Government of Canada services and information in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Embassy of Canada to the Democratic Republic of Congo, in Kinshasa.
Border changes related to Ebola disease
There are temporary border measures in place to reduce the risk of Ebola disease entering and spreading in Canada. The health risk of Ebola disease to Canadians is considered low.
Travellers, including Canadian citizens, permanent residents, persons registered under the Indian Act and foreign nationals, who in the previous 21 days, have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan, will be assessed upon arrival in Canada. You will be required to comply with public health measures, including mandatory quarantine. These measures will end on September 28, 2026, at 11:59 pm EDT.
Learn more about border measures for travellers entering Canada.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Death abroad
- Marriage abroad
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Pensions and retirement
- Studying abroad
- Visa and immigration services
- Voting abroad
Adoption and surrogacy
Refer to International adoption.
Birth abroad
Refer to Children born outside of Canada.
Citizenship services
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:
Canadian Embassy in DRC
Attn: Consular – Citizenship Services
17, Pumbu Avenue – Gombe
PO. Box: 8341 Kin 1, Kinshasa, RDC
Telephone +243(0) 996021500-Ext 307-3340
Facsimile +243 (0) 99 602 1510/1511
knshacs@international.gc.ca
Death abroad
Refer to Death abroad.
Marriage abroad
Refer to Marriage outside Canada.
Notarial services
The office provides the following notarial services, by appointment only, 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 Global Affairs Canada 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: Complete all documents before booking an appointment. Sign all documents in front of the consular officer.
Payment method
Credit card accepted. Use the credit card authorization form.
Valid photo ID required.
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 35.00 |
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 35.00 |
| Authenticating the signature and seal of a foreign authority. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 35.00 |
| Authenticating signatures of Canadian authorities or notaries. | 50.00 | 35.00 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 | 15.00 |
| Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document. | 30.00 | 35.00 |
| Courier services for voting ballots during federal general elections or by-elections | 0.00 | 35.00 |
| Declaration of translator (preparing document and signature only). The fee shown is per document. | 80.00 | 35.00 |
| Making a copy of a document (photocopy). The fee shown is per document. | 3.00 | 2.00 |
Passport services
You can pay online for all your passport services before completing your passport application.
Passport applications are received in person or by mail.
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 266.25 | 190.00 |
| 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 194.25 | 140.00 |
| 5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 102.50 | 70.00 |
| Retention of passport | 45.00 | 30.00 |
| Certified true copy of a Canadian travel document | 45.00 | 30.00 |
Pensions and retirement
Refer to Benefits for Canadians living abroad.
Studying abroad
Refer to Students and youth and EduCanada.
Visa and immigration services
Refer to Travel documents – Visas.
- Apply to travel, study, work or immigrate to Canada.
- Find a visa application centre (VAC) to book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo).
- Submit an enquiry using the IRCC web form to contact a visa office.
Permanent residents of Canada: Find out how to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD).
Voting abroad
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