Government of Canada services and information in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Consulate of Canada to Thailand, in Chiang Mai.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- 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.
Commercial surrogacy is banned in Thailand.
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:
Mailing address:
Embassy of Canada
Attn: Consular Services - Citizenship Services
151 Super Highway, Tambon Tahsala, Amphur Muang, Chiang Mai, 50000, Thailand
If you prefer to drop-off your application in person, you are invited to leave your application with the Consular Services deom Monday to Friday 09:00- 12:00 from Monday to Friday (except public holidays).
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (THB) | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 | 1875.00 | 60.00 |
| Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship | 100.00 | 2500.00 | 85.00 |
| Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship | 75.00 | 1875.00 | 60.00 |
| Application for a Search of Citizenship Records | 75.00 | 1875.00 | 60.00 |
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
Bank draft, Cash, Credit card
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (THB) | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 1250.00 | 40.00 |
| Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 1250.00 | 40.00 |
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 1250.00 | 40.00 |
| Authenticating the signature and seal of a foreign authority. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 1250.00 | 40.00 |
| Authenticating signatures of Canadian authorities or notaries. | 50.00 | 1250.00 | 40.00 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 | 500.00 | 15.00 |
| Transfer of private or public funds from Canada or elsewhere to the mission. The fee shown is per transfer. | 75.00 | 1875.00 | 60.00 |
| Providing a Passport Canada CTC. The fee shown is per set of three copies. | 45.00 | 1125.00 | 35.00 |
Passport services
Refer to our Service fees section to pay online before completing your passport application.
Present your documents in person.
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (THB) | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 266.25 | 6500.00 | 215.00 |
| 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 194.25 | 4750.00 | 155.00 |
| 5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 102.50 | 2500.00 | 85.00 |
| Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 | 1125.00 | 35.00 |
Pensions and retirement
Refer to Benefits for Canadians living abroad and Retiring abroad.
Same-sex marriage abroad
Same-sex marriages are not recognized in Thailand.
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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