Government of Canada services and information in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Embassy of Canada to the Democratic Republic of Congo, in Kinshasa.
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- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Death abroad
- 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. Citizenship applications are received in person or by mail.
before you apply for citizenship services.
Payment method
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Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (USD) |
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Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 | 55.00 |
Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship | 100.00 | 70.00 |
Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship | 75.00 | 55.00 |
Application for a Search of Citizenship Records | 75.00 | 55.00 |
Death abroad
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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: 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):
- Documents issued in Canada must be authenticated by ¶¶ÒùÊÓƵ in Ottawa before the office will certify the documents (fees apply).
- 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.
Payment method
Credit card accepted. Use the .
Valid photo ID required.
Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (USD) |
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Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 35.00 |
Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 35.00 |
Authenticating the signature and seal of a foreign authority. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 35.00 |
Authenticating signatures of Canadian authorities or notaries. | 50.00 | 35.00 |
Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 | 15.00 |
Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document. | 30.00 | 35.00 |
Courier services for voting ballots during federal general elections or by-elections | 0.00 | 35.00 |
Declaration of translator (preparing document and signature only). The fee shown is per document. | 80.00 | 35.00 |
Making a copy of a document (photocopy). The fee shown is per document. | 3.00 | 2.00 |
Passport services
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Passport applications are received in person or by mail.
Payment method
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Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (USD) |
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10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 260.00 | 190.00 |
5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 190.00 | 140.00 |
5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 100.00 | 70.00 |
Retention of passport | 45.00 | 30.00 |
Certified true copy of a Canadian travel document | 45.00 | 30.00 |
Pensions and retirement
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Studying abroad
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Visa and immigration services
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- Find a to book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo).
- Submit an enquiry using the to contact a visa office.
Permanent residents of Canada: Find out how to apply .
Voting abroad
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