Government of Canada services and information in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Services and information provided to Canadians by the High Commission of Canada in Sri Lanka.
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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 telephone or email (clmbocs@international.gc.ca) to present your documents in person. Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment.
before you apply for citizenship services.
Note: All local government issued documents submitted to the Consular section to support citizenship applications must be first submitted to, and certified by, the Ministry of External Affairs of Sri Lanka. This applies to Sri Lankan birth certificates, marriage certificates and translations of these certificates.
Payment method
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- Cash
- Credit card
Please have valid ID
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (LKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 | 16500.00 |
| Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship | 100.00 | 22000.00 |
| Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship | 75.00 | 16500.00 |
| Application for a Search of Citizenship Records | 75.00 | 16500.00 |
| Application for Canadian Citizenship under subsection 5(2)(A) 鈥� Minors (under 18 years of age) | 100.00 | 22000.00 |
| Application for Canadian Citizenship under subsection 5(2)(A) 鈥� Adults (18 years of age and older) | 200.00 | 44000.00 |
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 telephone or email (clmbocs@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: All local government issued documents submitted to the Consular section to support citizenship applications must be first submitted to, and certified by, the Ministry of External Affairs of Sri Lanka. This applies to Sri Lankan birth certificates, marriage certificates and translations of these certificates.
Payment method
- Cash
- Credit card
Please have valid ID
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (LKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 11000.00 |
| Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 11000.00 |
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 11000.00 |
| Authenticating the signature and seal of a foreign authority. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 11000.00 |
| Authenticating signatures of Canadian authorities or notaries. | 50.00 | 11000.00 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 | 4400.00 |
| Transfer of private or public funds from Canada or elsewhere to the mission. The fee shown is per transfer. | 75.00 | 16500.00 |
| Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document. | 50.00 | 11000.00 |
| Issuing a letter addressed to a foreign authority for the granting of a visa, a residence permit, an exit permit or any other similar service (per document) | 50.00 | 11000.00 |
Passport services
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Book an appointment by telephone or email (clmbocs@international.gc.ca) to present your documents in person. Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment.
Note: All local government issued documents submitted to the Consular section to support citizenship applications must be first submitted to, and certified by, the Ministry of External Affairs of Sri Lanka. This applies to Sri Lankan birth certificates, marriage certificates and translations of these certificates.
Payment method
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- Cash
- Credit card
Please have valid ID
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (LKR) |
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| 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 260.00 | 57200.00 |
| 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 190.00 | 41800.00 |
| 5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 100.00 | 22000.00 |
| Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 | 9900.00 |
| Retention of a valid passport | 45.00 | 9900.00 |
| PPT132 and/or PPT203 | 50.00 | 11000.00 |
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.
For any other immigration-related questions, contact our immigration section at colombo-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca.
Permanent residents of Canada: Find out how to apply .
Voting abroad
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