know before you decide to work in Canada. The first question is do you need a work permit in the first place. Note that you cannot work in Canada on a Canadian tourist visa.