Government of Canada services and information in Tunis, Tunisia
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Embassy of Canada to Tunisia, in Tunis.
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On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- 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 Birth abroad.
Citizenship services
The Embassy of Canada to Tunisia in Tunis provides services for Canadian Citizens on an appointment-only basis via e-mail at tunis.consular@international.gc.ca.
Complete your citizenship application before booking an appointment via e-mail to present your documents in person. Services are not offered by mail or fax.
Payment method
Pay your application fees online.
Credit cards:
- Only international credit cards are accepted.
- Tunisian credit cards are not accepted (Tunisian dinar is not convertible).
Cash payment: Only Tunisian dinars are accepted.
Valid ID is requested
| 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 |
Marriage abroad
Refer to Marriage abroad.
Regarding marriage in Tunisia: We recommend that any Canadian citizens who planning to get married in Tunisia first verify the procedures to follow, the documents required and any applicable fees from the appropriate Tunisian authorities (municipalities or local lawyers).
The Tunisian authorities will ask you to submit a certificate stating that there is no impediment to your marriage "Certificat de non-empêchement". As this document is not required by Canadian Law, a Declaration in lieu of a Certificat de non- empêchement will be issued. This certificate must be issued by the Canadian Embassy in Tunisia, during the consular service hours to clients. Fees in the amount of $50 apply. Process time is three business days. You will have to present:
- Your Canadian passport.
- Your birth certificate
- Id of your futur husband/wife
- Marriage search certificate delivered by vital statistics of your province in Canada
- In case of divorce: Certified true copy of divorce certificate/final judgment of divorce or of the former spouse’s death certificate, if previously married.
Once your documents please send an e-mail to fix an appointment in order to present your documents in person. Services are not offered by mail or fax.
Notarial services
The Embassy of Canada to Tunisia in Tunis provides services for Canadian Citizens on an appointment-only basis via e-mail at tunis.consular@international.gc.ca.
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.
Services are not offered by email or fax - only in person.
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).
- 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 cards:
- Only international credit cards are accepted.
- Tunisian credit cards are not accepted (Tunisian dinar is not convertible).
Cash payment: Only Tunisian dinars are accepted.
Valid ID is requested
| Details | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| 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 |
| Courier services for voting ballots during federal general elections or by-elections | 0.00 |
| Making a copy of a document (photocopy). The fee shown is per document. | 3.00 |
| authenticate driver licence | 50.00 |
| authenticte birth certificate | 50.00 |
| Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document. | 50.00 |
Passport services
The Embassy of Canada to Tunisia in Tunis provides services for Canadian Citizens on an appointment-only basis via e-mail at tunis.consular@international.gc.ca.
You can pay online for all your passport services before completing your passport application.
Book an appointment via e-mail to present your documents in person. Services are not offered by mail or fax.
To submit a child passport applicaion, the presence of both parents and children is highly recommended.
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 260.00 |
| 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 190.00 |
| 5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 100.00 |
| Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 |
Pensions and retirement
Refer to Retiring abroad.
Studying abroad
Refer to Studying abroad and EduCanada.
Visa and immigration services
- Submit visa applications, study permits and work permits online. Book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo) at a visa application centre (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 (voting from abroad).
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