Government of Canada services and information in Prague, Czechia
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Embassy of Canada to Czechia, in Prague.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Criminal record checks
- Marriage abroad
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Pensions and retirement
- Studying abroad
- Visa and immigration services
- Voting abroad
Adoption and surrogacy
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Birth abroad
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Citizenship services
Complete your before booking an appointment to present your documents in person.
Note: Please note that you cannot be accepted to the embassy without an appointment. .
before you apply for citizenship services.
Payment method
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In person, payment is possible by credit/debit card.
Cash will not be accepted.
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (CZK) |
|---|---|---|
| Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 | 1300.00 |
| Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship | 100.00 | 1730.00 |
| Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship | 75.00 | 1300.00 |
| Application for a Search of Citizenship Records | 75.00 | 1300.00 |
Criminal record checks
The Embassy of Canada to Czechia no longer provides any services for criminal name index check or criminal records checks. Clients can find the information they need for these services on the .
Marriage abroad
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Notarial services
The office provides the following notarial services, by appointment only, to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens if the documents are intended for use in Canada.
Note: You cannot be accepted to the embassy without an appointment. .
Documents must be in English or French or accompanied by an official translation in English or French.
Authentication/Attestation (certify the document signature, the position of an official and the seal are genuine):
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Authentication and Apostille
Getting a document authenticated or obtaining an apostille is sometimes required before you can use a Canadian document abroad.
The Embassy of Canada to Czechia can issue apostilles for documents issued by the Government of Canada and for documents issued or notarized in the following provinces and territories: Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, the Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island and Yukon (fees apply). Documents issued by other provinces (Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan) must have an apostille issued by the authorities of the respective provinces.
For further details on apostille services, please visit 抖淫视频鈥檚 Changes to authentication services page.
- Witness a signature on a Statement in lieu of certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad form (fees apply).
- Clients requiring information about authenticating documents while outside of Canada, refer to Authentication of documents.
Certified copy (certify the document is a true copy of the original):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a certified true copy (fees apply).
Witness a signature (consular officer witnesses a signature):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a witnessed signature (fees apply).
Note: Complete all documents before booking an appointment. Sign all documents in front of the consular officer.
Legalization of Canadian documents for use in Czechia
Have the signature on birth, marriage and death certificates authenticated in Canada by following instructions on the Authentication of documents website.
After authenticated in Canada, have the signature authenticated by the Czech consular services at the .
Payment method
Payment for all notarial services will be by credit/debit card only.
Cash will not be accepted.
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (CZK) |
|---|---|---|
| Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 865.00 |
| Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 865.00 |
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 865.00 |
| Authenticating the signature and seal of a foreign authority. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 865.00 |
| Authenticating signatures of Canadian authorities or notaries. | 50.00 | 865.00 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 | 345.00 |
| Transfer of private or public funds from Canada or elsewhere to the mission. The fee shown is per transfer. | 75.00 | 1300.00 |
| Making a copy of a document (photocopy). The fee shown is per document. | 3.00 | 52.00 |
| Providing a Passport Canada CTC. The fee shown is per set of three copies. | 45.00 | 780.00 |
Passport services
You can before completing your .
Book an appointment to present your documents in person.
Note: Please note that you cannot be accepted to the embassy without an appointment. .
Payment method
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Cash will not be accepted.
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (CZK) |
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| 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 260.00 | 4500.00 |
| 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 190.00 | 3290.00 |
| 5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 100.00 | 1730.00 |
| Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 | 780.00 |
| Pre-paid postage fee | 3.30 | 57.20 |
Pensions and retirement
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Studying abroad
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Visa and immigration services
- Submit visa applications and study and work permits to a . Book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo) at a VAC. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
- You can book your appointment after you receive your Biometric Instruction Letter (BIL). We are working to increase capacity.
- Submit permanent residence applications and documents to the .
- Submit to the .
Voting abroad
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