Supplemental content
Now available to Canadians applying from Africa
- Country Travel Reports
Information on safety and security, local laws and customs, entry requirements and other important travel issues.
Living/Travelling Abroad
The High Commission of Canada in South Africa also offers consular services to Canadians living and travelling in Lesotho, Mauritius, Namibia, and Madagascar.
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
- Safe-Travel Publications
- Travel Preparations: Frequently Asked Questions
- Registration of Canadians Abroad (ROCA)
General Services During Your Stay
- Emergency Services
- Passports & Consular Fees
- During your stay: Frequently Asked Questions
- Adoptions
- Birth Registration
- Passport Services
- Pensions: Canadian Pension Plan or Quebec Pension Plan
- Voting While Abroad
Consular Service Standards
- Canadian Passport - (15 working days)
- Temporary Passport - (5 working days)
- Canadian Citizenship - (12-16 months)
- Canadian drivers licence conversion letters - (24 hours)
- Notarial services - (Tuesday and Thursday, Processing time: 3 business days)
Returning to Canada
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