Government of Canada services and information in Kigali, Rwanda
Services and information provided to Canadians by the High Commission of Canada in Rwanda.
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- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Criminal record checks
- 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 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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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.
- 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. (VISA, MasterCard)
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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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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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