Consulate General of Canada in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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.

Jean-Philippe Linteau, Consul General of Canada in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, United Arab Emirates — Our representative
Jean-Philippe Linteau
Consul General of Canada in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, United Arab Emirates

Address

19th Floor, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Postal address

P.O. Box 52472, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Hours of operation
Service fees
Information for Canadians in the UAE

Date	Closed for
2019-04-21	Easter (in lieu)
2019-08-13	Eid Al Adha
2019-12-01	Commemoration
2019-12-26	Boxing Day
2020-01-01	New Year's Day
2020-04-12	Easter Monday (in lieu)
2020-05-24	Eid Al Fitr (first day)
2020-05-25	Eid Al Fitr (second day)
2020-07-30	Day of Arafat
2020-08-02	Eid Al Adha
2020-08-03	Eid Al Adha
2020-08-20	Islamic New Year
2020-10-11	Thanksgiving (in lieu)
2020-10-29	Milad Al Nabi (in lieu)
2020-12-02	UAE National Day
2020-12-03	UAE National Day
2020-12-24	Christmas Day (in lieu)
2020-12-27	Boxing Day (in lieu)

Consular Services

Day	Hours

Document Collection

Day	Hours

Emergency Assistance

Day	Hours
Monday	08:00 - 12:00 (Walk-in) 13:00 - 16:00 (Walk-in)
Tuesday	08:00 - 12:00 (Walk-in) 13:00 - 16:00 (Walk-in)
Wednesday	08:00 - 12:00 (Walk-in) 13:00 - 16:00 (Walk-in)
Thursday	08:00 - 12:00 (Walk-in) 13:00 - 16:00 (Walk-in)
Sunday	08:00 - 12:00 (Walk-in) 13:00 - 16:00 (Walk-in)
Note: Emergency Assistance is available at all times. Should you contact the Consulate General of Canada outside of regular business hours, you will have the option to re-direct your call to the Emergency Watch and Response Center in Canada.

Notarial Services

Day	Hours
Monday	08:30 - 10:30 (Appointment)
Wednesday	08:30 - 10:30 (Appointment)
Note: For notarial services, Book an appointment

Office

Day	Hours

Passport and Citizenship Services

Day	Hours
Monday	10:30 - 11:40 (Appointment)
Tuesday	08:30 - 11:40 (Appointment)
Wednesday	10:30 - 11:40 (Appointment)
Thursday	08:30 - 11:40 (Appointment)
Sunday	08:30 - 11:40 (Appointment)
Note: For passport and citizenship services: Book an appointment

Citizenship Services

Details	Fees (CAD)	Fees (AED)
Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship)	75.00 (CAD)	215.00 (AED)
Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship	100.00 (CAD)	260.00 (AED)
Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship	75.00 (CAD)	215.00 (AED)
Application for a Search of Citizenship Records	75.00 (CAD)	215.00 (AED)

Notarial Services

Details	Fees (CAD)	Fees (AED)
Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document.	50.00 (CAD)	145.00 (AED)
Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). The fee shown is per document.	50.00 (CAD)	145.00 (AED)
Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document.	50.00 (CAD)	145.00 (AED)
Authenticating the signature and seal of a foreign authority. The fee shown is per document.	50.00 (CAD)	145.00 (AED)
Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy.	20.00 (CAD)	60.00 (AED)
Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document.	30.00 (CAD)	90.00 (AED)

Passport Services

Details	Fees (CAD)	Fees (AED)
10-year adult passport (age 16 or over)	260.00 (CAD)	750.00 (AED)
5-year adult passport (age 16 or over)	190.00 (CAD)	550.00 (AED)
5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age)	100.00 (CAD)	290.00 (AED)
Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport	45.00 (CAD)	130.00 (AED)

Pay on-line

Birth abroad

Registration with the UAE authorities is mandatory. The hospital will issue a birth notification. This needs to be taken to the Ministry of Health to register the child and obtain a local birth certificate. The Ministry of Health can issue translated birth certificates into English for a fee.

Citizenship Services

Complete your citizenship application before booking an appointment to present your documents in person.

Marriage abroad

The Consulate General of Canada does not perform or register marriages.

As part of the marriage registration process, the local authority will require you to submit proof that you are legally free to marry. This evidence is accepted in the form of a Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage Abroad. Please book an appointment to have the form notarized by the Consulate General.

Notarial Services

Due to the spread of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), all in person notarial services are suspended until further notice. Clients requiring notarial services which can be provided remotely, such as authentication of documents and certified copies, can book an appointment on www.uae.gc.ca. A Consular Officer will see your appointment and contact you about next steps.

The office provides the following notarial services, 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).
Clients requiring information about authenticating documents while outside of Canada should refer to Authentication of documents.
Documents issued in UAE must be certified by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs before the office will authenticate them.

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.
Government-issued identification requiring a certified true copy.

Passport Services

Refer to our Service fees section to pay online before completing your passport application.

Book an appointment to present your documents in person.

Visa and immigration services

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.