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Government of Canada services and information in Kigali, Rwanda

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Services and information provided to Canadians by the High Commission of Canada in Rwanda.

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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 before booking an appointment by email at kgali-cs@international.gc.ca to present your documents in person. Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment.

before you apply for citizenship services.

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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

Criminal record checks

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Death abroad

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Marriage abroad

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Notarial services

Consular officials do not provide any legal advice or represent a person in court. The office provides the following notarial services, by appointment only by email at kgali-cs@international.gc.ca, to Canadian citizens.

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):

Since January 11, 2024, Canadian documents are authenticated with an Apostille.

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. (VISA, MasterCard)

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 signatures of Canadian authorities or notaries. 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
Transfer of private or public funds from Canada or elsewhere to the mission. The fee shown is per transfer. 75.00
Providing a Passport Canada CTC. The fee shown is per set of three copies. 45.00
Letter of Introduction 50.00

Passport services

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Book an appointment by email at kgali-cs@international.gc.ca to present your documents in person. Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment.

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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
Fees for the retention of a valid passport abroad 45.00
Fees for the statutory declaration in lieu of guarantor 50.00
Pick up the new passport in Canada 20.00
Temporary Passport (linked to regular passport application) 110.00
Temporary Passport (not linked to regular passport application) 135.00
Emergency Travel Document (one trip) 75.00
Children's Emergency Travel Document (one trip) 30.00
Addition of a special stamp or observation 45.00

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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