Government of Canada services and information in Brussels, Belgium
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Embassy of Canada to Belgium, in Brussels.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Child abduction
- Citizenship services
- Death abroad
- Marriage abroad
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Pensions and retirement
- Same-sex marriage abroad
- Studying abroad
- Visa and immigration services
- Voting abroad
Adoption and surrogacy
Refer to International adoption.
Birth abroad
Refer to Children born outside of Canada.
Declaration of birth in Belgium: The mother, the father or both parents must declare the child within 15 days after birth at the civil status office of the municipality where the child was born.
Child abduction
International Child Abductions: A guide for affected parents
Citizenship services
Complete your citizenship application online. Applications must be submitted by registered mail or dropped off at the Embassy entrance during business hours.
Payment method
Payment by credit card in $CAD only.
You must pay the Citizenship fees online.
When you finish, you must:
- print a receipt of your payment
- include it with your application
| Details | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 |
| Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship | 100.00 |
| Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship | 75.00 |
| Application for a Search of Citizenship Records | 75.00 |
Death abroad
Marriage abroad
Refer to Marriage abroad.
Notarial services
The Embassy in Brussels provides notarial services to Canadian citizens residing in Belgium or Luxembourg.
Procedure:
Before booking an appointment or mailing your document, send an email to confirm if the service can be provided.
Note: Documents must be in English or French, or accompanied by an official translation in English or French.
Services are provided in person, by appointment only:
- Declaration of civil status
- Witness a signature Sign all documents in front of the consular officer.
- Certified copy (certify the document is a true copy of the original)
- Government-issued identification requiring a certified true copy
Services provided by mail:
- Apostille. Clients requiring information about authenticating documents while outside of Canada, refer to Authentication of documents.
Note: Residents in Canada must be have their document authenticated by Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa.
Payment method
Payment by credit card in $CAD only
Consular fees can be paid with the Credit card authorization form.
No cash is accepted.
| Details | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Authenticating the signature and seal of a foreign authority. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Authenticating signatures of Canadian authorities or notaries. | 50.00 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 |
| Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document. | 30.00 |
| Transfer of private or public funds from Canada or elsewhere to the mission. The fee shown is per transfer. | 75.00 |
| Preparing a certificate, affidavit, declaration or other document (less than 200 words). The fee shown is per document. | 30.00 |
| Preparing a certificate, affidavit, declaration or other document (200-499 words). The fee shown is per document. | 60.00 |
| Providing a Passport Canada CTC. The fee shown is per set of three copies. | 45.00 |
Passport services
You can pay online for all your passport services before completing your passport application.
Passport applications must be submitted by registered mail or dropped off at the Embassy entrance during business hours.
Payment method
Payment by credit card in $CAD only
Passport renewal Payments online (in CAD$)
- 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) = 190$
- 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) = 260$
- Child passport (0 to 15 years of age) = 100$
Urgent applications Payments online (in CAD$)
Before paying for any of these services, please contact the Government of Canada office abroad where you will be submitting your application, to confirm your eligibility. Pay these fees only if the Embassy instructs you to.
- Temporary passport (Urgent travel) = 110$
- Temporary passport exchange fee in Canada = 20$
Additional fees Payments online (in CAD$)
- Additional administrative fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport = 45$. (You must pay this fee if you report a passport as lost or stolen and are applying for a replacement. This fee does not include the cost of new passport.)
- Certified true copy of one page of a passport (1 to 3 copies) = 45$
- Retention of a valid passport = 45$. (Pay this fee to keep using your current valid passport while we process your replacement)
- Pick-up fee in Canada (exchange in person) = 20$
To pay your fees online you need:
- PDF reader software
- a printer
- a credit or debit card
- a valid email address
When you finish, you must:
- print a receipt of your payment
- include it with your application
| Details | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 266.25 |
| 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 194.25 |
| 5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 102.50 |
| Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 |
| Passport Retention | 45.00 |
| Special stamp | 45.00 |
| Pick-up fee | 20.00 |
Pensions and retirement
Refer to Retiring abroad.
Same-sex marriage abroad
Same-sex marriages are legal in Belgium.
Studying abroad
Refer to Students and youth and EduCanada.
Visa and immigration services
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) service is not represented in Belgium. The Embassy of Canada in Brussels or consulates accredited in Belgium or Luxembourg are not authorized to provide information concerning visas, permits or immigration to Canada.
We advise you to consult the information available on the official Government of Canada website www.canada.ca.
FAQ:
- Where to give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics). Note: You cannot submit your fingerprints and photo (biometrics) in Belgium or Luxembourg
- Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
- Applying to Voluntarily Renounce Your Permanent Resident Status
- Check processing times
- Have questions? Find answers in the Help Centre
- IRCC Web form - Canada.ca
Permanent residents of Canada: Find out how to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD).
Voting abroad
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