Living/Travelling Abroad
Preparation is the key to successful travel. By doing your homework before you leave, you minimize the chances of something going wrong. Below you will find a broad range of information to help you prepare for a safe and enjoyable journey.
Before you Go
- Visa Requirements: confirm if a visa is required to visit, do business or study.
- Visa Services
- Passport Applications
- Special Attention for Child Application: the identity of both parents need to be confirmed in person, either when submitting the application or picking-up the passport. Both parents must present a valid ID at our offices.
- Citizenship
- Entry Requirements
- Safe-Travel Publications
- Travel Preparations: Frequently Asked Questions
General Services During your Stay
- Emergency Services
- Fees and methods of payment
- During your stay: Frequently Asked Questions
- Adoptions
- Emergency Numbers
- Health
- Birth Registration
- Passport Services
- Simplified renewal passport application process
- Pensions: Canadian Pension Plan or Quebec Pension Plan
- Voting While Abroad
Returning to Canada
Primary navigation
- Discover Canada
- Bilateral Relations
- Our Office
- For Canadians
- Proactive Disclosure
Supplemental content
Location, hours of operation and holiday closures.
Country Travel Reports
Information on safety and security, local laws and customs, entry requirements and other important travel issues.
