Government of Canada services and information in Maputo, Mozambique
Services and information provided to Canadians by the High Commission of Canada in Mozambique.
Change in process for passport and proof of citizenship services
Canadians in the region seeking passport and proof of citizenship services can now mail their application by courier to:
High Commission of Canada
1103 Arcadia Street, Hatfield,
Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
Alternately, you may drop off your application at the drop box located at High Commission of Canada in Pretoria and your application will be forwarded for processing.
Your completed passport will be sent back to you directly.
You will be responsible for arranging the collection of your paper citizenship certificate when it arrives at our office.
We have centralized these services in Pretoria to provide faster service to Canadians by processing applications more efficiently and reducing wait times.
Passport and proof of citizenship applications will only be available by courier. If you have inquiries or require accommodation, contact pret-consul@international.gc.ca.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Criminal record checks
- Death abroad
- Marriage abroad
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Pensions and retirement
- Studying abroad
- Voting abroad
Adoption and surrogacy
Refer to International adoption.
Birth abroad
Refer to Children born outside of Canada.
If your child is born outside of Canada, you do not need to register the birth in 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:
Attn: Consular Section
High Commission of Canada
1103 Arcadia Street, Hatfield
0083, Pretoria
South Africa
Payment method
| 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 |
Criminal record checks
Refer to Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Criminal record checks.
Death abroad
Refer to Death abroad.
Marriage abroad
Refer to Marriage outside Canada.
Notarial services
Consular officials do not provide any legal advice or represent a person in court. The office provides the following notarial services, by appointment only by email at consul.mputo@international.gc.ca, 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.
| Details | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. 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 |
Passport services
Refer to Canadian passports and travel documents.
Complete your passport application and pay your fee online before submitting your documents.
All non-urgent applications must be sent by courier to the High Commission of Canada in South Africa, in Pretoria:
Attn: Consular Section
High Commission of Canada
1103 Arcadia Street, Hatfield
0083, Pretoria
South Africa
You can contact the High Commission of Canada in South Africa, in Pretoria by email at pret-consul@international.gc.ca.
If you are traveling in less than 20 business days, need to retain your current passport or have any accessibility considerations that require an in-person appointment, please contact us at consul.mputo@international.gc.ca to make an appointment.
Payment method
| 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 |
Pensions and retirement
Refer to Benefits for Canadians living abroad and Retiring abroad.
Studying abroad
Refer to Students and youth and EduCanada.
Voting abroad
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