High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom, in London
We provide services to Canadians visiting and living in the United Kingdom.
We also provide services to Canadians in:
The Falkland Islands and Gibraltar
Emergency consular assistance
Canadian citizens in need of emergency consular assistance during business hours:
- Contact us:
- by email at london.consular@international.gc.ca
- by phone at +44 (0) 207 004 6000
- Outside of business hours, see
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.
Child abduction
Steps to take if your child is abducted in Canada or 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.
Death abroad
Steps to follow when a loved one dies abroad.
Divorce abroad
Information on divorce procedures while abroad.
Legal matters
Steps to take should you need legal help abroad.
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.
Same-sex marriage abroad
Country specific information on same-sex marriage.
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.
Our representative
The Honourable Ralph Goodale
High Commissioner for Canada in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization
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Office closures
These closures are subject to change in the event of a large-scale emergency.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2024-10-14 | Thanksgiving |
| 2024-12-25 | Christmas Day |
| 2024-12-26 | Boxing Day |
| 2025-01-01 | New Year's Day (in lieu) |
| 2025-04-18 | Good Friday |
| 2025-04-21 | Easter Monday |
| 2025-05-05 | Early May Bank holiday |
| 2025-05-26 | Spring Bank Holiday |
| 2025-07-01 | Canada Day |
| 2025-08-04 | Civic Holiday |
| 2025-08-25 | Summer Bank Holiday |
| 2025-09-01 | Labour Day |
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