Government of Canada services and information in Guatemala City, Guatemala
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Embassy of Canada to Guatemala, in Guatemala City.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Pensions and retirement
- Same-sex marriage abroad
- Visa and immigration services
- Voting abroad
Adoption and surrogacy
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For local adoptions, contact the .
Canada does not recognize adoptions from Guatemala.
Birth abroad
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If your child is born outside of Canada, you do not need to register the birth in Canada.
Citizenship services
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There are 3 different approaches to being eligible to obtaining citizen status:
- Citizenship by birth: obtained when being born within Canadian territory
- Citizenship by naturalisation: obtained when a permanent resident has applied for the citizen status in Canada
- Citizenship by derivation: obtained when, at least, 1 of the parents is a Canadian and has inherited citizen status onto his/her children
A Canadian citizen's child born abroad may be eligible to become a citizen, only if the parent became a citizen by birth or by naturalisation. If the parent is a citizen by derivation, his/her children will not inherit the citizen status. In this case, a visa will need to be produced in order for the child to travel to Canada.
Complete your before booking an appointment by email at gtmla-cs@international.gc.ca to present your documents in person. Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment.
before you apply for citizenship services.
In addition to the items listed in the , please include:
- The Guatemalan birth certificate of applicant (child or adult)
- Only birth certificates issued directly by the El Registro Nacional de las Personas (RENAP) offices can be accepted.
- Translation of Guatemalan birth certificate
- Must be produced by a locally registered sworn translator in either of the official languages of Canada: English or French.
Processing time
. Failure to complete all required paperwork may result in delays or refusal of the application.
Payment method
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Payment can also be done at mission via international credit/debit visa or mastercard.
| Details | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 |
| Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship | 100.00 |
| Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship | 75.00 |
| Application for a Search of Citizenship Records | 75.00 |
Notarial services
Consular officials do not provide any legal advice or represent a person in court. The office provides the following notarial services, , 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 抖淫视频 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
Upfront payment is required in credit/debit聽card.
Only international聽Visa or Mastercard credit/debit cards accepted.
| Details | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Authenticating the signature and seal of a foreign authority. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Authenticating signatures of Canadian authorities or notaries. | 50.00 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 |
| Uniting documents and sealing their fastening. The fee shown is per document. | 30.00 |
| Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document. | 30.00 |
| Transfer of private or public funds from Canada or elsewhere to the mission. The fee shown is per transfer. | 75.00 |
| Obtaining a copy of a document in the registers or records of the local authorities. The fee shown is per document. | 125.00 |
| Declaration of translator (preparing document, signature, uniting documents and sealing their fastening). The fee shown is per legal package. | 110.00 |
| Providing a Passport Canada CTC. The fee shown is per set of three copies. | 45.00 |
Passport services
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You can before completing your .
to present your documents in person. Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment.
Write to gtmla-cs@international.gc.ca for additional information regarding passport services.
Payment method
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| Details | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 260.00 |
| 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 190.00 |
| 5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 100.00 |
| Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 |
| Temporary Passport - linked to a regular passport application | 110.00 |
| Pick up fee | 20.00 |
| Emergency Travel Document - Adult - ETD - one trip | 75.00 |
| Emergency Travel Document for Children - ETD - one trip | 30.00 |
Pensions and retirement
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Same-sex marriage abroad
Not recognized in Guatemala.
Visa and immigration services
The Embassy of Canada to Guatemala does not provide information about immigration or visas to Canada.
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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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