Government of Canada services and information in Vienna, Austria

Refer to International adoption.

Refer to Children born outside of Canada.

• In-person services for citizenship applications are no longer available.
• The Embassy does not assess eligibility or process citizenship applications.
• All applications are forwarded to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for review and decision.

Applying for a Canadian citizenship certificate from outside Canada and the United States

If you are required to submit a paper application, please mail it to the following address:

Mailing address:

Regional Passport Processing Centre (RPPC)
Embassy of Canada
Laurenzerberg 2
1010 Vienna
Austria

Registered mail or courier service is recommended.

If you prefer to drop off your application in person, applications can be dropped off at the Embassy during opening hours; however, they will be processed as mailed applications.

If you have questions, email: vienn.rppc.crtp@international.gc.ca

To apply for a Canadian criminal record check, visit the RCMP website.

To have fingerprints taken in Vienna, contact Landespolizeidirektion Wien.

Address:

Landespolizeikommando Wien

Landeskriminalamt Wien Assistenzdienst 06, Rossauerlände 5 2nd floor, room 242 or 243, "Daktyloskopie", A-1090 Vienna

tel: +43(1) 313 10/37885

Certificate of Good Conduct (in German)

If outside of Vienna, contact your closest local police office.

Refer to Marriage abroad. Canadian citizens who want to marry in Austria need a “Statement in lieu of certificate of non-impediment to marriage” from the consular section at the Embassy of Canada in Vienna. Book an appointment to sign the Statement in person before a consular official at the Embassy.

For further information, please contact the Civil Registry "Standesamt", the Church where the marriage is to be performed or the nearest Austrian Embassy/Consulate in Canada.

Please be advised that Canadian diplomatic and consular officers are not permitted under the law of Canada to solemnize marriages nor can they allow the solemnization of marriages in the diplomatic/consular premises.

To apply for a new Canadian birth or marriage certificate:

The issuance of birth and marriage documents falls under provincial jurisdiction in Canada. These documents cannot be issued or replaced by the Embassy of Canada. Contact the Vital Statistics office, or equivalent responsible authority, in your Canadian province or territory.

The Embassy of Canada in Vienna provides limited notarial services, by appointment only, to Canadian citizens. In limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens when the document is intended for use in Canada.

Important information:

Many routine notarial services in Austria are provided by Austrian notaries, including:

• certified true copies
• signature authentication / witnessed signatures
• declarations or notarized statements
• apostille services for Austrian documents
• affidavits or sworn statements for use in Canada, where accepted by the receiving authority

The Embassy does not provide these services. Clients must obtain them from an Austrian notary or other local authority.

Additional information

• Documents presented to the Embassy must be in English or French, or accompanied by an official translation into English or French.
• The Embassy cannot provide advice on private legal matters.

Services offered by the Embassy

1) Apostille for eligible Canadian documents

Since January 11, 2024, Canada has been a signatory to the Apostille Convention. Apostilles now replace the previous authentication and legalization process for eligible Canadian documents used abroad.

The Embassy of Canada in Vienna can issue an apostille for eligible Canadian documents, including:

• Canadian civil documents issued by a provincial vital statistics office, such as:
• birth certificates
• marriage certificates
• death certificates
• name change certificates
• other Canadian documents that qualify for apostille under Canada’s apostille framework

Required documents

To request an apostille, you must provide:

• the original document
• a copy of your Canadian passport or other valid official photo identification
• payment of CAD 50 per document
• Complete and include the Credit Card Authorization form in your application
• If submitting more than one document, adjust the total amount accordingly

See Changes to authentication services in Canada for more information.

This service is available by appointment only.

2) Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage Abroad

The Embassy may issue a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage Abroad.

If required, the related signature must be witnessed by a consular officer by appointment.

Fee: CAD 50 per document

Payment method

Accepted credit cards:

• Visa
• Mastercard

Before booking

• Complete your documents before booking your appointment.
• If your signature must be witnessed by a consular officer, do not sign the document in advance.
• If you are unsure whether your document should be handled by the Embassy or by an Austrian notary, contact the Consular Section before booking an appointment.

