Canadian citizens in France: From April 15th 2019, passport, citizenship and notarial services will be provided by appointment only. For Canadian citizens only.
Living/Travelling in France
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
- Travel report - France
- Visa eligibility criteria and online forms (in French only)
Practical information
- House of Canadian Students - rooms, studios and apartments available for stays of a few nights to a few months
- Safe-Travel Publications
- Travel advice and tools
- Live, work, or study abroad
- Useful sites about France
General Services During Your Stay
Legal documents
- How to obtain a Canadian civil document (birth, marriage, death, change of name or marriage search)
- Contact information for provincial offices of vital statistics
- New! Index card explaning the specifics of Canadians birth certificates and index card about documentation available for Canadians born outside of Canada (French only)
- Certificate of citizenship application
- Certificate of Marriage Celebrated in Canada
- Criminal Record Check
- Legalization of Canadian documents (birth certificate, divorce certificate, etc) to be presented to a French administration
Driver’s licences
- Drivers with Alberta, British-Columbia, Manitoba, New-Brunswick, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Nefoundland & Labrador licences
- Drivers with licences from other provinces and territories
- Lost or stolen driver’s licence
Taxation
Marriage, PACS and divorce
- You Wish to Get Married in France?
- You Wish To Conclude a PACS?
- Divorce Procedures in France
- To Register a foreign marriage in Canada
Births and adoptions
Retirement
List of inexpensive hotels in and around Paris and booking centres
List of Lawyers and Law Firms in France
Contact information of major airlines offering flights to Canada
Suggestions of taxi operators in Paris
Returning to Canada
Planning your return to Canada
- "I Declare"
- Moving Back To Canada
- What can I bring to Canada?
- Information For Travellers - Inspections Fees
- Pet Imports
- Importation Of Vehicles Into Canada
- Canada Revenue Agency
Tax refund for Canadian visitors in France
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