High Commission of Canada in South Africa, in Pretoria
We provide services to Canadians visiting and living in South Africa.
We also provide services to Canadians in:
South Africa, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius, Namibia
Services and information
Adoption and surrogacy
Process to adopt a child internationally and bring them back to Canada.
Birth abroad
Register a child's birth abroad.
Citizenship services
Steps to become a Canadian citizen. Get proof of citizenship.
Criminal record checks
How to get a criminal record check abroad, if required.
Marriage abroad
Requirements, documents and processes for getting married abroad.
Notarial services
Have your documents certified and authenticated.
Passport services
Apply for a passport and what to do if your passport is lost, stolen or damaged.
Pensions and retirement
Information on pensions and retiring outside of Canada.
Studying abroad
Information on education or research opportunities in foreign countries.
Visa and immigration services
Apply to immigrate. Get a visa to study, work or visit Canada.
Voting abroad
Voting process for Canadians who live abroad.
Office closures
These closures are subject to change in the event of a large-scale emergency.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2024-01-01 | New Year's Day |
| 2024-02-19 | Family Day |
| 2024-03-29 | Good Friday |
| 2024-04-01 | Easter Monday |
| 2024-04-29 | Freedom Day (in lieu) |
| 2024-05-20 | Victoria Day |
| 2024-06-17 | Youth Day (in lieu of 16 June 2024) |
| 2024-07-01 | Canada Day |
| 2024-09-24 | Heritage Day |
| 2024-10-14 | Thanksgiving |
| 2024-12-25 | Christmas |
| 2024-12-26 | Boxing Day |
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