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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| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (RWF) | Fee (USD) |
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| Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 | 59547.00 | 60.00 |
| Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship | 100.00 | 79397.00 | 85.00 |
| Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship | 75.00 | 59547.00 | 60.00 |
| Application for a Search of Citizenship Records | 75.00 | 59547.00 | 60.00 |
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 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
Credit card accepted. (VISA, MasterCard)
Use exact change when paying cash in Rwandan francs or American dollars
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (RWF) | Fee (USD) |
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| Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 33593.00 | 40.00 |
| Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 33593.00 | 40.00 |
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 33593.00 | 40.00 |
| Authenticating signatures of Canadian authorities or notaries. | 50.00 | 33593.00 | 40.00 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 | 13437.00 | 15.00 |
| Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document. | 30.00 | 20156.00 | 20.00 |
| Transfer of private or public funds from Canada or elsewhere to the mission. The fee shown is per transfer. | 75.00 | 50390.00 | 60.00 |
| Providing a Passport Canada CTC. The fee shown is per set of three copies. | 45.00 | 30234.00 | 35.00 |
| Letter of Introduction | 50.00 | 33593.00 | 40.00 |
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) | Fee (RWF) | Fee (USD) |
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| 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 260.00 | 174684.00 | 200.00 |
| 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 190.00 | 127654.00 | 145.00 |
| 5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 100.00 | 67186.00 | 75.00 |
| Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 | 30234.00 | 35.00 |
| Fees for the retention of a valid passport abroad | 45.00 | 30234.00 | 35.00 |
| Fees for the statutory declaration in lieu of guarantor | 50.00 | 33593.00 | 40.00 |
| Pick up the new passport in Canada | 20.00 | 13437.00 | 15.00 |
| Temporary Passport (linked to regular passport application) | 110.00 | 73905.00 | 85.00 |
| Temporary Passport (not linked to regular passport application) | 135.00 | 90701.00 | 105.00 |
| Emergency Travel Document (one trip) | 75.00 | 50390.00 | 60.00 |
| Children's Emergency Travel Document (one trip) | 30.00 | 20156.00 | 25.00 |
| Addition of a special stamp or observation | 45.00 | 30234.00 | 35.00 |
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.
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Voting abroad
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