Government of Canada services and information in Hong Kong
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Consulate General of Canada to Hong Kong, in Hong Kong.
On this page
- 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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If your child is born outside of Canada, you do not need to register the birth in Canada.
Citizenship services
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Complete your and before to present your documents in person. Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment.
If appointments are not available for the date required, applications can be mailed in or dropped off at:
Consulate General of Canada
9th floor, Berkshire House
25 Westlands Road
Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
Attention: Consular Section
We will confirm receipt of your application either by telephone or by email.
When mailing in or dropping off an application, please ensure that your application is duly completed, required documents are included, applicable fees have been paid online, and the receipt is included in a properly sealed envelope. It is also essential that your phone number, email address and mailing address are accurate.
Applications for citizenship certificates are pre-screened at the Consulate before being sent to the Case Processing Center in Sydney, Nova Scotia for processing and decision. To check current processing times for proof of citizenship applications please visit
IRCC will send you an acknowledgement of receipt (AOR) letter by email once they receive your application. If you have received the AOR letter in the email address that you provided in your application, you can check the status of your paper file through the
Payment method
Credit card (Visa or Master Card)
Cash is not accepted.
Details | Fee (CAD) |
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Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 |
Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship | 100.00 |
Application for a Search of Citizenship Records | 75.00 |
Death abroad
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Marriage abroad
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Canadians wanting to marry in Hong Kong must present a completed statutory declaration. Although the Canadian Consulate in Hong Kong and Macao is not in a position to issue a Certificate of Non Impediment to Marriage, the office can provide a facilitation letter for a fee which may satisfy the Hong Kong or Macao SARs authorities.
Notarial services
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If you require the following services and they cannot be provided by a local solicitor or notary public, please contact the Consular Section by email at hkongcanadaconsul@international.gc.ca for an appointment.
A fee will be charged for each service provided.
Certified copies
Consular Officers can certify true copies of original Canadian documents such as birth, marriage and death certificates. The person requesting the service must go to the Consulate with their original documents and proof of identity such as a passport or a citizenship card.
Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage
The laws of some countries require that, before a foreigner can marry within their jurisdiction, they must present their “Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage” issued by the authorities of their country. There is no specific legislation in Canada authorizing the issuance of a certificate. Although the Consulate does not issue the certificate, we can prepare a letter that may satisfy the Hong Kong or Macao SARs authorities. A fee will be charged for this service.
Hong Kong Certificate of No Criminal Conviction
If you are a Canadian Citizen and need to obtain a “Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (Overseas applicants)”, please refer to the website. If required, the Consulate can issue a facilitation letter to assist you. A fee will be charged for this service.
Authentication of documents
For information on authentication of Canadian documents for use in Hong Kong or Macao, please contact the Authentication Services Section of Ƶ.
Consular officials do not provide any legal advice or represent a person in court.
A list of local lawyers is available from the Consulate General and online at . The names and organizations are not an endorsement or a recommendation. To view the online list, select one of the following questions:
- How do I get Notarial and document service abroad?
- Which lawyers can I contact abroad?
The Law Society of Hong Kong, telephone (852) 2846 0500, fax (852) 2845 0387, maintains a more comprehensive including their specialization.
Payment method
Credit card (Visa or Master Card)
Cash is not accepted.
Details | Fee (CAD) |
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Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 |
Providing a Passport Canada CTC. The fee shown is per set of three copies. | 45.00 |
Québec Driver's Licence Translation | 15.00 |
Letter of facilitation | 50.00 |
Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. | 50.00 |
Passport services
Canadian citizens in Hong Kong or Macao
The information below is specifically for Canadian passport applicants residing in Hong Kong or Macao. If you are travelling within Hong Kong or Macao and require emergency passport services, please refer to the Emergency passport applications section of this page. If you currently reside in another jurisdiction, please contact .
For information about general requirements for passport applications, refer to . Please read the whole section below before submitting your application.
1. Complete your passport application by selecting the appropriate application:
Note: Children under the age of 16 can receive a child’s passport, which will be valid for a maximum of 5 years and cannot be renewed.
2. . You must pay online for all your passport services. If the website is under maintenance, please try another day.
- Make sure to include your payment receipt along with your complete application when you submit it. Applications without proof of payment will be rejected.
3. Submit your complete application in person or by mail or drop off.
Send by mail or drop off at (for Canadian living in Hong Kong or Macao only):
Consulate General of Canada
Attn: Consular Section
9th floor, Berkshire House
25 Westlands Road
Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
When mailing in or dropping off an application, please ensure that your application includes the following in a sealed envelope:
- Completed application form
- Original required document(s)
- Printed receipt showing applicable fees have been paid online
Make sure your phone number, email address and mailing address are accurate. We will contact you if there are any questions. If we are unable to reach you, your application will not be processed. It is unnecessary to indicate an Anticipated Date of Travel unless you have already finalized your travelling plan.
It is our standard procedure to courier your new passport and all submitted supporting documents to your residential address by Hong Kong Post.
Due to the high volume of applications, we will not answer enquiries on application status or reception of documents. Track with the courier company of your choice the status of your shipment if needed.
Submit in person: to present your documents in person. Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment. Cash is not accepted. Timeslots are opened periodically and can only be made in the appointment system. Please note, we do not book appointments by email.
Note: Clients presenting themselves at the Consulate without an appointment to apply for a passport will not see a consular representative and will be asked to submit their application via the drop box.
Processing time
The normal processing time for passports is 20 working days, excluding holidays and postal delivery time regardless of whether the application is submitted via mail-in, drop-box or in person. This starts from the day after the assessment of a fully completed application with supporting documentation*. Please allow for 5 to 6 weeks in total, including mailing time.
It is recommended that you do not finalize your travel plans until you receive your new passport.
* Incomplete applications will be returned to the sender.
Emergency passport applications
Emergency cases, such as travellers with lost/stolen passports, will continue to be served without appointment and beyond these hours. For emergency services within office hours, please email hkongcanadaconsul@international.gc.ca. After office hours, please contact the in Ottawa.
It is the responsibility of the individual to ensure their passports are valid for travel prior to making travel arrangements. If your passport has expired or does not have sufficient validity to accommodate your need to travel, we are unable to guarantee we can process your application prior to your departure date. Please email hkongcanadaconsul@international.gc.ca to give us details if you are in such a situation before submitting your application.
For Macao residents: Please enclose a return self-addressed envelope with attention to the applicant (large enough to enclose all of your original documents and the new passport).
Passports - Frequently asked questions
References are not required to reside in Hong Kong or in Canada, nor are they required to be Canadian citizens.
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Payment method
Details | Fee (CAD) |
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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 |
Retention of a valid passport | 45.00 |
Pensions and retirement
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Studying abroad
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The is open to Chinese applicants for the 2022-2023 academic year.
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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