Government of Canada services and information in Kuwait City, Kuwait
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Embassy of Canada to Kuwait, in Kuwait City.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Death abroad
- Marriage abroad
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Pensions and retirement
- Same-sex marriage abroad
- Studying abroad
- Visa and immigration services
- Voting abroad
Adoption and surrogacy
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Birth abroad
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A marriage certificate is mandatory to give birth in Kuwait.
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 before (Canadian citizens only) to present your documents in person. Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment.
before you apply for citizenship services.
Mail-in applications are not acceptable.
To apply for new Canadian Citizenship for a newborn child, the Kuwait birth certificate and the marriage certificate have to be translated.
Payment method
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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 |
Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship | 75.00 |
Application for a Search of Citizenship Records | 75.00 |
Death abroad
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Marriage abroad
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Provide free to marry / declaration in Lieu of Certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage in Kuwait. An original and valid Canadian passport is required.
Notarial services
The Embassy of Canada to Kuwait provides notarial services primarily for the benefit of Canadian citizens.
Services provided (fees apply):
Authentication and attestation of Canadian documents
- The Embassy can apply its seal on your Canadian document only if it has been previously authenticated by Ƶ in Ottawa. The non-validation of the content stamp will be added since the Embassy will only certify the genuineness of the signature and seal of GAC official.
- If the Canadian document was already authenticated by Ƶ and the Kuwaiti Embassy in Ottawa, Canadians can print the Information Note – Legalizing Canada Issued Documents for Use in Kuwait (.pdf).
Witnessing a signature
- The Embassy may witness a signature on certain documents, on a case-by-case basis. This is not to be confused with attesting or verifying the client’s identity, which cannot be performed by the consular officer.
- Documents to be witnessed must be prepared by the client. Submit the whole document to kwait-cs@international.gc.ca. You will be contacted within 48 hours to confirm if the service can be provided. Bring along with you:
- a Canadian government-issued photo ID
- a signature
- personal details to verify the signature.
The stamp stating that the Embassy does not validate the content of the document will be added.
- Witnessing signatures can often be performed by others, including friends, coworkers, or certain professionals. If you have an urgent need to have your signature witnessed on a document, see for a list of local legal service providers.
Certified copies
- A true copy is a certified copy of an original document which may be accepted by institutions as being of equal value as the original.
- Documents that can be certified as true copies:
- Canadian passports
- Canadian IDs
- The Embassy can only certify copies of documents issued by educational institutions if they have been previously authenticated by Ƶ. Refer to the Authentication/Attestation section above.
Declaration in Lieu of Certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage in Kuwait / Free to Marry
- Required documents: Original and valid Canadian passport
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The Embassy does not provide the following services:
Authentication and attestation of Kuwaiti and foreign documents
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait’s authentication of any Kuwaiti or foreign-issued document (non-Canadian) is sufficient for use in Kuwait or overseas. Bring the Information Note – Legalizing Kuwait or Foreign Documents for Use in Kuwait or Overseas(.pdf) with you when approaching any local authorities.
Police clearance certificate request form
- The Embassy does not issue letters for the request of police clearances.
- Prior to arrival in Kuwait, Canadians must get a Criminal record check with the or with any local or provincial police station in Canada. This Criminal record check should then be authenticated by Ƶ and the . This allows you to apply for residency without delay.
- If arrangements have not been made in Canada prior to your arrival, you will be required to provide finger prints at the General Department of Criminal Evidence in Farwaniya/Dhajeej and then submit a request for a Criminal record check in Canada. If needed, print the Information Note – Police Clearance Request Letter (.pdf).
Confirming details of a Canadian passport
- For a letter confirming your passport details, please present this Information Note – Confirming Details of a Canadian Passport (.pdf) along with your original Canadian passport and any other required supporting documents and proceed to the requesting authorities.
Transfer of residency to or from a Canadian passport
- The Embassy does not issue a “No objection” letter for transferring a Kuwaiti residency to/from a Canadian passport.
- Canadian citizens should print the Information Note – Transfer of Residency to-From a Canadian Passport (.pdf) and proceed to the Immigration and Passport Directorate along with their passports and any required supporting documents to apply for transferring a residency to/from a Canadian passport.
Visa-residency sponsorship
- The Embassy does not issue “No objection” letters to sponsor family for Kuwait residency.
- Canadian citizens should print the Information Note – Visa-Residency Sponsorship (.pdf) and proceed to the Immigration and Passport Directorate along with any required supporting documents to apply for sponsoring their family member.
Driver’s licenses
- The Embassy does not issue Kuwaiti driver licenses. The Government of Kuwait requires a certification of the status of the province issued driver’s license, which the Embassy of Canada does not have the legal authority to provide.
- To get a Kuwait driver’s license, you must get a certified copy of your driving license/record, signed and stamped by Ƶ, and the Embassy of Kuwait in Ottawa.
- Contact the (in Arabic) to obtain the most up-to-date information regarding the process.
Translation and interpretation
- Consular Officers are not permitted to translate documents, certify to the correctness of translations, authenticate translators’ signatures and provide interpretation services.
- Contact kwait-cs@international.gc.ca for a list of translators and interpreters in Kuwait.
Legal advice
- Legal advice can be obtained by local lawyers.
- See for a list of local legal service providers.
Payment method
Credit card accepted (Visa and MasterCard)
Details | Fee (CAD) |
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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 |
Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 |
Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document. | 30.00 |
Making a copy of a document (photocopy). The fee shown is per document. | 3.00 |
Providing a Passport Canada CTC. The fee shown is per set of three copies. | 45.00 |
Passport services
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(Canadian citizens only) to present your documents in person. Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment. An authorization is required from applicants who are not able to pick up their passport in person.
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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 |
Pensions and retirement
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Same-sex marriage abroad
The laws of Kuwait prohibit sexual acts between individuals of the same sex.
Studying abroad
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Visa and immigration services
The Embassy of Canada in Kuwait does not offer visa or immigration advice and services. Refer to .
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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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