In-person services for regular passport applications are no longer available.

You can pay online for all your passport services before completing your passport application.

Completed applications can be mailed (registered mail or courier recommended) to the Embassy of Canada, attention:

Regional Passport Processing Centre (RPPC)
Laurenzerberg 2
1010 Vienna
Austria

Applications may also be dropped off in person anytime during opening hours. Applicants will be contacted if there are any corrections required.

In-person appointments for non-standard passport applications are available only by referral and reserved for urgent or exceptional situations.

These appointments apply only to:

• Temporary Passport applications
• Emergency Travel Documents (ETDs)
• Requests to retain a valid passport during processing
• Canadians with accessibility or support needs who cannot apply by mail

To request a referral for an in-person appointment, contact vienn.rppc.crtp@international.gc.ca.

If you need to keep your current valid passport while your new passport application is being processed, you can request a passport retention service. An additional fee applies for this service.

Applications are reviewed in the order they are received. You will be contacted directly if your application is incomplete or if more information is required. Once your complete application has been received, no further action is needed. Your new passport and original documents will be returned to you by mail.

Check passport application processing times.

Urgent travel

If you are travelling within 20 business days of submitting your application, you must include the planned travel date on your application and pay the temporary passport fees. Contact vienn.rppc.crtp@international.gc.ca to confirm which fees and other requirements apply to your case.

Questions

Email passport questions to vienn.rppc.crtp@international.gc.ca only if an answer is not available on this website and cannot be found in the Passport Help Centre.

Please note that we will not respond to enquiries if the information is already available on our website.

Passports - Frequently Asked Questions

How do I renew a passport from abroad?

How do I apply for an adult passport from abroad?

How do I apply for a child passport from abroad?

• Both parents are required to provide copies of valid photo ID that includes a signature. These copies do not need to be signed by the guarantor.
• If your child was born outside Canada, you must first apply for a Canadian citizenship certificate. Apply online directly with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the fastest option: Apply for a Canadian citizenship certificate
• If you require a passport for your child before the citizenship certificate is issued, you may submit a passport application at the same time, along with proof that you have applied for citizenship. Contact us at: rppc.crtp@international.gc.ca

In the event of separation or divorce, who can apply for a passport on behalf of a child?

How do I replace a lost, stolen, inaccessible, or damaged passport?

Do Canadians with dual citizenship need a Canadian passport to travel to Canada?

Can I extend the validity of my passport?

Who can act as a guarantor?

I can’t find a guarantor, what can I do?

Who can act as a reference?

• There are no restrictions on a reference’s place of residence or citizenship.

I have changed my surname. Can I obtain a new passport?

What proof of Canadian citizenship is acceptable?

What are the photo requirements?

Refer to Retiring abroad.

The Embassy cannot assist with pension and tax-related issues.

Contact Employment and Social Development Canada for pension-related questions.

Contact Canada Revenue Agency for tax-related issues.

Same-sex marriage is legal in Austria.

Refer to Students and youth and EduCanada.

• Submit visa applications and study and work permits to a visa application centre (VAC). Book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo) at a VAC.
• Submit permanent residence applications and documents to a visa office.
• Submit applications to overcome criminal inadmissibility to a visa office.
• To sign and authenticate Section 5 of form IMM0006 virtually, search for “Canadian online notary public” online.
• The Provincial or Territorial notary association in Canada may also be contacted.
• Electronic Travel Authorization for dual citizens

• Electronic Travel Authorization for non-Canadian citizens

Visa, residence and work permit issues in Vienna fall under the responsibility and jurisdiction of the Magistratsabteilung 35 in Vienna (in German).

• If you do not live in Vienna, please contact the responsible State government in your Austrian province.
• In Canada, contact the Austrian Embassy in Ottawa.
• Outside Austria or Canada, contact your nearest Austrian embassy or consulate.

Refer to Voting in an election while outside Canada.