Consulate of Canada in Stuttgart, Germany

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Due to ongoing concerns related to the spread of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), preventative measures have been enacted throughout our global network of offices. Consular services remain available to Canadians. Many Government of Canada offices are encouraging clients to limit in-person visits. Canadians in need of assistance should contact the Government of Canada office nearest them by phone or e-mail before visiting in person. You can also contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre.

For information on COVID-19, please visit the Government of Canada's official outbreak page and check our Travel Advice and Advisories. Make sure to register with the Registration of Canadians Abroad to get the latest updates at your destination.

Thomas Reith, Honorary Consul in Stuttgart, Germany — Our representative
Thomas Reith
Honorary Consul in Stuttgart, Germany

Address

Leitzstrasse 45, 70469 Stuttgart, Germany

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Information for Canadians in Germany

Date	Closed for
2019-12-25	Christmas Day
2019-12-26	Boxing Day
2020-01-01	New Year's Day
2020-01-06	Epiphany
2020-04-09	Holy Thursday
2020-04-13	Easter Monday
2020-05-21	Ascencion Day
2020-06-01	Pentecost
2020-06-11	Corpus Christi
2020-07-01	Canada Day
2020-08-03	Civic holiday
2020-11-11	Remembrance Day
2020-12-24	Christmas Day

Consular Services

Day	Hours
Monday	09:00 - 13:00 (Walk-in)
Wednesday	09:00 - 13:00 (Walk-in)
Thursday	14:00 - 18:00 (Walk-in)

Notarial Services

Day	Hours
Monday	09:00 - 13:00 (Appointment)
Wednesday	09:00 - 13:00 (Appointment)
Thursday	14:00 - 18:00 (Appointment)

Office

Day	Hours
Monday	09:00 - 13:00 (Walk-in)
Wednesday	09:00 - 13:00 (Walk-in)
Thursday	14:00 - 18:00 (Walk-in)

Notarial Services

Details	Fees (CAD)	Fees (EUR)
Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document.	50.00 (CAD)	35.00 (EUR)
Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document.	50.00 (CAD)	35.00 (EUR)
Authenticating the signature and seal of a foreign authority. The fee shown is per document.	50.00 (CAD)	35.00 (EUR)
Authenticating signatures of Canadian authorities or notaries	50.00 (CAD)	35.00 (EUR)
Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy.	20.00 (CAD)	15.00 (EUR)
Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document.	30.00 (CAD)	35.00 (EUR)

Adoption and surrogacy

Refer to International adoption.

The Consulate of Canada cannot provide guidance regarding adoption procedures in Germany. Adoptions are under the responsibility of local German Youth Welfare offices. Surrogacy is not legally permitted in Germany.

Birth abroad

Refer to Birth abroad.

If your child is born in Germany and you have submitted the required documentation, the local registrar’s office (“Standesamt”) will issue a German birth certificate. It is recommended to ask for the international version. Birth in Germany does not entitle your child to German citizenship.

Citizenship Services

TEMPORARY MEASURES DUE TO COVID-19: The current situation may lead to delays in the processing of non-urgent documentation requests. Canadians are asked to consider postponing routine citizenship service requests at this time.

The Consular sections of the Embassy and Consulates are continuing to limit in-person services to Canadians with consular emergencies only. If absolutely necessary, citizenship applications from Canadians anywhere in Germany can be sent to the Embassy by mail. For further information, we encourage you to contact us by telephone or email.

Citizenship services are only offered by the Embassy of Canada in Berlin.

Marriage abroad

TEMPORARY MEASURES DUE TO COVID-19: The current situation may lead to delays in the processing of non-urgent documentation requests. Clients are asked to consider postponing routine service requests at this time.

Refer to Marriage abroad.

Canadians wishing to get married in Germany need a certificate from the registrar's office (“Standesamt”). Requirements for Canadians vary depending upon the couple's status in Germany and where they plan to marry.

Canadians will be asked to present a long-form birth certificate indicating your parentage. Get the long-form birth certificate from a vital statistics office of the province or territory of birth.

Canadians may also be asked for a “Ledigkeitsbescheinigung”, which is a certificate of non-impediment to marriage stating that they are single. An exact equivalent does not exist in Canada. The Embassy of Canada in Berlin, however, can issue a statement in lieu of certificate of non-impediment to marriage for use in Germany only. The following are required:

a certified copy of pages 2 and 3 of your current Canadian passport
a certified copy of your Canadian birth or citizenship certificate
a written declaration of present marital status, address in Germany and name of future spouse
payment of fees (see Service fees)

Instead of the “Ledigkeitsbescheinigung”, the registrar might allow Canadians to make an affirmation of single status at the “Standesamt”.

Notarial Services

The Consular sections of the Embassy and Consulates are continuing to limit in-person services to Canadians with consular emergencies only. If absolutely necessary, authentication requests from Canadians anywhere in Germany can be sent to the Embassy by mail. For further information, we encourage you to contact us by telephone or email.

The Consulate of Canada in Stuttgart offers a limited range of notarial services.

Please contact the Consulate by email with scanned copies of documents prior to visiting the office to verify if the requested service can be provided.

Passport Services

The Consular sections of the Embassy and Consulates are continuing to limit in-person services to Canadians with consular emergencies only. If absolutely necessary, general passport applications from Canadians anywhere in Germany can be sent to the Embassy by mail. For further information, we encourage you to contact us by telephone or email.

Passport services are offered by the Embassy of Canada in Berlin as well as the Consulate of Canada in Munich and the Consulate of Canada in Düsseldorf.

Same-sex marriage abroad

Same sex marriages are recognized in Germany.

Visa and immigration services

TEMPORARY MEASURES DUE TO COVID-19: The Visa and Immigration section in Vienna is no longer open for submission of applications, documents or passports, or any enquiries.

Urgent questions regarding entry to Canada for non-Canadians due to the new restrictions announced on March 18th, including questions about exemptions, can be sent to viennimmigration@international.gc.ca .

Further information for non-Canadians can be found at:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-special-measures.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/travel-restrictions-exemptions.html#Exemptions

Visa and immigration services for Germany are provided by the Embassy of Canada in Austria (Vienna).

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.

Voting abroad

Refer to Elections Canada: Canadians abroad